Türkiye Boosts Cultural Ties Through Education with International Schools

Türkiye has significantly expanded its educational outreach under President Erdogan, particularly through the International Anatolian Imam Hatip High Schools, which aim to foster cultural and diplomatic ties, especially with Muslim-majority countries. The program emphasizes blending religious and modern academic education to prepare students as future leaders who promote peace and mutual respect. Meanwhile, tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia continue to escalate, with Armenian communities in the U.S. marking Armenian Heritage Month and advocating for sanctions against Azerbaijan due to its aggressive actions over Nagorno-Karabakh. Recent peace talks between the two nations have faced challenges, particularly regarding constitutional amendments that Azerbaijan demands from Armenia. Additionally, class trips organized by Armenian schools in the diaspora are highlighted as transformative experiences that deepen students' connections to their heritage, countering claims that such trips are merely superficial. These developments underscore the ongoing cultural and geopolitical complexities in the region.