Armenia: Off Balance and In Peril

From: Armenian Reporter, The | Date: February 28, 2004| Author: Boyajian, David B. | Copyright information


Armenian Reporter, The

02-28-2004

The rising tide of American power surging across the face of Asia since the
terror attacks of September 11, 2001 is dangerously eroding the regional
balance of power between Russia and the West on which Armenia relies.

Why is that balance crucial to Armenia, and what forces are eroding it?

While Armenia values its Russian neighbor as a strategic ally against
Turkey, it also maintains excellent relations wit...

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