THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARMENIAN-ISRAELI RELATIONS IN 1991–2014

The purpose of the article is to consider issues related to the foreign policy relations between Armenia and Israel. During the period under study, the South Caucasus region attracted the attention of many countries around the world. After the collapse of the USSR, a number of independent states were formed here. Since the early 1990s, Israel has become active in its foreign policy in Transcaucasia. This was due to an attempt to minimize the influence of its main enemy in the Middle East - Iran. Diplomatic relations were established between Yerevan and Tel Aviv, high-level meetings began, issues of mutual interest and ways to resolve them were outlined, including in the development of economic and cultural ties. At the same time, trese arose some disagreements on the problem of recognition of the Armenian Genocide and a number of others. The entire period of existence of Armenian-Israeli relations was characterized by the avoidance of unnecessary publicity. The issues under study are devoted to the works of researchers T.K. Martirosyan, V.G. Ruzhansky, A.A. Kornilov, L.S. Perepelkin, S.M. Markedonova etc. The methodological basis of the study is the principles of historicism and objectivity. The article uses the following methods of historical research: synchronous-chronological, retrospective, structural-systemic, etc. The use of the mentioned methodology and methods of historical research allows us to explore the relationship between Armenia and Israel in the context of historical events of 1991 - 2014. The novelty of the study is that the issues of the formation of the contractual and legal framework of Armenian-Israeli relations are considered in a comprehensive manner, based on sources. Based on the work carried out by the authors, it is possible to continue studying the foreign policy of Armenia and Israel in the countries of the Transcaucasia, the Middle and Near East, and to conduct an expert assessment of modern geopolitical realities in this region. The authors came to the conclusion that Armenian-Israeli relations in this period were mutually beneficial. It was important for Armenia to receive external support in the confrontation with Azerbaijan, and for Israel in the fight against Arab forces in the Middle East. Scientific ties between scientists of the two countries are of great importance. In the past decade, the Armenian-Israeli public forum as an important component of bilateral relations has attracted attention, it can become an incentive for strengthening ties between the two countries. Cooperation in the field of agriculture played an important role in bringing Israel and Armenia closer together.