Eight years after the 2018 'Velvet Revolution' that brought Nikol Pashinyan to power in Armenia, the country remains in a period of significant political and economic transition. The Pashinyan administration has pursued a policy trajectory characterized by a move toward neoliberal economic reforms and a strategic reorientation of the nation’s foreign policy toward the West.

Observers note that the government’s current path represents a departure from the country's previous geopolitical alignment. While supporters of the administration argue these changes are necessary for modernization and integration into global markets, critics suggest that the focus on neoliberal policies may not address the underlying socio-economic challenges faced by the Armenian population. The shift toward Western institutions has also sparked debate regarding Armenia’s traditional security relationships and its regional stability. As the country moves further from the events of 2018, the long-term impact of these policy decisions on Armenia's sovereignty and economic health remains a subject of ongoing national discourse.