In 2025 economic and logistical dependence of Armenia on external actors will most likely continue to be used as a tool of political influence. This is stated in the 2025 Annual Report on External Security Risks of the Republic of Armenia of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Armenia.

“In 2025, since it is a pre-election year, some countries will try to use Armenia’s economic dependence for political influence in a more accentuated and obvious way as an opportunity to interfere into Armenia’s internal affairs and influence broad segments of the public.

In order to have a negative impact on internal stability and public opinion, actors serving their own strategic interests in the region, will try to create artificial logistical obstacles, unnecessary administrative complications and arbitrary interpretation of contractual obligations.

In this situation, searching for and utilizing opportunities to diversify economic dependencies or create interdependencies can become a window of opportunity for Armenia in terms of balancing external harmful strains and ensuring economic development,” added the aforesaid report.