DEFICIENCIES AND OMISSIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND THE 44-DAY ARTSAKH WAR

Abstract

After the revolution in 2018, the new Armenian authorities began to implement a foreign policy, which raised many questions, both inside and outside the scientific community. Surprisingly, there seemed to be an invisible hand cause to worsen especially the relationships with the allied and friendly states of the Republic of Armenia, which were actively represented in the region and actually had a rather pro-Armenian position on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Especially the change in policy towards the Russian Federation, China and Iran led to the fact that these countries were mainly a neutral position during the 44-day war. The Armenian expert field also regularly expressed opinions on the handling the implementation of the RA foreign policy, making it clear, carrying out proper works with strategic allies and partners, but unfortunately, it was all for nothing. No work was taken to accept the Armenian Foreign Policy Concept. It is obvious that Armenia lost on the foreign policy front not after September 27, but since 2018 as in some cases, due to short-sighted foreign policy, the country has stood on the verge of war.