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Armenia’s Economic Sovereignty, Regional Transit, and the Push for European Integration: Levon Barkhudaryan Weighs In
25.08.2026 18:08
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In an in-depth broadcast hosted by Noyan Tapan, host Gayane Arakelyan sat down with former...

In an in-depth broadcast hosted by Noyan Tapan, host Gayane Arakelyan sat down with former Armenian Minister of Finance Levon Barkhudaryan to examine the critical geopolitical and economic shifts facing Armenia. The conversation covered pressing debates surrounding regional transport corridors, energy dependence, foreign policy integration, tax policy reforms, and judicial integrity.    Demystifying the Transit Corridor: Shielding Sovereignty, Not Paving Turan   Addressing public...

Breaking the Chains of Hegemony: How Armenia Navigates the Realities of Multi-Alignment and Internal Reforms
25.08.2026 17:10
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 In an insightful discussion hosted by the Noyan Tapan broadcasting service, political analyst Hayk Sukiasyan...

 In an insightful discussion hosted by the Noyan Tapan broadcasting service, political analyst Hayk Sukiasyan addressed the evolving geopolitical dilemmas, economic threats, and institutional challenges confronting modern Armenia. Hosted by journalist Gayane Arakelyan, the program provided a comprehensive evaluation of Armenia’s external ties with Moscow, the West, and regional powers, alongside the persistent internal hurdles facing the nation's political system.    Institutional...

Redefining the Republic: Armenia Navigates a New Geopolitical Horizon
25.08.2026 15:08
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In an insightful interview broadcast by Noyan Tapan, host Gayane Arakelyan brought political analyst and...

In an insightful interview broadcast by Noyan Tapan, host Gayane Arakelyan brought political analyst and Media Analytical Center Director Eduard Ayvazyan into conversation following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s address to the National Assembly. The dialogue centered on Pashinyan’s declaration of a "Fourth Republic," proposed constitutional overhauls, and Armenia’s delicate balancing act amid shifting global alliances.   The Genesis of a "Fourth Republic"   During...

25.08.2026 14:25
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  YEREVAN — The traditional geopolitical lens viewing the South Caucasus as a mere battleground for...

  YEREVAN — The traditional geopolitical lens viewing the South Caucasus as a mere battleground for global power influence is increasingly outdated. In a broadcast hosted by media outlet Noyan Tapan and moderated by Gayane Arakelyan, Dr. Anna Ohanyan, the Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, analyzed a major analytical piece from a...

Unmasking the Political Divide: Historian Gagik Safaryan Speaks on 'Noyan Tapan' About Political Rhetoric, Foreign Influence, and Domestic Reforms
19.08.2026 18:40
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In a broadcast hosted by Noyan Tapan from Yerevan, host Marie conducted an interview with...

In a broadcast hosted by Noyan Tapan from Yerevan, host Marie conducted an interview with historian Gagik Safaryan, President of the "Defender of the Homeland" National-Cultural Foundation. The broadcast addressed the escalation of harsh political rhetoric, the influence of former leaders and external powers, ongoing military reforms, and institutional tensions surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church.    Political Rhetoric and the Parliamentary Arena   The...

Israel has struck a Turkish target in Syria: commentary by political analyst Shahan Gantaharyan
19.08.2026 18:15
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Israel has struck a Turkish target in Syria. "Noyan Tapan" spoke with political analyst Shahan...

Israel has struck a Turkish target in Syria. "Noyan Tapan" spoke with political analyst Shahan Ghantaharyan.   — What new situation does the Israeli strike on Turkish targets in Syria create?   — This marks a new phase of tension between Ankara and Tel Aviv. Until now, the clashes of interests between Turkey and Israel in Syria have mostly been mediated through armed groups...

Fault Lines in the Caucasus: Strategic Energy Dreams, Internal Friction, and the Vacuum Beyond Moscow
18.08.2026 19:05
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In a comprehensive geopolitical review hosted by Noyan Tapan, analyst and sociologist Karen Sargsyan, President...

In a comprehensive geopolitical review hosted by Noyan Tapan, analyst and sociologist Karen Sargsyan, President of the Euro-Atlantic Integration Platform, offered a scathing critique of Armenia's current foreign and domestic policy direction. Speaking with host Gayane Arakelyan, Sargsyan detailed the vulnerabilities in Armenia’s energy ambitions, administrative restructuring, and regional alliances as Moscow’s influence wanes under the weight of its ongoing...

Gas Levers and Locked Rails: Can Armenia Break Free from Moscow’s Economic Vise?
18.08.2026 18:15
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As Armenia finds itself navigating an increasingly delicate geopolitical terrain, the host platform Noyan Tapan...

As Armenia finds itself navigating an increasingly delicate geopolitical terrain, the host platform Noyan Tapan recently convened a panel featuring Yuri Avagyan, Executive Director of the Restart Foundation, to evaluate the structural pressures facing Yerevan. Hosted by journalist Gayane Arakelyan, the discussion offered a candid assessment of Moscow’s leverage over Armenia, the complexities surrounding regional unblocking initiatives, and the evolving...

Beyond Parliamentary Facades: David Stepanyan on Armenia's Economic Security, Washington Accords, and Selective Justice
18.08.2026 17:00
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  In a recent discussion hosted by Noyan Tapan, political analyst David Stepanyan from the Armenian...

  In a recent discussion hosted by Noyan Tapan, political analyst David Stepanyan from the Armenian Institute of International and Security Affairs offered a detailed evaluation of Armenia's current domestic political dynamics, foreign policy maneuvers, and economic security strategies.    Parliamentary Cooperation: Pragmatism Over Principles   The interview opened with an examination of the National Assembly's election of opposition figure Aram Vardevanyan as Vice Speaker,...

A Crossroads of Capital and Code: How Shifting Geopolitics Could Fuel Armenia’s Next Economic Leap
18.08.2026 16:30
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  YEREVAN — Fast-tracking regional transport corridors, managing diplomatic tightropes, and absorbing massive inflows into high-tech...

  YEREVAN — Fast-tracking regional transport corridors, managing diplomatic tightropes, and absorbing massive inflows into high-tech infrastructure are swiftly reshaping Armenia’s economic landscape. In a recent interview hosted by Noyan Tapan, independent economist Narek Avakyan offered a detailed analysis of how tectonic geopolitical shifts and internal structural developments could position Armenia for unprecedented long-term growth.   Redefining Transcaucasian Transit   Addressing recent high-level meetings between...