This is a timely book on politics in Armenia & its Diaspora since Armenia's independence. The volume analyzes how conflicting interpretations of history have nurtured competing policies & influenced the future of Armenia & of its relations with its neighbors. The author challenges ideologized views of war & diplomacy, of the Genocide & the politics of its recognition, & of national unity & political legitimization. He explores the Nagorno Karabagh conflict, the difficult relations with Turkey, & the relationship between Homeland & Diaspora."Libaridian's timely book combines a scholar's analysis & a participant's insight into Armenia's fight for freedom & the struggle to build a new state. He describes the battle within Armenia between the 'pragmatists' & those following ideological 'visions of grandeur,' arguing persuasively in favor of the course of moderation & compromise."--Daniel Sneider, The San Jose Mercury; Former Moscow Bureau Chief, The Christian Science Monitor "Whether you agree or disagree with the argument Libaridian presents in this book, you must recognize that he makes a crucial contribution to the understanding of what is at stake in the way Armenians think of politics."--Gerard Chaliand.