The Armenian-Georgian Window of Cooperation from the Economic and Geopolitical Viewpoint
Keywords:
Armenia, Georgia, EEC, EU, economic cooperation, geopolitical barriersAbstract
After the formation of the EEC, the trends in regional development started to change and the previous setup of cooperation between Georgia and Armenia shifted. The environment of uncertainty that was created and short-term expectations led to a recession in the economic cooperation between the two countries.
The current trends in the political context indicate the intention of both countries to foster cooperation. Meanwhile the “geopolitical barriers” require commitment and investments from Armenia and Georgia to keep this mutually beneficiary cooperation at the level of 2013. However, Armenia and Georgia are still in the same boat given the geopolitical location of both countries. Even if the two countries chose to move in different directions, a need for mutual cooperation will make them look for opportunities.
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