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Turkish parliamentary debates about the international recognition of the Armenian genocide: development and variations in the official denialism.

Authors :
Nefes, Türkay Salim
Gürpınar, Doğan
Kaymak, Özgür
Source :
Journal of Southeast European & Black Sea Studies. Dec2023, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p883-899. 17p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The main source of animosity in modern Turkish – Armenian relations is the debate on the international recognition of the Armenian genocide. To provide an evidence-based and thorough perspective on the Turkish political stance in this discussion, this article explores all the relevant speeches in Turkish parliamentary records. It pays particular attention to political parties' stances, the historical evolution of the debate, and the significance of the individual profiles of parliamentarians who contributed to the discussion. The findings show that most political parties in Turkey articulated versions of denial, except for a few marginal anti-denial voices. The study concludes that while political parties' ideological orientations predominantly shape the Turkish debate on the international recognition of the Armenian genocide, historical contexts, local memories, and the individual backgrounds of parliamentarians seem to inspire minor variations in their tones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14683857
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Southeast European & Black Sea Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174710377
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14683857.2022.2149042