Dr Arthur Khachikian – Q&A discussion session on Armenia, politics and the new international order

Dr. Arthur Khachikian is an international relations and political science lecturer from Yerevan, Armenia. He received his BA in Oriental Studies at Yerevan State University, and his Master’s and PhD from Stanford University. He was the Academic Director of the Stanford Distance Learning Initiative, the Academic Coordinator of the Stanford Program for Intercultural Education, an instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan. His academic interests included great power politics, intervention, cognitive psychology, organisational and negotiation theory.

He currently teaches at the Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan, Armenia, working on a book on international relations theory and cognitive psychology in international relations.

Dr. Khachikian is a prominent commentator on South Caucasus geopolitics, frequently addressing issues related to Armenia’s national security, regional conflicts, and global power dynamics. His analyses are featured in various media outlets, where he provides insights into the complex interplay between regional and international actors.