Mapping the Contours of a Contested Past: A Bibliometric Study of the Armenian Question
Authors: Ahmet Çelik
DOI: 10.37326/ajsev8.12/2072
Page No: 176-195
Abstract
The Armenian Question has been a multidimensional and controversial subject occupying the focus of disciplines such as history, human rights, political science, and international relations since the early twentieth century. Beyond its historical roots, the 1915 deportation law implemented by the Ottoman Empire is interpreted in contemporary academic contexts with divergent terms such as “genocide,” “ethnic cleansing,” “massacre,” or “state violence,” while others view it as a wartime necessity. This divergence has transformed the issue from a strictly historical inquiry into a global political, legal, and ethical debate. In light of this complex background, analyzing the scholarly publications related to the Armenian Question provides valuable insight into the academic trajectory and thematic evolution of the field. This study utilizes a bibliometric analysis method based on data from the Web of Science (WoS), using key terms such as “Armenian Question,” “Armenian Genocide,” “1915 Events,” and “Armenian Deportation.” The publications are analyzed using the VOSviewer software to identify publication trends, disciplinary distribution, dominant languages, prolific authors, and geographical publication patterns. The aim is to critically assess the structure of the existing literature and offer a roadmap for future research.
