Turkey might re-open the border

By: Brionna Givens

This economic crisis is causing many residents of Kars, which is in eastern Turkey, to be open to the idea of re-opening the border with Armenia. The border closure was set forth by Turkey in 1993 and has effected both Turkeys and Armenia’s economic status. But many believe that the Kars are more effected by the border closer because they exported their cattle which is the main source of their wealth, across the border to their northern neighbors. But since the border closure they have not been able to trade which not only hurt their economy but is also linked to a drop in their population. Reports state that Turkey and Armenia have been talking concerning this issue of re-opening the border but the issues of the Armenia genocide and the Turks not recognizing it as a genocide seems to continue to get in they way. If the borders were re-opened it is said that this action would significantly boost Turkey’s and Armenia’s economy.