The Wrong Train: Notes on Armenia Since the Counterrevolution is a collection of essays examining the political, economic, and social transformation of Armenia in the decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Drawing on years of observation and analysis, Markar Melkonian challenges many of the assumptions, slogans, and policy prescriptions that have dominated public discussion in post-Soviet Armenia. The essays explore questions of democracy, privatization, labor, inequality, nationalism, and economic development while offering an alternative framework for understanding contemporary Armenian society.

Written for readers interested in Armenia's recent history and future direction, the book combines political commentary with historical analysis to examine the consequences of the country's transition to capitalism.