The killings of Armenians by the government of the Young Turks in the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923 fit all the given definitions of genocide. However, many states from the international...Show moreThe killings of Armenians by the government of the Young Turks in the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923 fit all the given definitions of genocide. However, many states from the international community have not recognized the Armenian genocide, and few have explicitly expressed recognition. This paper will analyze the revisionary processes within two countries (Argentina and Spain) that have come to different outcomes (recognition and non-recognition, respectively) and will provide preliminary evidence in response to this main puzzle: “Why has Argentina recognized the Armenian genocide, while Spain has not?” This research´s main argument revolves around the concept of realpolitik, specifically around the interests and powers that this paper will demonstrate to have a direct relation to the outcomes of the revisionary processes of the Armenian Genocide by different states.Show less
