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Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, political scientist Anna Ohanyan argues that Armenia is diversifying its foreign policy and emerging as a sovereign state, pushing back against the narrative of a simple pivot from Russia to Europe. She says Putin is trying to apply a 'geopolitical binary' on Armenia.
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, offered a nuanced reading of Armenia's current foreign policy trajectory. She argued that the notion of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception," and that the country is instead engaged in a broader diversification of its international relationships.
Coverage comparison
France 24's coverage, which formed the basis of this report, highlighted Professor Ohanyan's contention that Russia's approach to Armenia is shaped by a "geopolitical binary." The outlet also featured Taline Papazian, a French Armenian political scientist and strategic affairs analyst covering Armenia and the South Caucasus, who serves as Director of the Armenia Peace Initiative Think Tank.
Key claims
Anna Ohanyan, a distinguished professor at Stonehill College, told FRANCE 24 that the common framing of Armenia as pivoting from Russia to Europe is a "misconception."
She stated that President Putin is attempting to apply his "geopolitical binary" to Armenia.
In reality, Professor Ohanyan said, Armenia "is diversifying its foreign policy" and "is emerging from Russia's peripheral state to a sovereign and independent state."
Taline Papazian, director of the Armenia Peace Initiative Think Tank, also appeared in France 24's reporting, though her specific comments were not detailed in the material provided.
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France 24 — English
Framing: Neutral — Informative
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Taline Papazian is a French Armenian political scientist
Taline Papazian is Director of the Armenia Peace Initiative Think Tank
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ClaimTaline Papazian is a French Armenian political scientist and strategic affairs analyst covering Armenia and South Caucasus.