Shifting Alliances: Armenia's New Geopolitical Landscape

This chapter explores the evolving relations between Armenia and Russia in the wake of the 2018 Velvet Revolution and the rise of Nikol Pashinyan. It highlights Armenia's attempts to reduce its dependence on Russia by strengthening ties with Western nations and the implications for its security and foreign policy. The discussion additionally examines the challenges posed by regional dynamics, including the Karabakh conflict and Russia's current focus, on Armenia's political independence and strategic choices.