"It's someone's business!Going around and around, Armenia actually went to see Putin, Russia, did he meet a dead mouse with a blind cat, or did a blind cat meet a dead mouse?”
IMHO, the Armenian performance is really incomprehensible. It all started with the Naka incident. The turbulent political situation and Prime Minister Pashnyan's visit to Russia have become a bowl of "hot soup" that cannot be ignored.
The cause of the incident was the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, which triggered reflection in Armenia**. See, isn't this a political version of "other people's family affairs"?And these are actually inseparable from one thing. At this point, how will Armenia respond to this political turmoil and put it at the center of the world?
Prime Minister Pashinyan's handshake with Aliyev is a good example of a subtle political change. The handshake was significant, not only as a sign of friendship between the leaders of the two countries, but also as a reflection by Armenia on its relations with Russia. Armenia, which was once considered a strategy of "balanced diplomacy", has now recognized a brutal truth, because on this issue there was a negative reaction in Western countries. This handshake marks the return of Armenia to Russia.
Oh, and don't think it's just a politeness, but a political version of "I'm going home." Armenia has tried to find equilibrium in the world, but what is the final outcome?Western churches did not help, they were cold. Thus, Pashnyan once again believed that the Russian state had led to the transformation of Armenia's foreign policy from the "westerly eastward" of the past to the "heart of Russia".
This is not just a political game, but a significant change in Armenia**. With the events in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia played an important role in the reflection of Armenia** on its diplomatic strategy. Pashnyan, who previously distanced himself from Russia, is now being tested by this crisis. Russia's diplomatic influence forced the Armenian authorities to change their attitude towards Russia. This is a political version of "no choice".
These handshake photos have become a kind of political calling card that symbolizes the direction of future development. At this moment, this is no longer just a friendship between the leaders of the two countries, but a kind of political wisdom shown by Armenia at a critical juncture. It can be seen that after the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis entered the deep waters, Armenia** has changed its external mentality to a certain extent. The U.S. diplomatic strategy, which was originally intended to seek a balance between Russia and the West, has now been overwhelmed by the crisis. Under intense international pressure, Armenia** must once again reconsider how it can stand out in this crisis.
Perhaps out of consideration for the world situation, Armenia ** realized that the strategy of "balanced diplomacy" was flawed when it shook hands with Putin. The situation in the world is like a huge chessboard, which determines the rise and fall of countries one by one. At this moment, Armenia** may have made a difficult but smart decision, and they will take a more pragmatic approach.
In Middle East diplomacy, Russia has become a decisive "pawn". The Nagorno-Karabakh affair has once again pushed Russia to the center. This move by Pashnyan shows that Armenia has a new understanding of the role that Russia plays in its special diplomacy in the Middle East. During the period of chaos in the Middle East, Russia adopted a relatively prudent foreign policy. Putin's hurricane trip to the Middle East, as well as his talks with Iran, certainly give Russia more room for development. Behind this "handshake" is Russia's achievements in regional affairs, as well as the renewed importance that Armenia attaches to Russia.
Thus, in this handshake, the Armenians may have gained some sense of security from the crook of Russia's arm. The Nagorno-Karabakh incident has laid bare Armenia's security weaknesses and made Armenia** aware that Russia may be the most trustworthy reliant in a volatile region. In the face of reality, the concept of "balanced diplomacy" may become weak. Armenia** must face the real needs of the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, and it must face its own security needs. In this handshake, Armenia, perhaps, out of rational and practical considerations, sees Russia as its most reliable *** guarantor.
Therefore, this "handshake" may only be a façade, and there may be a deeper political game behind it. The policy outlook of Armenia will be quietly determined in an atmosphere of controversy and will have a profound impact on the political situation in the region. In this handshake, it is unclear whether this controversial path will lead Armenia to a more stable path, which has also become the focus of political attention.