The Reasons Behind Armenia's Normalization of Diplomatic Relations with Turkey (2020–2024)

Abstract

Abstract In 2021, Armenia began the process of normalizing diplomatic relations with Turkish after more than three decades of frozen ties due to historical disputes , including the Armenian Genocide and the prolonged conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In this context , normalization with Turkish became part of Armenia's new foreign policy strategy aimed at avoiding greater losses in terms of security , economy , and diplomacy This research aims to analyze the underlying reasons behind Armenia's decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Turkey during the period of 2021–2024. The study employs a qualitative method , using data collection techniques through literature review of both primary and secondary sources , including official documents , government statements , policy reports , as well as media analyses and academic journals . The findings of this research indicate that Armenia's normalization efforts were driven by several major factors : security threats , economic pressures , and political or diplomatic challenges posed by Turkey . However , the study finds that the influence of political or diplomatic threats was not as significant as the other two factors.