of the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian nation must hereafter assert their autonomy over the issue of Armenian statehood, the existence of which does not hinge on geopolitical factors, but emanates solely from the will of the Armenian nation. Attaining this goal presumes unifying Pan-Armenian efforts and capacities. Armenian statehood embodies the centuriesold aspirations of the Armenian people—and belongs both to the citizens of the Republic of Armenia and the entire Armenian nation, who are the bearers thereof and the protectors of its interests. 1.5 Third, in the constantly changing world, Armenia’s internal and external resilience should develop alongside its readiness to effectively respond to new and unforeseeable challenges. Currently, in the context of on-going, large-scale geopolitical changes, such as power shifts, the weakening of multilateral international platforms, and the erosion of mutual confidence among states, the main principles of the contemporary world order have become uncertain. Apart from addressing traditional and predictable threats, states and societies also need to counter unpredictable threats. The most salient example is the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which shocked the health systems of the world’s leading states and plunged the global economy into a crisis. Armenia’s National Security Strategy aims to enhance resilience through a nationwide approach to planning and maintaining national security. The comprehensive provision of national security necessitates a convergence of the efforts at both the state administrative and societal levels. It is no coincidence that the Strategy includes both external political and military components together with social, economic, energy, health, scientific, information, and technological aspects of security. *** 1.6 In order to withstand the threats and challenges of the changing world, ensure its own security, and effectively contribute to regional and international security, Armenia shall continue to enhance its international standing. Toward this purpose, Armenia shall develop its ability to employ the full range of the power toolkit, including soft power, putting its focus on its most important resource—human capital. It is within this context of human capital that the convergence of the potential of globally dispersed Armenians is viewed. NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF RA | 3