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1. Introduction
Armenian–Turkish relations have been strained by a number of historical
and political issues and the current status of this relations can traced back to
the last moments of the Ottoman Empire and to be more specific to the
massacres on the Armenians living in this empire.
According to available historical records and depending on the point of view,
between 1915 and 1923, more between 300.000 and more than one million
Armenians were killed by the Ottoman authorities. In the last years Armenia
and its diaspora has campaigned heavily for international recognition of the
killings. The modern Turkish state, the successor states of the Ottoman
Empire, has repeatedly and heavily refused to acknowledge the Armenian
interpretation of events. The Turkish government insists that the
circumstances and the actually happening in this period of time were
different and less horrific than the Armenian version is telling.
Most recently the bilateral relations between Armenia and Turkey took
another serious nosedive in the wake of the war between Armenia and
Azerbaijan at the beginning of the 1990s. As a loyal supporter of the
Azerbaijan Turkey froze its diplomatic relations with Armenia and closed its
common border. These two historical events and their consequences strain
the relationship between the two neighboring states, which still have no
formal diplomatic relation and Recent attempts of the international
community to normalize the relations failed.
In this submitted term paper the historical development of the relationship
between Armenia and Turkey supposed to be shown, whereas a special
emphasis is put on the massacre on the Armenians in 1914/1915 and the
conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. These two events play a crucial and decisive
key role in Turkish-Armenian relations and are therefore considered
separately. Subsequently the development of the modern relation since the
year 2000 is to be analyzed to give an answer to the question, whether the
bilateral relations can be normalized and a diplomatic relation can be
installed in the near future.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Historical development of the Relations
- "Armenian genocide" or "The massacre on the Armenians"
- Armenian's independence and the Nagorno-Karabakh War
- Recent developments in the bilateral relations
- The raise of the AKP and the new hope for an approach
- The assassination of Hrant Dink and
- Negotiations for the normalisation of diplomatic ties
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper examines the complex historical and political dynamics between Armenia and Turkey, focusing on key events that have shaped their relationship. The paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the development of these relations, particularly highlighting the "Armenian genocide" or "The massacre on the Armenians" and the Nagorno-Karabakh War. Additionally, the paper explores recent developments in the bilateral relations since the year 2000 and assesses the potential for normalization and diplomatic ties.
- The Armenian genocide and its lasting impact on Turkish-Armenian relations
- The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and its role in exacerbating tensions
- The rise of the AKP and its potential for a new approach to Armenian-Turkish relations
- The assassination of Hrant Dink and its consequences
- The challenges and opportunities for normalizing diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey
Chapter Summaries
The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the complex historical and political factors that have shaped Armenian-Turkish relations. It establishes the context for the paper by discussing the Armenian genocide and the Nagorno-Karabakh War, two significant events that continue to influence the bilateral relationship. The introduction also outlines the paper's objectives and key themes.
The second chapter delves into the historical development of Armenian-Turkish relations, focusing on the "Armenian genocide" or "The massacre on the Armenians." It examines the events leading up to the genocide, the methods employed by the Ottoman authorities, and the international response. This chapter also explores the conflicting narratives surrounding the event and the impact of the genocide on both Armenia and Turkey.
The third chapter explores the role of Armenian independence and the Nagorno-Karabakh War in shaping the current state of Armenian-Turkish relations. It analyzes the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh and the impact of the war on the bilateral relations between Armenia and Turkey.
The fourth chapter examines the recent developments in Armenian-Turkish relations, particularly focusing on the rise of the AKP and its potential for a new approach to the bilateral relationship. This chapter also discusses the assassination of Hrant Dink and its consequences for Armenian-Turkish relations. Finally, it explores the challenges and opportunities for normalizing diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Keywords
This paper explores key concepts like Armenian genocide, Nagorno-Karabakh War, Turkish-Armenian relations, diplomatic normalization, and the role of the AKP in shaping these relations. These concepts are discussed in the context of historical narratives, political events, and the search for reconciliation. The paper analyzes the impact of these key events on the bilateral relationship and explores potential avenues for a more peaceful future.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2012, Turkey Armenian Relations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/194876
