Nuclear game in the Caucasus: Is Armenia shifting its energy policy?

The topic of modular nuclear power in Armenia gained attention just as news emerged about the US Vice President’s visit to the country.

Vance arrived bringing a nuclear agreement — but what benefits will it bring to Armenia, and what challenges might it entail?

At present, Armenia is the only country in the region with a conventional nuclear power plant. The plant operates using Russian technology, and its fuel is imported from Russia. In other words, a large portion of Armenia’s energy security has been entrusted to Moscow. The US proposal to build a modular nuclear plant raises the question: could this signal a shift in Armenia’s energy strategy?