Modern Diplomacy: Armenia’s attempt to scapegoat Russia for its foreign policy failures is a tactic aimed at overlooking the country’s own strategic missteps

Recent developments in Armenia’s foreign policy show that Pashinyan continues to use populism to hold power, Modern Diplomacy writes.

Rather than acknowledging its failures, Pashinyan’s government tries to place the blame on Russia. Armenia’s attempt to scapegoat Russia for its foreign policy failures is a tactic that overlooks the country’s own strategic missteps, failures, and unrealistic policy goals.

This narrative is also used to justify Armenia’s policy to move closer to the West and legitimize the militarization of the country through Western supplies.

“This strategy does not promise any good to Armenia or larger peace and security in the region. Ultimately, Armenia’s future stability and success will depend on a more pragmatic and less populist approach to its foreign policy. Acknowledging past mistakes, fostering genuine dialogue with neighboring countries, and setting achievable goals are essential steps towards ensuring long-term regional peace in the region,” the news website writes.