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The Turkish–Armenian Rapprochment Processes: A Case Study Approach
Author(s) -
Kalpakian Jack,
Ipek Volkan
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
digest of middle east studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.225
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1949-3606
pISSN - 1060-4367
DOI - 10.1111/j.1949-3606.2011.00101.x
Subject(s) - armenian , turkish , treaty , political science , ancient history , law , history , philosophy , linguistics
Using a case study approach, this study examines Turkish and Armenian attempts at constructing a more positive relationship. It argues that the two countries need to look at what binds them in a web of mutual responsibility toward each other as states first. The only legal link between the two countries is the Treaty of Kars, which updated an earlier treaty. Given that the TARC and the Turkish–Armenian accords were both failures, this article argues that Armenia and Turkey need to litigate their differences on the basis of their only binding agreement.