@article{article_1714212, title={‘REAL ARMENIA’ OR ‘HISTORIC ARMENIA’?}, journal={Review of Armenian Studies}, pages={75–84}, year={2025}, author={Salt, Jeremy}, keywords={Armenia, Türkiye, peace settlement, Azerbaijan}, abstract={The protracted Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, rooted in historical grievances since the First World War and the Soviet collapse, is now at a critical juncture with the negotiation of a 17-point peace settlement. Despite significant progress, unresolved issues—including Armenian constitutional claims to Karabakh, third-party monitoring, and the Zangezur corridor—pose obstacles. Domestic and diaspora opposition complicates Armenia’s political calculus, with Prime Minister Pashinyan facing declining popularity and pressure to amend the constitution. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan leverages its military gains and demands for territorial integrity. The evolving regional landscape, including Armenia’s strained ties with Russia and potential Western alignment, underscores the high stakes and complexities of achieving lasting peace}, number={51}, publisher={Terazi Yayıncılık}