Caucase

Because of its proximity to Russia, Armenia is an exception in the South Caucasus, where Azerbaijan and Georgia have kept their distance from Moscow since their independence. However, in recent years, Armenia has been diversifying its partnerships and looking, in particular, to the West. Armenia’s complex geopolitical situation in the region had contributed to its isolation. It increased its dependence on Russia when neighboring countries tried to free themselves. However, this Russian omnipresence now seems to be nuanced by the new ...