"Operation Nemesis: The Assassination Plot that Avenged the Armenian Genocide" is a non-fiction book written by Eric Bogosian. It was published in 2015 and delves into the historical events surrounding the Armenian Genocide and the subsequent efforts by Armenian activists to seek justice and retribution.
The book primarily focuses on the life and actions of Soghomon Tehlirian, an Armenian who survived the Armenian Genocide and whose family perished during the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire. In 1921, Tehlirian assassinated Talaat Pasha, a prominent leader of the Ottoman Empire and one of the chief architects of the Armenian Genocide, in Berlin.
"Operation Nemesis" explores the background of the Armenian Genocide, the suffering of the Armenian people, and the international response, or lack thereof, to the genocide. It also delves into the complexities of Tehlirian's motivations and actions and the moral and ethical questions surrounding vigilantism and justice.
Eric Bogosian's book offers a comprehensive examination of historical events and the individuals involved in seeking justice for the Armenian Genocide. It discusses the broader context of genocide denial, the complexities of international law, and the personal stories of those who were affected by the genocide.
The title "Operation Nemesis" refers to a series of covert missions undertaken by Armenian activists to track down and assassinate individuals responsible for the Armenian Genocide who had escaped justice. These missions were seen by some as a form of retribution and an attempt to hold those responsible accountable.
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