Armenian Genocide was and is spoken of only in connection with today’s events, which are sometimes rather important, the Italian newspaper Panorama writes, citing the article by blogger Tommazo Giancarli. The article reads, in part:

“Armenian Genocide was and perhaps is spoken of only under the influence of momentary juncture. It hasn’t been acknowledged to refrain from annoying such an important eastern ally as Turkey, and especially in favor of a small Soviet Republic, and then an independent republic with no weight on the international arena.     

It’s unpleasant to talk about this, but even today the Pope’s words, fair and necessary, were motivated by other purpose, though justified and urgent, namely to draw attention to the tragedy of the East Christians, who are threatened by terrorists of different types and power.  

You will say: yes, but [Armenian] Genocide is still spoken of. True, but what moral power will that recognition have if it is pronounced not for its own purpose, but to serve something else?

But history cannot be built as a derivative from the present. Otherwise, historical events will ‘appear’ and ‘disappear’ depending on the momentary juncture and political will.  Thus, there can be no truth based on an instruction. New research will deepen the recognition of history.”