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.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to watch a video of this episode. 0:00 - Introduction to Energy Bytes Podcast3:15 - Artsakh Conflict Overview5:29 - Who is John Kalfayan6:04 - Origins of Artsakh-Azerbaijan Conflict15:31 - Armenia's Historical Background19:20 - Energy Politics in Artsakh Invasion21:04 - Azerbaijan's Strategic Objectives28:21 - BTC Pipeline Ownership Debate31:33 - BP's Energy Sustainability Goals34:50 - Oil Industry's Role in Conflict Regions36:30 - US Foreign Aid to Armenia39:30 - Documenting War Crimes in Artsakh41:30 - Reflecting on Artsakh Invasion44:22 - Impacts of Sanctions on Countrieshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters