Vardan Atoyan
Dr. habil. in Political Science
Head of Social Sciences Department at Armenian State University of Economics.
Research Focus: Think Tank Industry.
My short biography.
Education: I earned my Degree of Doctor of Sciences (Political Science) in 2018, which has been awarded the by the Specialized Council of National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. In 2015 I graduated from Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, in 2010 from Yerevan School of Political Studies of the Council of Europe. In 2004, I was awarded my PhD in Economics by the Specialized Council of Economic Research Institute of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia. In 2002, I graduated from Yerevan State Institute of Economy (current Armenian State University of Economics).
Experience: 2018 to present I held a position of Deputy Director-Senior Expert of AMBERD Research Center. I am an Associate Professor of Political Science at Armenian State University of Economics. Prior to assuming my current post, I hold different positions in Government Affiliate and University Affiliate Think Tanks. I was Deputy Executive Director at NORAVANK Foundation (2016-2017). I also served as the Director of National Security Research Program at AMBERD Research Center of Armenian State University of Economics (2013-2016), Senior Expert at Center for Political Studies at NORAVANK Foundation (October – December, 2015). I also have work experience for the Government. I was the Chief Specialist at Staff of National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia (2010-2013), Assistant to the Deputy Minister-Chief Treasurer at Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia (2008-2010, 2005-2007). I also served as a Deputy Head of Operational Department - Head of State Budget Registration Division at the same Ministry (2007-2008), and as an Assistant to the Head of Social Fees and Income Tax Control Department at State Tax Service at the Government of the Republic of Armenia (January – March, 2005). From May to December, 2004 I was a Research Fellow at Institute of Economic Research at the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia.
Professional membership: Member of American Political Science Association (Washington D.C.). Member of Russian Political Science Association (Moscow).
Honors & Awards: In 2020, I received the Certificate of Gratitude from the Rector of Armenian State University of Economics. In 2015, I received a title of Associate Professor in Political Science by decision of Armenian State University of Economics Scientific Council. In 2011 by Secretary of National Security Council I Received the Rank of Counselor of the Second Class of Special Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia. In 2008 I Received “Garegin Nzhdeh” Medal by Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. In 2008 by Minister of Finance and Economy I Received the Rank of Counselor of the Second Class of Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia.
Address: 128 Nalbandyan str., 0025, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia.
Armenian State University of Economics
Head of Social Sciences Department at Armenian State University of Economics.
Research Focus: Think Tank Industry.
My short biography.
Education: I earned my Degree of Doctor of Sciences (Political Science) in 2018, which has been awarded the by the Specialized Council of National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. In 2015 I graduated from Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, in 2010 from Yerevan School of Political Studies of the Council of Europe. In 2004, I was awarded my PhD in Economics by the Specialized Council of Economic Research Institute of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia. In 2002, I graduated from Yerevan State Institute of Economy (current Armenian State University of Economics).
Experience: 2018 to present I held a position of Deputy Director-Senior Expert of AMBERD Research Center. I am an Associate Professor of Political Science at Armenian State University of Economics. Prior to assuming my current post, I hold different positions in Government Affiliate and University Affiliate Think Tanks. I was Deputy Executive Director at NORAVANK Foundation (2016-2017). I also served as the Director of National Security Research Program at AMBERD Research Center of Armenian State University of Economics (2013-2016), Senior Expert at Center for Political Studies at NORAVANK Foundation (October – December, 2015). I also have work experience for the Government. I was the Chief Specialist at Staff of National Security Council of the Republic of Armenia (2010-2013), Assistant to the Deputy Minister-Chief Treasurer at Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia (2008-2010, 2005-2007). I also served as a Deputy Head of Operational Department - Head of State Budget Registration Division at the same Ministry (2007-2008), and as an Assistant to the Head of Social Fees and Income Tax Control Department at State Tax Service at the Government of the Republic of Armenia (January – March, 2005). From May to December, 2004 I was a Research Fellow at Institute of Economic Research at the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia.
Professional membership: Member of American Political Science Association (Washington D.C.). Member of Russian Political Science Association (Moscow).
Honors & Awards: In 2020, I received the Certificate of Gratitude from the Rector of Armenian State University of Economics. In 2015, I received a title of Associate Professor in Political Science by decision of Armenian State University of Economics Scientific Council. In 2011 by Secretary of National Security Council I Received the Rank of Counselor of the Second Class of Special Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia. In 2008 I Received “Garegin Nzhdeh” Medal by Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. In 2008 by Minister of Finance and Economy I Received the Rank of Counselor of the Second Class of Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia.
Address: 128 Nalbandyan str., 0025, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia.
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The present article seeks to provide simple textual comparisons and analyses of the Republic of Armenia's National Security Strategies of 2007 and 2020. Those elements within the Strategies which have remained, changed, or been added will then be made the subject of contextual analyses with the theoretical traditions of liberalism, realism, and Marxism to draw out the Republic of Armenia's major priorities and assess the capability of its approaches to meeting the foreign policy problems that exist. Each theory of international relations will emphasize those positions in the National Security Strategies that most accurately reflect Armenia’s past and current positions, and evaluate them in accordance with global and regional standards.
In this research, the authors have attempted to make a “3D” observation of the issue. First, the authors highlighted the philosophical foundations of information and psychological influences. Second, they showed the mechanisms that cause information and psychological influences. Third, the issue of information security was brought forward, and the issue of dealing with various means of manipulation was raised. The authors considered the information influence from the point of view of its turning into psychological influence, considering the issue in a new light.
The paper analyzes the alarming trends in Sino-American relations. Changes in geopolitical realities in recent decades and, in this context, changes of the global role of China are considered. The long-term strategic goals of the Chinese leadership and the forecast of American experts on the possibility of their implementation are presented. The research also discusses the reasons and possible consequences of the growing competition and confrontation between the two superpowers. As a result of the analysis, possible directions of future geopolitical changes and developments that threaten international security are identified.
Հոդվածը նվիրված է չին-ամերիկյան հարաբերություններում արձանագրվող վտանգավոր միտումների վերլուծությանը: Դիտարկվել է վերջին տասնամյակներում աշխարհաքաղաքական իրողությունների և այդ համատեքստում Չինաստանի գլոբալ դերակատարության փոփոխությունը: Անդրադարձ է կատարվել Չինաստանի առաջնորդների երկարաժամկետ ռազմավարական նպատակներին և դրանց իրագործման հավանականության վերաբերյալ ամերիկացի փորձագետների կանխատեսմանը: Քննարկվել են երկու գերտերությունների միջև աճող մրցակցության և դիմակայության պատճառներն ու հնարավոր հետևանքները: Իրականացված վերլուծության արդյունքում ներկայացվել են աշխարհաքաղաքական փոփոխությունների հնարավոր ուղղությունները և միջազգային անվտանգությանը սպառնացող զարգացումները:
The paper discusses global trends due to rapid changes in technology and their impact on the higher education system. Some steps are being taken in some countries to form an educational system that meets the challenges of the digital era, a more detailed study of the experience of which can be useful in developing public education policies and university development strategies in Armenia.
- LEGACY-BASED THINK TANKS - The paper is devoted to the analysis of the essence of legacy-based think tanks, which hold a special position among the typological models of think tanks, as well as their significance and role in public policy. The mission, goals and main directions of think tanks, which are created by former heads of state, are discussed. As an example of a typical model, the activities of the Carter Center, founded in 1982 by former US President Jimmy Carter, are discussed in detail.
This paper is devoted to the analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the think tank industry that arise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The issues of modernization of think tanks operating models and their toolkit are discussed. The research emphasizes the importance of taking steps in accordance with changing realities, including for preparedness for a post-pandemic world and a more effective response to current and future crises. Recommendations have been developed that can help the think tank community to keep balance and become the basis for a survival strategy during ongoing crisis, and to design a comprehensive development strategy in the post-pandemic period.
The present article seeks to provide simple textual comparisons and analyses of the Republic of Armenia's National Security Strategies of 2007 and 2020. Those elements within the Strategies which have remained, changed, or been added will then be made the subject of contextual analyses with the theoretical traditions of liberalism, realism, and Marxism to draw out the Republic of Armenia's major priorities and assess the capability of its approaches to meeting the foreign policy problems that exist. Each theory of international relations will emphasize those positions in the National Security Strategies that most accurately reflect Armenia’s past and current positions, and evaluate them in accordance with global and regional standards.
In this research, the authors have attempted to make a “3D” observation of the issue. First, the authors highlighted the philosophical foundations of information and psychological influences. Second, they showed the mechanisms that cause information and psychological influences. Third, the issue of information security was brought forward, and the issue of dealing with various means of manipulation was raised. The authors considered the information influence from the point of view of its turning into psychological influence, considering the issue in a new light.
The paper analyzes the alarming trends in Sino-American relations. Changes in geopolitical realities in recent decades and, in this context, changes of the global role of China are considered. The long-term strategic goals of the Chinese leadership and the forecast of American experts on the possibility of their implementation are presented. The research also discusses the reasons and possible consequences of the growing competition and confrontation between the two superpowers. As a result of the analysis, possible directions of future geopolitical changes and developments that threaten international security are identified.
Հոդվածը նվիրված է չին-ամերիկյան հարաբերություններում արձանագրվող վտանգավոր միտումների վերլուծությանը: Դիտարկվել է վերջին տասնամյակներում աշխարհաքաղաքական իրողությունների և այդ համատեքստում Չինաստանի գլոբալ դերակատարության փոփոխությունը: Անդրադարձ է կատարվել Չինաստանի առաջնորդների երկարաժամկետ ռազմավարական նպատակներին և դրանց իրագործման հավանականության վերաբերյալ ամերիկացի փորձագետների կանխատեսմանը: Քննարկվել են երկու գերտերությունների միջև աճող մրցակցության և դիմակայության պատճառներն ու հնարավոր հետևանքները: Իրականացված վերլուծության արդյունքում ներկայացվել են աշխարհաքաղաքական փոփոխությունների հնարավոր ուղղությունները և միջազգային անվտանգությանը սպառնացող զարգացումները:
The paper discusses global trends due to rapid changes in technology and their impact on the higher education system. Some steps are being taken in some countries to form an educational system that meets the challenges of the digital era, a more detailed study of the experience of which can be useful in developing public education policies and university development strategies in Armenia.
- LEGACY-BASED THINK TANKS - The paper is devoted to the analysis of the essence of legacy-based think tanks, which hold a special position among the typological models of think tanks, as well as their significance and role in public policy. The mission, goals and main directions of think tanks, which are created by former heads of state, are discussed. As an example of a typical model, the activities of the Carter Center, founded in 1982 by former US President Jimmy Carter, are discussed in detail.
This paper is devoted to the analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the think tank industry that arise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The issues of modernization of think tanks operating models and their toolkit are discussed. The research emphasizes the importance of taking steps in accordance with changing realities, including for preparedness for a post-pandemic world and a more effective response to current and future crises. Recommendations have been developed that can help the think tank community to keep balance and become the basis for a survival strategy during ongoing crisis, and to design a comprehensive development strategy in the post-pandemic period.
Հեղինակներն իրականացրել են ՀՀ բուհերի ուսանողների արժեհամակարգային կողմնորոշիչները վեր հանող հետազոտական աշխատանք, ցույց տվել արժեքային փոխակերպումները թվային ժամանակաշրջանի ազդեցությամբ, մշակել առաջարկություններ նոր սերնդի արժեքային կողմնորոշիչների ձևավորման վրա թվային դարաշրջանի ազդեցությունը փոքր-ինչ մեղմելու ուղղությամբ։
Հետազոտությունը կարող է օգտակար լինել քննարկված հիմնահարցերով զբաղվող մասնագետներին, դասախոսներին, ուսանողներին և բոլոր նրանց, ում հետաքրքրում են ուսանողների արժեքային կողմնորոշիչների ուսումնասիրության հիմնախնդիրները:
Աշխատությունը նախատեսված է քաղաքագետների, միջազգայնագետների, պետական ծառայողների, քաղաքականության ոլորտում որոշում կայացնողների և ընթերցող լայն շրջանակների համար:
Աշխատությունը նախատեսված է հանրային քաղաքականության հետազոտական հաստատությունների գործունեությամբ հետաքրքրվող մասնագետների և ընթերցողների լայն շրջանակների համար:
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Think Tanks in China --
The book is devoted to the role of Chinese think tanks in public policy. Around 90 think thanks in China were discussed.
The book is intended for the specialists engaged in public policy research and other interested in the topic.
Աշխատությունը նախատեսված է քաղաքագիտությամբ, փիլիսոփայության, հայ քաղաքական մտքի պատմությամբ հետաքրքրվողների և ընթերցող լայն հասարակության համար:
Աշխատանքը կարող է օգտակար լինել հանրային քաղաքականության ուսումնասիրությամբ զբաղվող մասնագետներին, դասախոսներին, ուսանողներին և բոլոր նրանց, ում հետաքրքրում են քաղաքական համակարգում ուղեղային կենտրոնների դերակատարության հարցերը:
Աշխատանքը նախատեսված է ուսանողների, դասախոսների, ինչպես նաև քաղաքագիտությամբ ու ազգային անվտանգության հիմնախնդիրներով հետաքրքրվող մասնագետների համար:
Հարցազրույցի ամբողջական տարբերակը հրապարակվել է «Իրավունք» թերթի կայքում (28/10/2018): Հղումը՝ https://www.iravunk.com/news/70030