The Untold Story of Armenia's Geopolitical Tug-of-War

Nareg Soghomonian joins host John Kalfayan to discuss the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, Armenia, and its significant connection to global energy geopolitics. Nareg shares a personal account of a colleague's brother who has gone missing amidst the chaos, highlighting the dire situation. The conversation expands to the geopolitical conflicts affecting oil and gas prices and the silence of major energy companies like BP and Equinor, despite their stakes in the region. Nareg calls for action, emphasizing that this is not just an Armenian issue but a global human rights crisis.

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0:00 - Introduction to Energy Bytes Podcast
3:15 - Artsakh Conflict Overview
5:29 - Who is John Kalfayan
6:04 - Origins of Artsakh-Azerbaijan Conflict
15:31 - Armenia's Historical Background
19:20 - Energy Politics in Artsakh Invasion
21:04 - Azerbaijan's Strategic Objectives
28:21 - BTC Pipeline Ownership Debate
31:33 - BP's Energy Sustainability Goals
34:50 - Oil Industry's Role in Conflict Regions
36:30 - US Foreign Aid to Armenia
39:30 - Documenting War Crimes in Artsakh
41:30 - Reflecting on Artsakh Invasion
44:22 - Impacts of Sanctions on Countries

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