Armenia Update (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Sept. 3, 2004 |
| Report Number |
RS20812 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Carol Migdalovitz, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
Armenia has experienced domestic political turmoil since independence. Since political assassinations in October 1999, President Robert Kocharian has outmaneuvered his opponents and secured his March 2003 re-election amid accusations of electoral irregularities. The economy is rebounding, except a majority of the people remain poor. A cease fire holds in the war with Azerbaijan over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. In general, Armenia relies on Russia for security and on the United States for economic aid. Its relations with neighboring Iran are good, but those with Turkey are troubled. Congress has been generous to Armenia. This report will be updated as developments warrant. See also CRS [Congressional Research Service] Issue Brief IB95024, 'Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests,' by Jim Nichol, updated regularly.
