In the next episode of the “Dilemma” podcast, dedicated to security issues, the following questions are analyzed by Narek Galstyan, a candidate of political sciences and associate professor; Erik Davtyan, an assistant at Yerevan State University’s Department of International Relations and Diplomacy; and Areg Kochinyan, head of the Research Center on Security Policy.
- Is Armenia’s national security strategy still relevant?
- What is the status of a non-bloc state?
- Should Armenia withdraw from the CSTO?
- What defines neutral states and those pursuing a hedging policy?
- What role can the scientific community in Armenia play?
- Can Armenia pursue a non-bloc state path while remaining a member of the EAEU?
Narek Galstyan
“In response to the question of whether Armenia is prepared, both militarily and economically, to uphold its security policy and confront security risks if it withdraws from the CSTO, I would provide a negative answer. Indeed, exiting the CSTO presents an opportunity to diversify external partners in the defense sector; however, we lack assurances that these other states are willing to undertake similar obligations.”
Erik Davtyan
“Regardless of the type of strategy a small state adopts, it is essential to ascertain whether it meets the necessary requirements for implementing that strategy.”
Areg Kochinyan
“The concept of small states and the new mindset, along with new architecture, does not emerge as a singular element; rather, it implies comprehensive transformations.”
