Armenia’s Shifting Foreign Policy: Balancing Relations Between Russia and the West
PM Pashinyan has a personal interest in the European dream; he wants Armenia to come closer to the West, particularly the USA and France. The final blow to the relationship between Armenia and Russia came during the second Nagorno-Karabakh war in September 2023 when Artsakh finally fell into the hands of Baku. PM Pashinyan has held Russia responsible for this crisis.It is critical to recognise that Russia, a regional powerhouse, has an impact on Armenian security either directly or indirectly.
In recent months, Armenia has been at the centre of speculation regarding its shifting foreign policy dynamics, particularly concerning its relationship with Russia and potential alignment with Western powers. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian's government has made notable gestures indicating a ...