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A Brave New World for Turkey and Armenia? October 01, 2009 / Diba Nigar Göksel
Public discussions of the initialed protocols between Turkey and Armenia that were released on the night of August 31 are ongoing in both countries. The protocols can be welcomed as the basis for a more informed discussion. However, aspects of the protocols which have intentionally been left open to interpretation raise suspicions on both sides.
Building trust between the societies is a challenge and will require straightforward and genuine words and actions. Of course the timing to take up the most difficult of questions will be critical for the political capital of both sides; however, the timing may not be totally in the control of the politicians as the interaction between many stakeholders takes on a life of its own.



