Armenia at Crossroads - Towards a New Paradigm of Foreign Policy? Cover Image

Armenia la răscruce - către o nouă paradigmă de politică externă?
Armenia at Crossroads - Towards a New Paradigm of Foreign Policy?

Author(s): Daniela Şişcanu
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Editura Militară
Keywords: bandwagoning; balancing; hedging; strategic autonomy; security environment; Armenian foreign pol­icy; strategic partnerships; traditional alliance;

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the recent shifts in Armenia’s foreign policy amid complex geopolitical pressures from Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the West. It explores whether Armenia is pursuing a strategy of bandwagoning, balancing, or hedging in its relations with key international actors to ensure both immediate security and long-term strategic au­ tonomy. The conclusion suggests that Armenia is undergoing a clear transition from a reactive and dependent posture to a more proactive and flexible foreign policy approach, where diversification of partnerships becomes essential. This paradigm shift is driven by both regional dynamics and internal developments, and the country’s resilience and stabil­ ity will largely depend on its ability to navigate an increasingly uncertain international environment.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 99-106
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Romanian
Toggle Accessibility Mode