The Arab Spring springs surprises

Published on August 15, 2012

When a popular uprising started in Tunisia less than two years ago, it took the world by surprise. Not many observers had anticipated the outbreak, let alone the success, of popular uprisings in a region far better known for the longevity of its tyrants and despots.

Israeli lawmakers weigh recognizing Armenian genocide

Published on December 26, 2011

Israeli lawmakers debated on Monday recognizing the 1915 mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide but were warned by the Foreign Ministry about further damage to frayed relations with Turkey.

White Houses demands Belarus chief retract anti-Semitic remarks; Sarkozy and Israel

Published on October 25, 2007

News briefs.

ADL’s decision doesn’t go far enough

By David N. Myers
Published on August 30, 2007

While acknowledging that the massacres were a genocide, the ADL and its national director, Abraham Foxman, continue to refuse to support the congressional resolution (HR 106) that officially recognizes the Armenian genocide.

Truth and Consequences

By David A. Harris
Published on August 30, 2007

From my experience in tackling difficult relationships, I believe that engagement, not avoidance, is the best strategy. In a perfect world, Armenian and Turkish historians would sit together and review the archival material, debate differences and seek a common understanding of the past.

ADL reverses policy, finally recognizes Armenian genocide

By Ben Harris
Published on August 23, 2007

In a dramatic reversal, the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) national director has issued a statement describing the massacres perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire against the Armenians as "tantamount to genocide."