After decades of Armenian dependence on Russia in the economic, political, and military spheres, Armenia’s ties with its longtime ally are in a period of flux. What will be the new size and shape of Armenia’s relationship with Russia? How will the two countries find a new set point? What format and degree of cooperation is productive for both countries? Two luminaries share their perspectives on this weighty topic.

Part I:

■ Sergey Markedonov, Senior Fellow, MGIMO University
■ Moderator: Sergei Melkonian, Research Fellow, APRI Armenia