At a time when Armenia faces profound political, social, and geopolitical challenges, questions of national identity have become increasingly urgent. How should Armenians understand the relationship between history, sovereignty, memory, and justice? What role does the Armenian Genocide continue to play in shaping contemporary political thought and collective identity? And what lies beyond recognition in the pursuit of reparative justice?
Drawing on his extensive work in genocide studies, ethics, and Armenian political thought, Theriault will examine the enduring implications of genocide denial, the moral and legal foundations of reparative justice, and the ways in which these debates intersect with Armenia's current national trajectory.
This lecture invites participants to think critically about the relationship between past and future: how historical injustices continue to shape political realities, and how a deeper engagement with justice can inform Armenian national renewal.