A few hours after two Toronto Review contributors arrived home in Norway, their tiny nation’s peace was rocked by horrific violence. Here, they reflect on what it means for their country and dissect the politics of the far-right.

This dark chapter in both Turkey and Armenia’s history now has the bilateral political momentum to be reconciled, creating a momentous opportunity for development agencies to implement long-term strategy for cooperation and engagement between the two countries’ communities. This urgent opportunity for peace and reconciliation in the South Caucasus must not be missed.