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RCDS Research Visit to Syunik

Experts from the Regional Center for Democracy and Security visited Syunik from June 15–18, 2026. During the visit, they met with various population groups and local self-government representatives to discuss the process initiated by the Washington documents on August 8, 2025, as well as the potential challenges and opportunities related to the TRIP route. Discussions […]

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Meeting with the Head and Team of the EU Monitoring Mission

From June 15–18, the RCDS team conducted a research visit to Armenia’s Syunik Province. As part of the visit, the team stopped in Yeghegnadzor for an exchange of views with Satu Koivu, Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA), Marek Kuberski, and members of the Mission’s team. The discussion focused on recent […]

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Fifth Workshop for Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees

On May 23, the fifth workshop organized within the framework of the Regional Center for Democracy and Security’s project “Strengthening the Democratic Engagement of Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees” took place, bringing together individuals who had worked in various sectors in Nagorno-Karabakh. Ani Grigoryan, head of CivilNet’s fact-checking team, spoke about media literacy and combating disinformation, presenting the […]

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RCDS Report Presentation: Comparing Russian Information Influence in Moldova and Armenia

On May 21, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security hosted a public discussion in Yerevan focused on the findings of the report “Comparing Russian Information Influence in Moldova and Armenia: Patterns, Challenges, and Specificities.” The discussion featured Lili Dubois-Harounyan, Research Assistant at the RCDS and author of the report, and was moderated by Tigran […]

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The Fourth RCDS Workshop with the Participation of Former Civil Servants from Nagorno-Karabakh

On May 16, the fourth workshop organized within the framework of the Regional Center for Democracy and Security’s project “Strengthening the Democratic Engagement of Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees” took place with the participation of former public servants from Nagorno-Karabakh. During the workshop, electoral processes expert Mariam Hoveyan presented the amendments made to Armenia’s Electoral Code, addressing the […]

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Discussion: Inclusion of Nagorno Karabakh Refugees in the Armenian Labor Market

On April 27, a discussion titled “Inclusion of Nagorno Karabakh Residents in the Armenian Labor Market” was organized by the Regional Center for Democracy and Security. Nvard Sargsyan, Head of the Employment Programs Coordination Division at the Department of Employment Security and Labor Potential Development of the Unified Social Service, presented the employment support program […]

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The Third RCDS workshop with school principals and teachers from Nagorno-Karabakh

On April 19, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) held its latest workshop under the “Enhancing Democratic Inclusion for Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees.” project, attended by school principals and teachers from Artsakh. RCDS expert Tatev Ghazaryan presented the amendments to the Electoral Code of the Republic of Armenia and addressed issues concerning the misuse of […]

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Second RCDS Workshop Held for Nagorno-Karabakh Community Leaders

On April 12, the second workshop for community leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh took place within the framework of the Regional Center for Democracy and Security’s project “Enhancing Democratic Inclusion for Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees.” The workshop brought together mayors of towns and villages, as well as heads of regions, from Nagorno-Karabakh. RCDS expert Tatevik Ghazaryan spoke about electoral […]

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RCDS workshop for young leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh

On April 4, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security organized the first workshop on electoral processes, civic participation, and countering disinformation in Yerevan as part of the project “Enhancing Democratic Inclusion for Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees.” The workshop’s target group was young leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh. RCDS expert Tatev Ghazaryan presented an overview of electoral systems, with […]

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