Turkologist Varuzhan Geghamyan says the ongoing conflict involving Iran offers key strategic lessons for Armenia, arguing that wars should be studied for long-term implications rather than followed as daily news.
Material Advantage Not Decisive
Despite the United States and Israel holding overwhelming military and technological superiority, Geghamyan notes that such advantages have yielded only tactical gains, not a clear strategic victory. What may have been intended as a short operation has stretched for weeks, with Iran maintaining resistance and gradually shaping the course of events.
Asymmetric Strategy as Equalizer
According to Geghamyan, Iran’s approach relies on asymmetric tactics designed to maximize impact with limited resources. In the Strait of Hormuz, relatively low-cost tools, including drones, fast boats and short-range missiles, have disrupted stronger naval forces and affected global markets.
He argues that by widening pressure points, including targeting adversaries’ partners, Iran raises the cost of conflict and shifts the strategic balance.
Geography as Force Multiplier
Geghamyan emphasizes that Iran’s geographic position plays a central role in its strategy. Proximity to critical routes such as the Strait of Hormuz allows Tehran to exert global influence even with constrained capabilities. He describes geography as a decisive, often underestimated advantage.
Geghamyan concludes that Iran’s experience highlights the importance of strategic planning, adaptability and effective use of national advantages, lessons he says are directly relevant for Armenia amid ongoing security challenges.
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