Tensions between Turks and Armenians largely center on collective memories of conflict, and one Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) grantee decided to address those tensions in a unique and neutral way.
Convinced that historical differences could be discussed constructively and lead to mutual understanding, Turkish Policy Quarterly and the Imagine Center for Conflict brought together six Armenians and six Turks in Gudauri, Georgia, a region that is neutral to both Turks and Armenians. The organizations used a $30,000 BST grant to fund the project.
From June 8-14, 2012, the group participated in a project called “Capturing the Mountain,” which combined conflict-resolution trainings with analytical discussions, team-building activities, and fostering mutual empathy through sharing of personal stories, the team focused on history to present day relations and prospects for the future.
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