Comparative analysis: United States' and Russia’s programs in Armenia 1991 - 2011

Abstract

This Master’s Essay examines the role of two world powers, namely United States and Russia, in Armenia through a comparative analysis methodology from 1991 to 2011. The presence of both countries in Armenia is considered by mainly looking at the two sectors of operation: promotion of democracy and good governance, and promotion of peace and security. The sources for analysis are bilateral agreements and programs implemented in the fields to highlight the level of involvement as well as interests of the United States and Russia in their cooperation with Armenia on both bilateral and multilateral levels. For the purposes of this paper the research is conducted in chronological order to help define the gradual development of the cooperative structures of the two major powers with Armenia since its independence.