Ankara’s “Armenian Genocide phobia” looms large, expert says

PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is becoming apprehensive over political discussions on the Armenian Genocide, a Turkologist believes.

As Ruben Melkonyan told PanARMENIAN.Net commenting on the statement of Turkish journalist Enver Aysever, suggesting that in 2015, UN will recognize the Genocide, “the decision may necessitate return of lands and compensation to Genocide survivors,” the expert said.

“Turkey’s worries loom large as Genocide’s 100th anniversary nears,” the expert noted.

“At present, Turkey is using several ways to struggle against Genocide recognition campaign. Ankara attempts to split the Diaspora and weaken its ties with Armenia, thus hindering Diaspora’s struggle for Genocide recognition.

Another measure Ankara resorted to is dissemination of anti-Armenian materials in scientific community,” the expert said, noting that Turkey is actively working to succeed in the two directions mentioned.