Armenia weighs small modular reactors after Vance’s visit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s announcement of a nuclear cooperation deal with Armenia put small modular reactors (SMRs) at the center of Armenia’s plans to replace its aging Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant. To understand what that choice really means, including the feasibility, timelines, and risks, we speak with former U.S. Ambassador Tom Armbruster, a veteran diplomat and nuclear affairs officer. He breaks down Armenia’s options and what the country’s energy future could realistically look like.