In the next episode of the “Dilemma” podcast, dedicated to security issues, these questions are analyzed by Ara Chalabyan, lecturer at the American University of Armenia and president of Armenia’s Internal Auditors Association; Hayk Chobanyan, senior advisor and former Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia; and Areg Kochinyan, head of the Research Center on Security Policy.
🔹 What is the structure of Armenia’s economy, and in which direction should it progress?
🔹 How are incoming financial resources managed within the country?
🔹 What is the current state of Armenia’s economy and finances?
🔹 How do these sectors impact Armenia’s security?
🔹 What issues could be resolved by enhancing public education?
Hrachya Arzumanyan
“A small country is inherently quite limited in having something entirely autonomous or independent. One of the critical challenges is that we must be part of a certain ecosystem, as within that larger ecosystem, we can utilize our capabilities more broadly or effectively. Being in this isolated corner of the world — a closed-off space for us — we cannot ‘rise above ourselves’ alone; in other words, we need to be able to play a significant role within a larger system. Such a system also inherently provides a certain level of security.”
Leonid Nersisyan
“For Armenia, excellence in education and science is of primary importance. This is pivotal, as without it, our country simply cannot endure.”
Areg Kochinyan
“There are no decisions or solutions here consisting of a single component, a single step, or an ‘elegant’ fix. What we face are challenges requiring long-term programs, strategies, and comprehensive approaches—areas in which Armenia’s political and economic elite have long struggled and displayed weaknesses. The first answer to our problems is diligent, foundational work.”
