The authors present a critical analysis of Armenia’s current security architecture, identifying its principal deficiencies and vulnerabilities. They argue that the existing system has failed in its core mission: safeguarding the state's strategic interests.

In response, the authors advocate for the development of a Comprehensive Security System (CSS) encompassing military, institutional, ideological, economic, informational, civil, and international dimensions. Grounded in the theoretical concept of power and informed by a comparative study of small-state experiences, the work introduces an innovative framework. It integrates national resilience, strategic governance, and foreign policy balancing as key pillars to securing long-term sovereignty and stability.

The CSS model calls for a fundamental reassessment of Armenia’s role and positioning in a rapidly evolving global landscape. It urges a departure from the outdated Soviet security paradigm toward a dynamic system capable of addressing both conventional and hybrid threats.

This book offers a bold reimagining of Armenia’s security future and serves as a vital resource for policymakers, scholars, and all those committed to building a resilient and sovereign state.

The publishing rights to this work are held by the Arar Foundation. It is published within the framework of the Newmag & Friends program.