On October 15, The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Tbilisi Office for the South Caucasus Region hosted a Böll Talks webinar examining Armenia’s strategic dependencies on Russia. The event featured the presentation of the report, “Armenia’s Structural Dependence on Russia: Trade, Energy, Security,” prepared by the Regional Center for Democracy and Security. Moderated by Sonja Schiffers, Director […]
On September 27, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) presented its new research, “Armenia’s Structural Dependence on Russia: Trade, Energy, Security,” to an audience of invited guests. This research was conducted in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Yerevan Office for the South Caucasus region. During the event, the authors outlined the main […]
On September 21, as part of the RCDS program focused on integrating Nagorno-Karabakh refugees into Armenia’s NGO and analytical sectors, we visited the Vanadzor office of the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly (HCA) and the Journalists’ “Asparez” Club in Gyumri. At the HCA Vanadzor office, President Artur Sakunts and lawyer Ani Chatinyan provided an insightful overview of […]
On September 10, Tigran Grigoryan, director of the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS), delivered a testimony at the U.S. Helsinki Commission’s Congressional hearing on Armenia. His address emphasized the urgent need for international support to strengthen Armenia’s democracy and security in the face of ongoing challenges. Grigoryan highlighted three critical issues facing Armenia: […]
On August 30, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security hosted a discussion titled “Integration of NK refugees into Armenia’s Security Structures: Challenges and Next Steps.” During the event, RCDS analyst Eduard Arakelyan and retired Colonel Grigory Sahakyan addressed the integration of former officers from the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army and other security agencies into Armenia’s […]
On August 24-25, the second RCDS retreat under the “Integration of Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees into Armenia’s Analytical and NGO Sectors” program was held in Tsakhkadzor. The course aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to secure employment in the NGO sector or to develop their own programs and seek funding. The sessions were […]
On August 6, participants from the RCDS project, which focuses on integrating Nagorno-Karabakh refugees into Armenia’s analytical and NGO sectors, visited the Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia (APRI Armenia). During the meeting, APRI representatives presented the organization’s activities, goals, and both implemented and ongoing projects. They discussed the diversification of Armenia’s foreign policy and […]
On July 12, participants from the RCDS project focused on integrating Artsakh refugees into Armenia’s analytical and NGO sectors visited the Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center (TIAC). During the visit, TIAC representatives presented the organization’s mission, goals, and both completed and ongoing programs. They provided valuable insights into Armenia’s corruption landscape and the current anti-corruption policies. […]
On June 20, we visited the Caucasus Institute research center with participants of the RCDS program for the integration of Artsakh refugees in the analytical and NGO fields of Armenia. During the meeting, Caucasus Institute staff spoke about the organization’s activities and goals, as well as the projects they have implemented and are currently carrying […]
