International military cooperation of the republic of Armenia since independence

Abstract

Within the frames of this master’s essay the compliance of international military cooperation of the Republic of Armenia with its national security protection policy is examined. The international military cooperation is scrutinized according to the main dimensions that have their place in the foreign policy of the country. The interests, expectations and the opportunities that the Republic of Armenia receives for its national security protection have been analyzed taking into account the strategic documents, such as National Security Strategy, Military Doctrine and Strategic Defense Review, as well as cooperation programs, charters of international security organizations, provisions from bilateral and multilateral cooperation.