Publication

This paper discusses the relations between Turkey and Armenia. Even though a framework to normalize their relations was signed, the author argues that resolving the dispute between the two countries still requires a great deal of political will and compromise on both sides as their positions are very entrenched. The author notes that the thorniest issue is how to address the 1915 massacre of Armenians. The other major issue is to what extent the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has to be resolved before diplomatic relations are restored and the border opened. Open borders is an EU membership requirement for Turkey.