Armenia
Once a cog in the former Soviet empire, Armenia holds ties to Russia that date back to the 19th Century. Surrounded by unfriendly countries – namely Turkey and Azerbaijan – Armenia has looked toward Moscow for regional leverage and support for years now. Russia maintains its 102nd military base in the Armenian city of Gyumri, and Moscow recently played a mediatory role in Armenia’s longstanding territorial dispute with Azerbaijan. Russia has been one of Armenia’s top foreign investors for years, and it just recently pledged to invest millions in Armenia’s natural gas industry. Global Top 5s is a monthly feature by RealClearWorld.com powered by Gallup's worldwide research. Learn more at Gallup.com.
