Թուրքիայի կողմից Հայաստանի ապաշրջափակման հնարավորություններն ու մարտահրավերները

The modern world economy is characterized by a high degree of economic interdependence of countries, as a result of which “barriers” that imply economic restrictions between countries are gradually disappearing, giving way to new, more competitive economic processes. The rapidly developing competition of the external and internal trading environment, as well as a dramatic change in the economic interests and expectations, is the reason for the complication of the supply chain under conditions of limited infrastructure resources. Accordingly, the formation and development of the logistics system of enterprises is the primary task of increasing their competitiveness in an unstable macroeconomic environment. The logistics industry, which has been greatly developed all over the world in recent years, is the lifeblood of the strength of the economy. Logistics activities are of great importance for the manufacturing and trade sectors. As a result of globalization, the growing volume of international trade has forced countries to increase their logistical capabilities. In this context, a situational analysis of the most developed and less developed countries in terms of logistics infrastructure is of great importance, which will allow a comprehensive assessment of possible ways for the development of the industry.

Economic theory in the modern world is becoming more and more inclusive, touching on topics that may not be directly related to the cornerstones of economics, but nevertheless, as a result of deep analysis, their reference to economic life becomes obvious. In this sense, it is relevant to analyze culture in economic life from two different perspectives. On the one hand, it is important to understand how having an economic culture and applying its mechanisms in society can «re-edit» that society. And, on the other hand, what are the effects of culture and its development as a separate object of activity on the well-being of society, improving the quality of life and, in general, economic development? The answers to these two questions will make it possible to expand our economic «horizon», creating new prospects for the development of society and the increase in the level of well-being.

In general, it is accepted that mutually beneficial economic relations are the best prescription for solving any conflict. At first glance, the Armenian-Turkish relations should also be considered within the framework of the same logic, but everything is not so clear-cut... The recent history of relations between Turkey and Armenia began in 1991 after the collapse of the USSR and the declaration of independence of the Republic of Armenia. In 1991 on December 16, Turkey recognized the independence of Armenia, but the countries have not established diplomatic relations until now. At the root of the hostile sentiments between Armenia and Turkey are the well-known historical facts: the denial of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, the occupation of Armenian historical territories, as well as the closing of the border in the interest of a third country, Azerbaijan. Nevertheless, the Armenian-Turkish trade never stopped during the blockade. At the same time, it's no secret that the actual volume of Turkish-Armenian trade is uncontrollable, because most of it is carried out indirectly through the mediation of third countries. Turkey keeps Armenia in a blockade and closes the entry of Armenian goods to the Turkish markets, that is, not only the border is closed, but also the entry of Armenian goods to the market, instead, it does not cause any problems when importing Turkish goods to Armenia through the territory of Georgia. After the well-known events of 2020, Armenia applied a trade restriction to Turkey for the first time.

One of the prerequisites for economic integration is the compatibility of countries' levels of economic development and market maturity. This means that the processes of economic cooperation are more actively carried out between countries that are almost at the same level of economic development. Despite the fact that Turkey is a developing country, the differences with Armenia are noticeable. Economic cooperation is manifested to take advantage of the united market, create favorable conditions for the development of the country, strengthen its participation in international agreements on economic issues, exchange experience of market transformations and promote the development of national industry and agriculture.