Azerbaijan`s increased activity in the issue of constructing a  nuclear power plant poses certain challenges for Armenia
 Wednesday, April 2 2025, 16:30

ArmInfo. Azerbaijan's increased activity in the issue of constructing a nuclear power plant poses certain challenges for its neighbors, particularly  Armenia.   Political scientist Vahe Davtyan wrote about this in his article on  the Strategic Culture Foundation website.

Expert: USAID closure to have a positive impact on Armenia`s energy  policy
 Thursday, March 6 2025, 17:08

ArmInfo. The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will directly benefit Armenia's energy policy, according to political scientist Vahe Davtyan.  "It is obvious that the closure of USAID  will inevitably lead to a decrease in the dynamics of liberalization of Armenia's energy policy. And I believe this is a positive development," the expert noted.

Armenia`s authorities lack political will to increase electric energy  exports to Georgia 
 Monday, March 3 2025, 12:05

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities do not have sufficient political will to increase the  volume of electricity sales to Georgia. Political scientist Vahe  Davtyan is of a similar opinion.

Opening of  "Zangezur corridor" aligns with France`s interests in  Central Asian uranium - expert
 Wednesday, February 19 2025, 19:55

ArmInfo.The opening of the "Zangezur corridor" aligns with France's interests in Central Asian uranium, says political scientist Vahe Davtyan.  

Development of nuclear diplomacy for Armenia is a strategic task -  expert 
 Wednesday, December 18 2024, 11:15

ArmInfo. The development of nuclear diplomacy for Armenia is a strategic task, taking into account the balance between national interests and international cooperation, political scientist Vahe Davtyan believes. 

Vahe Davtyan: Pressure on ANPP is part of broader geopolitical  competition
 Friday, November 29 2024, 20:17

ArmInfo. Armenia is a country with an excess electric power system, largely due to the presence of a nuclear power plant within its territory, as stated by Vahe Davtyan, a Doctor of Political Sciences and Professor, on  November 29 at the second forum "Russia - Armenia" in Moscow. 

Armenia exported 60 million kWh of electricity to Turkey through  Georgia - expert
 Monday, November 25 2024, 19:47

ArmInfo. According to official Georgian statistics, Armenia has exported 60 million kWh of  electricity to Turkey through Georgia, as reported by Prof. Vahe Davtyan, an expert in cross-border infrastructure issues and a Doctor of Political Sciences, on his Facebook page.

Yerevan`s decision to transfer its "peaceful atom" to Western  rails poses risks to Armenia`s energy security
 Wednesday, November 13 2024, 15:33

ArmInfo.  The meeting between the head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry and the managing director of Westinghouse Electric Sweden in Stockholm on November 11, once again demonstrated Yerevan's commitment to transition the Armenian "peaceful atom" to Western rails, a move that poses risks to the country's energy security.

Part of main gas pipeline supplying Armenia with Russian gas will  come under Azerbaijani control - political scientist
 Tuesday, June 4 2024, 21:17

ArmInfo. As a result of the surrender of the territories of Armenia, part of the main gas  pipeline supplying the republic with Russian gas will come under the control of Azerbaijan.

Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku 
 Monday, April 29 2024, 10:27

ArmInfo.Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku, says Doctor of Political Sciences  Vahe Davtyan. 

Yerevan is trying to demonstrate to its Anglo-Saxon `bosses` its  readiness to reduce economic cooperation with Iran - political  scientist
 Friday, April 19 2024, 16:23

ArmInfo. Yerevan is trying to fit into the field of anti-Iranian sanctions, demonstrating to the  Anglo-Saxon 'bosses' its readiness to reduce economic cooperation with Iran significantly Political scientist, Doctor of Political Sciences Vahe Davtyan wrote on his Facebook page, commenting on the  decision of the RA government to liquidate Energoimpex JSC.

Delay in Armenia-Georgia power line construction directly related to  Yerevan`s "enclave policy" - professor 
 Wednesday, April 3 2024, 10:50

ArmInfo. Avanesov. Armenia is being squeezed out of the North- South megaproject, giving way to  Azerbaijan, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the Russian- Armenian University, President of the Institute of Energy Security (Armenia) Vahe Davtyan in his article.

French energy giant`s activities in Nakhichevan should be considered  in context of operation of Zangezur corridor 
 Saturday, October 21 2023, 16:39

ArmInfo. One of the specialized companies in France, the energy giant Total Energies, will build power plants with a total capacity of 650 MW in Nakhijevan. The electricity produced at the stations will be exported  to Turkey and Europe, stated Professor of the Russian- Armenian University, head of the Institute of Energy Security (Armenia), Doctor of Political Sciences Vahe Davtyan.

European Commission calls for Armenia`s participation in regional  projects
 Friday, October 6 2023, 12:20

ArmInfo. Based on the results of the meeting between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and European  Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a joint statement was adopted. The statement particularly reads as follows,

Expert: Mothballing of ANPP can seriously affect Armenia`s energy  security and national security as a whole 
 Tuesday, October 3 2023, 12:33

ArmInfo.At a meeting of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, an appeal was made demanding that  the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) take measures regarding the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant in Armenia, located 16 km from the borders of Turkey. This was reported by the Turkish Anadolu Agency.

Vahe Davtyan: Middle East Corridor pushes back prospect of launching  so-called Zangezur Corridor even more
 Tuesday, September 12 2023, 18:59

ArmInfo. The Middle East Corridor project announced at the G20 meeting, considering its logistics, is a serious  risk for Turkey's geostrategy. Vahe Davtyan, a PhD in political science and expert in transnational infrastructure project development, shares this opinion, when asked by ArmInfo to comment on the prospects of the new project.

Expert: Armenia`s status as electricity exporting country may  decrease significantly
 Monday, September 11 2023, 13:02

ArmInfo. Armenia's status as an electricity exporter may decrease significantly, and the time is not far when,  having a nuclear power plant, rich hydropower resources and the potential of solar energy development, the country will simply turn into a net importer of electricity.

Armenia`s transport infrastructure yet unprepared for new geoeconomic  configuration - Vahe Davtyan 
 Friday, December 2 2022, 18:24

ArmInfo.The statements on the need for a North-South international transport corridor via Armenia regular made in India fit in with the geopolitical  developments in the Greater Middle East, Vahe Davtyan, a PhD in  political science and expert in transnational infrastructure project  development, said in an interview with ArmInfo. 

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