Introduction

History is a field of evidence, inquiry, and objective analysis. However, some events have been manipulated to serve political interests rather than historical truth. Among these distortions are the claims of the so-called Greek, Pontic, Armenian, and Assyrian “genocides.” Unlike legally established genocides—such as the Holocaust, the Rwandan Genocide, and the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia—these claims lack substantial legal and historical evidence. Instead, they are part of a larger, long-term political agenda aimed at vilifying Turkey and setting the stage for greater geopolitical maneuvering in the Middle East as part of hate propaganda.

The Criteria for Genocide: What History and Law Demand

The concept of genocide, as defined by the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, requires specific conditions: a systematic, intentional effort to annihilate a group based on nationality, ethnicity, race, or religion (United Nations, 1948). Historically, legally confirmed genocides include:

  • The Holocaust: Proven through the Nuremberg Trials, where overwhelming evidence of mass extermination by Nazi Germany was presented (International Military Tribunal, 1947).
  • The Rwandan Genocide: Confirmed by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), which documented the mass slaughter of the Tutsi population (ICTR, 1994).
  • The Srebrenica Massacre (Bosnian Genocide): Established by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), which convicted key Serbian officials for orchestrating genocide (ICTY, 1995).

In contrast, the Greek, Pontic, Armenian, and Assyrian allegations have never been proven in a competent international court. Instead, they have been perpetuated through political lobbying and biased academic circles, rather than through rigorous legal examination (McCarthy, 2010).

Historical Manipulations and the Role of Imperial Powers

The claims of genocide against the Ottoman Empire must be viewed in the context of foreign intervention and geopolitical manipulation. Key historical events that demonstrate the true nature of these conflicts include:

  1. The Mora Massacres of Turks by Greeks (1821): The Greek War of Independence saw systematic extermination of entire Turkish communities, an event well-documented by European witnesses (Stanford Shaw, 1977).
  2. The Bulgarian Uprising Massacres (1876): Armenian militants, including figures like Andranik, participated in brutal killings of innocent Turkish civilians (McCarthy, 1995).
  3. The EOKA Attacks in Cyprus: Greek Cypriot nationalists nearly exterminated the Turkish Cypriot population in pursuit of ENOSIS (union with Greece), necessitating Turkish intervention in 1974 to prevent complete annihilation (O’Malley & Craig, 1999).
  4. Khojaly Massacre (1992): Armenian forces executed a brutal campaign against Azerbaijani civilians, an act of genocide widely ignored by Western narratives (Human Rights Watch, 1993).
  5. The Israeli Assault on Gaza (2023): A modern example of mass killings referred to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), yet often overlooked in the West (ICJ, 2023).

Despite these clear examples of massacres and ethnic cleansing against Turkish and Muslim populations, the global discourse remains fixated on unproven allegations against the Ottoman Empire, Turkish Republic, and in general, in a racist fit, against Turks.

The Political Mechanism Behind the Genocide Allegations

The narrative of a “genocide” against Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians is not just a historical distortion—it is a calculated political campaign supported by global power structures that aim to isolate and weaken Turkey. Key elements of this campaign include:

  • Collaboration Between Greek, Armenian, and Assyrian Lobbying Groups: These organizations work alongside powerful Western think tanks and political institutions to push anti-Turkish policies in Congress and European parliaments (Hovannisian, 2002).
  • AIPAC and Israel Lobby’s Role: The Armenian-American, Greek-American, and Assyrian-American groups collaborate with the pro-Israel lobby to portray Turkey as a pariah state, just as they did with Russia before the Ukraine war (Mearsheimer, 2014).
  • The Greater Middle Eastern Strategy: This manufactured history fits into a broader imperialist project that has led to the destruction of Iraq, Libya, and Syria. The next targets in this expansionist plan appear to be Iran and Turkey (Chomsky, 2016).

The Inevitable Decline of Imperialist Powers

History has repeatedly demonstrated that imperialist nations that pursue unjust wars and manipulation ultimately face their own decline. Examples include:

  • The Austro-Hungarian Empire: Disintegrated after igniting World War I through conspiratorial aggression (Taylor, 1996).
  • The Nazi Regime: Sought racial supremacy but was annihilated (Evans, 2005).
  • The Russian Empire: Supported Armenian insurgencies against the Ottomans and paid the price with the Bolshevik Revolution (Figes, 1997). [Similarly, the Soviet Russia under the tyranny of Stalin and others, pursued the political agenda of invading Turkey, and paid a heavy price].
  • The British Empire: Collapsed under the weight of its colonial atrocities in India, Turkey, and Africa (Ferguson, 2002). [Colonialism with atrocities required to keep the genocidal regime of colonialist imperialist powers like the British Empire require vast resources, which always are depleted before they reach their goals as demonstrated by the Ukraine-Russia war, recently].
  • The Belgian Kingdom: Disappeared after global outrage over its crimes in the Congo (Hochschild, 1998).
  • The American Empire: Is now showing signs of decline due to costly interventions, such as the war in Ukraine, which it irresponsibly escalated (Kennedy, 1987).

Conclusion: History Is a Science, Not a Political Weapon

Genuine historical study requires rigorous examination of evidence, logical deduction, and fair judgment. It is not a tool for political manipulation. Claims of genocide must meet the legal and historical standards set by international courts. Without these, they remain propaganda designed to manipulate public perception and justify geopolitical aggression.

The world must recognize that false histories lead to false policies—ones that could, in the long run, result in further suffering, just as they have in the past. The only way forward is through evidence-based discourse, free from political bias and imperialist ambitions.

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