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ArmInfo. Researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrei Areshev in an interview with ArmInfo forecasts the most likely outcome of the elections to the National Assembly of Armenia scheduled for December 9. He comments on the chances of various political forces, shares the Russian perception of Armenia's internal political arena. He talks about the need for changes in the Russian policy towards the ruling elites in the post-Soviet space.

ArmInfo. In the second half of the 19th century, anticipating the beginning of the world trade intensification and the first signs of globalization, abandoning the traditional policy of isolationism, Japan took the path of the human capital intensive development, accompanied by a significant increase in education, thus creating a solid foundation for an unprecedented technological breakthrough. Overcoming obstacles, all the adversity and tragedies, a country having no  essential  natural resources, successfully became the leader of the world economy, setting an example of resilience and exceptional Eastern wisdom - an example highly desired for Armenia as it is today. The first serious direct contacts between Armenia and Japan began to form only after the devastating Spitak earthquake of 1988, when Japan extended a generous helping hand to us. And four years later, diplomatic relations were established between the current independent Armenia and Japan. In the interview given to the ArmInfo News Agency, courtesy of the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Armenia, His Excellency Mr. Jun Yamadа, summarizes the thirty-year history of diplomatic and consular relations between our two countries, talks about international assistance in the upcoming  early parliamentary elections in Armenia, shares his opinion on the development of educational programs,  touches upon  the prospects of mutual investment protection, cooperation in the field of prevention and counteraction to the consequences of emergency situations and much more.

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ArmInfo. The leading expert of the Atlantic Council (USA), Dr. Ariel Cohen, in an interview with ArmInfo, comments on the latest impulses in American policy around the South Caucasus and the Greater Middle East. He shares his vision for the reasons for the transformation of the US policy regarding the Iranian nuclear program. He forecasts the possible consequences of tightening the sanctions regime against Iran for Armenia, comments on the impact of sanctions on US relations with China and Russia, as well as the prospects for Israeli-Turkish relations.

ArmInfo. The honorary representative of the Sasna Tsrer Party, the hero of  Artsakh war, Zhirayr Sefilyan, in an interview with ArmInfo, comments on the recent internal political processes in Armenia. He shares his own vision of the future of the country and the Armenians, represents the position of his party on the issues of domestic and foreign policy of Armenia. 

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ArmInfo.In an interview with ArmInfo, the director of the International Center for Human Development Tevan Poghosyan comments on the latest domestic political events in the country. He emphasizes the need for political dialogue and the development of consensus as the only way out of the domestic political crisis, discusses the possible consequences for Armenia of the refusal of the opposing forces from a mutually acceptable compromise.

ArmInfo.Director of the Armenian Institute of International Affairs and Security, Stepan Safaryan, in an interview with ArmInfo, comments on the recent domestic political events in Armenia. He predicts the possible consequences of the draft law “On Making Amendments to the Law on the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly” adopted on October 2 for various political forces in the country. As well as possible internal political considerations on the eve of early elections to the National Assembly of the Republic.

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ArmInfo.An Israeli political analyst, public figure, political commentator Avigdor Eskin in an interview to ArmInfo comments on the results of a five-day tour of Israeli Defense Minister to Azerbaijan, shares assumptions on the Baku talks. Eskin talks about the recent problems in Israeli-Russian relations, shares his vision of prospects in relations between Armenia and Israel, Iran's role in regional geopolitics.

ArmInfo.Azerbaijani political scientist Zardusht Alizadeh in his interview to ArmInfo shares his vision of the causes of the walls between the Armenian and Azerbaijani peoples, the vision of modern peacekeeping, the essence of the Karabakh conflict. He talks about the role of external factors in fueling him, predicts possible scenarios for further developments around the conflict.  

ArmInfo.Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan in an interview with ArmInfo comments on the results of the Yerevan mayoral election. Forecasts their possible impact on the timing and results of the extraordinary parliamentary elections in Armenia. He talks about possible catalysts and obstacles in the way of holding these elections. He also assesses the chances of Robert Kocharyan to oppose Nikol Pashinyan in the light of the victory of the My Step block with a huge preponderance over the other participants in the elections to the Council of Elders of the capital.

ArmInfo. In an interview with ArmInfo, international expert, ex-chairman of the parliamentary commission on external relations Hovhannes Igityan comments on the recent domestic political impulses in Armenia. Forecasts the possible impact of these events on the Armenian-Russian relations, talks about the role of Robert Kocharian in Armenian politics. Forecasts the results of the elections of Yerevan Mayor. 

ArmInfo.The minimal participation of Armenian specialists in the project to extend the  life of the second power unit of the Armenian nuclear power plant  cannot but cause concern. On September 14, at the press conference in  Yerevan, answering the question of ArmInfo, the national expert of  the UN on energy Ara Marjanyan stated.

ArmInfo. In an interview with ArmInfo the lawyer of the Lydian Armenia Company, Armen Melkumyan, to present the situation.

ArmInfo. The Head of the Department of Conflict and Migration of the Institute of Peace and Democracy, political analyst Arif Yunusov, in an interview with ArmInfo, comments on the recent domestic political developments in Azerbaijan. He talks about the geopolitical puzzle around the Karabakh conflict, shares his own vision of the further development of events related to the conflict and in the conflicting countries. He comments on the possible impact of the change of power in Armenia on the prospects for the settlement of the conflict.

ArmInfo. Political and public actor, former Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly of Armenia Karapet Rubinyan in an interview with ArmInfo comments on the prospects for the "return" of former Armenian President Robert Kocharian to big politics. He shares his own vision of the alignment of political forces ahead of the early parliamentary elections scheduled for spring 2019. He talks over  the need to introduce transitional justice bodies in Armenia. 

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ArmInfo.Adviser to Armenian Prime Minister on Foreign Policy Issues Arsen Kharatyan in an interview to ArmInfo comments on the recent events in Armenian-Russian relations. He declares the main foreign political vectors of the Armenian government noting that there are no intentions of any drastic changes. He shares his vision of Artsakh conflict settlement, Armenian government's stance on Stepanakert's return to the negotiations table.