6/28/2023 0 Comments The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of P... by Fernand Braudel![]() In the face of this geopolitical conundrum, it is worth revisiting an oft neglected aspect of Armenian history in the debate about its political alignment, both presently and in the future: Armenia’s connection to Mediterranean civilizations. Time and again, Armenia has been caught between these two worlds. This problem in historiography is outlined in “Garosian’s Law,” which argues that Armenia –– being at the crossroads between East and West –– has thrived only when these two forces were at an equilibrium and neither was strong enough to exert disproportionate influence on its domestic affairs. The question has old roots the actors might change but the problem remains the same. On the other, Armenia looks westwards, as Russia, its main ally, is unable or unwilling to fulfill its security obligations. On the one hand, Armenia is still dependent on Russia. Armenia’s current geopolitical situation hinges on an age-old question, linked with the orientation or reorientation of external and internal politics of the country. ![]()
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