‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?
Armenia is positioning itself as a strategic crossroads between East and West amid a complex geopolitical landscape. As the country approaches national elections, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasizes the potential for Armenia to transform into a vital trade route linking Europe and Asia. This vision involves making peace with Azerbaijan and pivoting towards a more diversified foreign policy, moving away from reliance on Russia.
- ▪Armenia is experiencing a strategic tug of war involving Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe, and Azerbaijan.
- ▪Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claims that opening borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan could transform Armenia's geographical significance.
- ▪The upcoming elections are seen as a referendum on Pashinyan's vision of a 'Real Armenia' that prioritizes peace and connectivity.
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France's president, Emmanuel Macron, and Armenia's prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, attend an official ceremony in Yerevan. Photograph: Vahram Baghdasaryan/ReutersView image in fullscreenFrance's president, Emmanuel Macron, and Armenia's prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, attend an official ceremony in Yerevan. Photograph: Vahram Baghdasaryan/ReutersArmenia‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?As former Soviet Republic goes to the polls, it finds itself in a strategic tug of war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe and AzerbaijanPatrick Wintour in YerevanMon 25 May 2026 03.40 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 03.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTo describe Yerevan, a charming city of liberal values encased in imposing Soviet architecture,…
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