Armenian Weekly Critiques Government's Genocide Recognition Stance

The Armenian Weekly published an opinion piece challenging Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's decision to remove international recognition of the Armenian Genocide from his government's political agenda. The article argues that this shift represents a concession to Turkish pressure that undermines historical justice claims. The piece contends that Pashinyan's position—questioned during meetings with diaspora representatives in Switzerland—aligns with Ankara's objectives to normalize relations without addressing genocide recognition. The author warns that such concessions may encourage further demands from Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing Baku's insistence on constitutional changes as precedent. The article highlights a widening divide between the Armenian government and diaspora communities, which the author says will continue pursuing genocide recognition independently. The piece concludes by questioning whether any Armenian supports abandoning this pursuit.