After three decades of independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union, tiny Armenia faces a plethora of challenges, not least because of hostile intentions from its neighbours. With limited natural resources to enhance the country’s image and help rebuild an economy hampered by wars, Yerevan is turning to diplomacy to strengthen relations and build new partnerships, especially with traditional allies Greece and Cyprus. “There are five challenges, and they are very obvious,” said Tigran Mkrtchyan, the country’s new ambassador in Athens. “First and foremost is the just and fair solution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “Following the loss of … Continue reading Armenia’s five challenges to recovery