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The Armenian Genocide: Origins and Aftermath
This episode examines the catastrophic events of 1915-1916, when the Ottoman government deported and massacred its Armenian population. We trace the roots of this tragedy to the Tanzimat reforms and the rise of Turkish nationalism under the Young Turks, specifically focusing on leaders like Talat Pasha, Enver Pasha, and Djemal Pasha. The conversation explores the legal frameworks used to justify mass deportation, the role of the Special Organization (Teşkilat-ı Mahsusa), and the harrowing marches through the Syrian desert. We also look at the resistance at Musa Dagh and the international…
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