The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania hosted an international conference titled “Circassian Genocide: In the Context of History and Modern Politics.” The event addressed the legal dimensions of the 19th-century tragedy and its profound impact on contemporary geopolitics.
The conference, held at the Lithuanian Parliament, brought together academics, politicians, and human rights advocates. According to the proceedings, the exile and massacres of the Circassian people are not merely historical events but are essential to understanding today’s Caucasian political landscape.
“The Forgotten Genocide” Enters the Global Agenda
A central theme of the conference was the international recognition process of the Circassian Genocide. Speakers detailed how the operations of the Russian Empire, which concluded in 1864, constitute “genocide” according to modern international legal norms.
Geopolitical Context and Global Implications
The hosting of this conference by Lithuania is seen as a significant indicator of the Baltic states’ sensitivity toward human rights and Caucasian history. Experts noted that it is impossible to accurately analyze today’s geopolitical shifts without understanding the methods of the past.
