Armenia at the Crossroads, Democracy and Nationhood in the Post-Soviet Era, edited Gerard J. Libaridian (softcover)

The popular movement of Armenia began in 1988 with relatively modest demonstrations against the dangerous levels of environmental pollution. Hundreds of thousands soon took the streets in support of the right of self-determination of Armenians in the region of Mountainous Karabagh (Artsakh), subjected to Azerbaijani rule. Within a short period of time, the Karabagh Movement evolved into a mass supported and peaceful drive toward democracy and national sovereignty.

Leaders of the movement, known as the Karabagh Committee, articulated a vision for an Armenia that relied on democratic processes and realistic strategies to determine its national interests and relations with its neighbors.

This book is an annotated compilation of articles, interviews, and statements by members and associates of the original Karabagh Committee, who led Armenia toward independence and then were part of its first government.