Research Article

THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION

Number: 51 June 26, 2025
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THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION

Abstract

Armenians, among the Caucasian tribes, accepted the sovereignty of the states established in the region and could not show a political presence. During the Eastern Roman period, Armenians were emigrated to the west for security reasons. Under the Seljuks period, they were freed from oppression and lived freely. Armenians, who developed their beliefs, culture and language without restrictions under Turkish rule, were appointed to various positions within the Ottoman state organization after the Mora revolt. After seeing that Russia would not be allowed to open up to the world’s seas from the Balkans, Armenians became the main actors in policies towards the Ottoman Empire. Armenians, believing in the promises of independence, caused many innocent people to lose their lives with their activities. In the study, the issue of whether Armenians gained the ability to become a state was investigated. The reasons why the independence gained in 1991 existed formally but could not progress were emphasized. The study focused on the consequences of the country being the weakest link in the Caucasus politically, economically and militarily. The reasons and effects of the country's position as the arena where power struggles are staged and the policies needed to be more effective are discussed.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

International Relations (Other), Ottoman history

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 26, 2025

Submission Date

April 7, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 7, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 51

APA
Güler, A. (2025). THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION. Review of Armenian Studies, 51, 85-104. https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD
AMA
1.Güler A. THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION. RAS. 2025;(51):85-104. https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD
Chicago
Güler, Ayşegül. 2025. “THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION”. Review of Armenian Studies, nos. 51: 85-104. https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD.
EndNote
Güler A (June 1, 2025) THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION. Review of Armenian Studies 51 85–104.
IEEE
[1]A. Güler, “THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION”, RAS, no. 51, pp. 85–104, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD
ISNAD
Güler, Ayşegül. “THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION”. Review of Armenian Studies. 51 (June 1, 2025): 85-104. https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD.
JAMA
1.Güler A. THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION. RAS. 2025;:85–104.
MLA
Güler, Ayşegül. “THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION”. Review of Armenian Studies, no. 51, June 2025, pp. 85-104, https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD.
Vancouver
1.Ayşegül Güler. THE STATEHOOD PROCESS OF ARMENIANS, THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCED THEM AND THE EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION. RAS [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;(51):85-104. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA46XZ52TD