In the next episode of the “Dilemma” podcast, dedicated to security issues, these questions are analyzed by Dr. Sargis Tovmasyan, an architecture expert; Colonel Gurgen Martirosyan, Head of the Population Protection and Awareness Department of the Rescue Service at the Ministry of Internal Affairs; and Areg Kochinyan, head of the Research Center on Security Policy.
- Why is a polycentric country structure important from a national security perspective?
- What are the primary issues in Armenia that could lead to a disaster?
- Is the state capable of responding effectively to disasters?
- What is the “builder nation” complex, and what challenges does it present?
- What solutions are necessary to improve the situation?
Sargis Tovmasyan
“In Armenia, settlements are currently distributed very unevenly…
The issue is polycentrism. Our country is gradually turning into a city-state, with all the resulting implications. This trend can have a serious impact from a national security standpoint.”
Gurgen Martirosyan
“An earthquake, war, and a nuclear plant accident are the three most likely factors that could lead to a disaster in Armenia.”
