CCCS’s Anna Gevorgyan discusses small states with political scientist Asbed Kotchikyan 

• What does it mean to be a small state in the context of international relations – small GPA, small geographically, modest population?
• What is the leading criterion while developing the concept small states. How important is the criterion of influence?
• How can small states defend their interests? Defining priorities and flexibility. 
• How can small states fill the lack of human resources and the gap of diplomatic gaps? Inclusion of people from “outside” or “center”.
• Do the local diasporan communities have influence on the Armenian diplomats and embassies?