The Aims of Byzantine Foreign Policy in Armenia (685 – 705): A New Approach

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Analysis reveals Byzantine foreign policy aimed to integrate Armenia, indicating complex dynamics with Arab forces.

Byzantine foreign policy sought to integrate Armenia, ultimately hindered by Arab influence.
Justinian II's military and ecclesiastical efforts aimed at retaining Armenian allegiance against Arab advances.
Phases of foreign policy reflect varying responses to Arab pressures, with substantial implications for regional stability.
The study underscores the dual phase of Byzantine action, shaping relations during and after the Arab conquest.

Evangelos Ntovas (2025) studied this question.

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