... see Beijing as a player distancing itself both from Moscow and Washington. In other words, they hope to see a third line in China’s policy, allowing them to escape from the dilemmas of a Cold War 2.0.
The involvement of India in the Caucasus affairs ... ... Pakistani position on Kashmir, is a constant irritant for India,” and as a result, India is
interested
in cooperation with Armenia. As
estimated
by Jason Wahlang and Sergei Melkonian, “the total volume of contracts for arms and military equipment ...
... organizations that work in the territory of Armenia, and that they invest this money in Armenian North-South Transportation Corridor, which will significantly enhance Armenia’s capabilities to be involved in CCAWAEC.
Chinese Soft Power Diplomacy in Armenia
China has also deployed soft power tools to strengthen its diplomacy in Armenia. The Confucius Institute is extremely popular among the youth because the Chinese language improves job opportunities in companies affiliated to China and it provides an opportunity ...
... Trans-Caucasus will remain a divided region. The “three countries — three different strategies” principle will remain. Armenia will attempt to remain an ally of Russia, while Georgia will try to stay an ally of the “collective West in general” ... ... expanding its cooperation with NATO and the EU, while Washington will hardly welcome Georgia improving its relations with Russia and China. Azerbaijan will have no alternative to the “non-alignment” policy both within the so-named movement Baku joined back ...
... North–South highway, the Meghri hydroelectric power station, and the Meghri Free Economic Zone as the main incentives for Armenia–Iran trade relations. But these projects have stalled in recent years due to economic and domestic political
reasons
... ... sanctions. Mostly likely, sanctions against Tehran will continue to expand.
Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation with China
Zachary Paikin:
Orders Within Orders: A New Paradigm for Greater Eurasia
The Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation ...
