Introduction

Summary

The chapter begins with an explanation of the main arguments and sources that are used throughout the book. It introduces theories of ethnic bargaining and security dilemma and presents why these theories are employed in the research. In addition to the theoretical approach, the introductory section presents twenty-two Armenian and Ottoman Turkish dailies that are used as primary sources in the research. It demonstrates how and why the news items, reports, editorials, and political discussions in the dailies provide deep insights into the socio-political developments of the period and call for a comprehensive analysis. The chapter ends with a brief historical interlude section to give readers information about political and social developments in the Ottoman Empire before the Armistice years.