In an interview with Civic News, Areg Kochinyan addressed the issue withdrawal from the CSTO, noting that “in this case, our possible problems are less significant than remaining within the CSTO. ” He emphasized that Armenia has currently devised a unique strategy in its relations with the CSTO by creating so many issues within the organization that it will be compelled to expel Armenia from its ranks.
According to the political analyst, Armenia should take advantage of the current situation and withdraw from the CSTO while it still has the opportunity, both theoretically and practically. Despite Armenia’s need for guarantees, it is receiving cautious calls from the international community. In response, Armenia should exit the CSTO and confront its Western partners with a fait accompli, wherein avoiding responsibility will bear a higher political cost for them.
