ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT: HISTORY AND REALITIES

Abstract

The migration of Armenians to the Caucasus is connected with the historically multifaceted policy of European countries. From time to time, the states that raised the Armenian issues have benefited from wars, diplomatic and economic pressures for the purpose of its realization depending on the circumstances. Among the actions taken by the states trying to take advantage of the Armenian issue, the most effective use of national minorities in the Ottoman Empire and sectarian divisions within Christianity also played an important role. From this point of view, the Armenian issue can be assessed as a multifaceted international policy. The views and positions that try to "justify" the emergence of the Armenian issue with their deplorable situation in Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as various pressures, are fundamentally wrong.

At the same time, today's Armenian claims are closely linked to the "Eastern Question", which has been part of the system of international relations since the late 18th century. The Ottoman Empire was chosen as the main target of the "Eastern Question". The process of the collapse of the Ottoman Empire accelerated in the 19th century due to various factors. The states that created the "Eastern problem" have brought this problem to a greater level by identifying various methods and means for its "solution".