On February 4, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) held a conference titled “Direct Dialogue: Addressing Refugee Needs in Armenia.” The first panel featured speakers including John Gallagher, the British Ambassador to Armenia; Patrik Svensson, the Swedish Ambassador; and Jan Plešinger, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia. The discussion was moderated […]
On January 23, a discussion titled “Challenges Facing the Expert Community in Armenia” took place. Speaker Anna Gevorgyan addressed the trends of devaluation within the expert field, focusing in particular on the blurring of boundaries between engaging in politics and conducting political analysis in Armenia. The discussion also touched upon the issue of projecting political […]
On December 16, the Second Annual Armenian Conference for Democratic Security took place, bringing together experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss Armenia’s democratic development amidst a challenging geopolitical and security landscape. The panel discussions addressed key issues, including judicial reforms, local self-governance, media polarization, and the complex challenges of integrating Artsakh refugees into […]
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 […]
