Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia has remained on the brink of on the brink of becoming an economic crossroads or an isolated backwater, a democratic or authoritarian state, a peaceful and prosperous country or a nation on the brink of conflict. Armenia's difficult independence is intricately linked with her transcaucasian neighbours, and whichever path she follows, they will undoubtedly be affected. Armenia: At the Crossroads considers Armenia as a nationa and as a state, and puts her tragic history into the context of current events since independence.
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tremendous problems of a young nation,
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The book describes the many travails facing the young Armenian nation. The narrative begins with the breakup of the Soviet Union. The difficulties of a nation with few natural resources and bordered by historically hostile neighbours are delineated in great detail. The war with the Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh was not necessarily inevitable. But while hostilities have cooled to a frigid peace, trade is still minimal.
The inner workings of the Armenian government are explained, along with a synopsis of the society. There is massive crime and corruption, with the government itself estimating that 40-53% of the economy is dominated by organised crime. Leading to the supposition that the actual percentage is perhaps higher. The book is not a cheery read. The authors offer an unvarnished look at Armenia.
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designed administrative units that did not correspond to ethno-territorial settlements. Thus, it was thought that local nationalisms would not be encouraged if administrative units of mixed ethnicities were created. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
international financial lending institutions, karabagh conflict, armed formations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Soviet Union, United States, Communist Party, Supreme Soviet, Karabagh Committee, Republic of Armenia, Armenian National Movement, Levon Ter-Petrossyan, Karabagh Armenians, Vazgen Manukyan, Central Asia, Department of State, National Assembly, Monthly Digest of News From Armenia, Armenian Assembly of America, Armenian Revolutionary Federation, Soviet Armenia, Vano Siradeghyan, Heidar Aliyev, Armenians of Nagorno-Karabagh, Ashot Manucharyan, Pariur Hairikyan, Armenian National Army, Daily Report, Interior Minister New!
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designed administrative units that did not correspond to ethno-territorial settlements. Thus, it was thought that local nationalisms would not be encouraged if administrative units of mixed ethnicities were created. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
international financial lending institutions, karabagh conflict, armed formations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Soviet Union, United States, Communist Party, Supreme Soviet, Karabagh Committee, Republic of Armenia, Armenian National Movement, Levon Ter-Petrossyan, Karabagh Armenians, Vazgen Manukyan, Central Asia, Department of State, National Assembly, Monthly Digest of News From Armenia, Armenian Assembly of America, Armenian Revolutionary Federation, Soviet Armenia, Vano Siradeghyan, Heidar Aliyev, Armenians of Nagorno-Karabagh, Ashot Manucharyan, Pariur Hairikyan, Armenian National Army, Daily Report, Interior Minister New!
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- The Making of Foreign Policy in Russia and the New States of Eurasia (International Politics of Eurasia) by Adeed Dawisha on page 63, page 129, and Back Matter
- Contested Borders in the Caucasus by Bruno Coppieters on page 129, page 130, and page 131
- Soviet Union (Collins Independent Travellers Guide) by Martin Walker in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The National Question in Marxist-Leninist Theory and Strategy by Walker Connor in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Environmental Resources And Constraints In The Former Soviet Republics by Philip Pryde on page 25, and Back Matter
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