The Armenian lobby is almost exclusively formed by domestic organizations such as the Armenian National Committee of America and the Armenian Assembly of America , leaving the Armenian Government largely out of the lobbying process . The two organizations have similar lobbying goals , mostly revolving around improving U.S. relations with Armenia in terms of aid , blocking aid to Turkey and Azerbaijan , as well as their ultimate goal of Armenian Genocide recognition . However , the two groups provide different approaches to promoting the Armenian cause . The ANCA focuses mostly on grassroots initiatives to mobilize a highly concentrated Armenian electorate . On the other hand , the AAA focuses on retaining large donations from influential Armenians in America . The AAA draws upon the AIPAC model , which is very much centered on influencing foreign policy . The competition between these two groups creates a " hyper-mobilization " of resources in the Armenian community , because the two organizations also have similar goals
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Armenian lobby in the United States