ArmInfo. Ignoring the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration will not only result in financial losses, but also have a long-term negative impact on the investment climate and foreign policy positions of the country. Political scientist Suren Surenyants shared this opinion on his Facebook page in response to the Armenian government's reaction to the demand of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) on July 22, 2025, which requires the cessation of the implementation of new laws targeting Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC and any confiscation actions.
"The arrogant revolutionary Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan believes that his desires are above the law. Such authoritarian thinking may be "digested" within the country, but it will inevitably face resistance from international institutions," the political scientist stated.
As Surenyants pointed out, the Armenian government uses "state security" and national legislation to justify its failure to implement the arbitration decision. However, he emphasized that this is not sufficient from an international law perspective. In this regard, the political scientist warned about the consequences of not implementing the decision, noting that it could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, the freezing of the country's state assets abroad, and significant harm to the investment environment. "The Stockholm Arbitration decision demonstrates that the price of violating international treaties or neglecting them can be extremely high. The best option for Armenia is to find a solution through negotiations," Surenyants concluded.
