THE GEOSTRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF SYUNIK: BALANCING REGIONAL AND GLOBAL POWERS

By: Hayk Nazaryan, PhD in History, Senior researcher at the Department of Political Studies, Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law, National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Armenia, nazaryanhayk8@gmail.com
Varduhi Hovhannisyan, Laborant at the Department of Political Studies, Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law, National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Armenia, varduhi.hhovhannisyan@gmail.com

Syunik, the southern region of Armenia, occupies a pivotal and geostrategic position at the intersection of diverse cultures and geopolitical interests, due to its geographical position and natural resources.

After the 44-day Artsakh War in 2020, the issue of unblocking communication channels was raised again. In this context, projects promoted by different states, are studied, particularly, the importance of Syunik in those programs.

Thus, the article explores the intricate layers of Syunik’s strategic relevance, examining its impact on regional stakeholders and global powers alike.

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