Understanding the Turkish-Armenian Controversy Over 1915

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This study seeks to answer the question of whether the deportation that occurred in 1915 conforms to the definition of genocide in the Genocide Convention. It aims to remain within the boundaries of the convention while legally comparing Turkish and Armenian historical narratives. While stating that the deportation had tragic consequences for Ottoman Armenians, it argues that the existence of genocidal intent is a legitimate topic of discussion. Questioning the validity of claims regarding the Armenian genocide does not in any way deny the suffering endured by Armenians during the deportation. This inquiry is conducted to critique the claims of the Armenian genocide presented as a single and indisputable fact and to allow for academic discussion that permits alternative readings of the deportation that took place in 1915.