Public administration in diplomatic representations: a policy-oriented comparative analysis of Armenia and Poland

Abstract

Diplomatic representations should function only as instruments of foreign policy but also as administrative extensions of the state operating beyond national borders. This article offers a policy-oriented comparative analysis of public administration in the diplomatic representations of Armenia and Poland. Using the governance and administrative reform perspective, it examines legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, administrative capacity, service delivery, and reform trajectories. The analysis highlights how historical legacies, European integration, and administrative reforms influence diplomatic governance. The article concludes with concrete policy recommendations aimed at strengthening administrative effectiveness, professionalism, and coordination in diplomatic services, particularly relevant for reform-oriented and transition states.