— > Assess the varying responses to the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1918 Interpretations & actions Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of Introduction es re * Deconstruct ae ey = © Present your own argument Y assess - is The Armenian Genocide of 1915-1918 is not a globally recognised genocide and is highly contested by different natigys. The concept of genocide Constantly yession- debated and politicised jerthe-sénse that constituting/n issue as genocide holds sux. ~ Bat political weight. Tooking at the varying res i genocide, it is currently Yormaify recognised by27 countries including Russia, France and Germany. However, the Turkish to aTarge extent oppose the ave § at acceptance of the genocide and have had significant political influence over their allies such as Australia, USA and Israe]Substantial evidence suggests the there ee ‘was a process of systematic, premed\tated and intentional killing of the need ish position is the minority in the sens¢ be more ir alliances in order goowa Armenian people. Therefore, the Tu that they are manipulating their political affiliation with th to shape a firm denial of the Armenian genocide. in pee 1> cid Cee Topic sentence: The concept of genocide is often politicised and debated in the sen: isive and holds great weight. ‘* Define genocide>> as per Lemkinys definition © Discuss the politicisation of genocide, the use of the word and its divisive nature including: \/ - Why itis so contested and highly debated ope . - The weight associated with using the term ‘genocide’ * Quote from The Economist “Prosecutors, judges, historians and politicians have made huge efforts in recent Pes haps years to describe the boundaries of genocide: when mere mass murder stops and | | Consider > the ultimate human crime starts. Yet the term is far more than a tool of historical papers, i or moral analysis. Its use brings momentous political and legal consequences—and is therefore bound to be highly contested,” (use part of quote) > w of vary i hav recognised the genocide: we a with Topic sentence: The Armenian Genocide wrought a range of responses that ~ “A” either commit to formally recognising the genocide or challenge its acceptance. Why Mp «Present the range of views/varying responses . Explore for/against genocide daeely Formal acceptance Russia, France, Germany France> senator approves law to ban denial of Armenian genocide Against (no formal declaration) > US, Australia, Israel, Turkey, Azerbaijan