Can the call for "just memory" help reconcile Turks and Armenians?

We have followed Armenian-Turkish relations closely over the years, always providing a forum for diverse perspectives and angles. In our Spring 2014 issue, we published an article by then Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, entitled “Turkish–Armenian Relations: Is a ‘Just Memory’ Possible?” This sparked a dialogue over the concept of “just memory” in relation to Turkish-Armenian history, including a response paper from historian Gerard Libaridian. As the 24 April 2015 centennial draws near, we expect to share more compelling arguments on this issue with our audiences.

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