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Pashinyan’s one-man rule threatens Armenia’s democratic development
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Russian-Style Propaganda in Armenia: Government Part of the Problem
By Tigran Grigoryan When I was invited to testify at the U.S. Helsinki Commission’s congressional hearing on Armenia last September, I drew the attention of the Russian propaganda machine. Posts about the hearing began appearing immediately after the event was announced. One of the largest Russian propaganda Telegram channels, Rybar, shared a post about the hearing. After the hearing, […]
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Demonizing media: Yerevan Mayor’s populist tactic is a threat to democracy
Campaign posters ahead of the Mayoral elections in Yerevan, Armenia By Tigran Grigoryan and Tatev Baghdasaryan On December 18, Factor TV hosted a live debate between Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan and his predecessor, Hayk Marutyan. During the debate, Marutyan criticized Avinyan’s conduct in office, particularly highlighting investigative findings from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). These findings, […]
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Old Practices Back: The Curious Case of Hovik Aghazaryan
By Tatev Baghdasaryan and Tigran Grigoryan In the ongoing controversy surrounding Hovik Aghazaryan, a former member of Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, allegations of blackmail and political pressure have emerged. During a recent interview, Aghazaryan claimed that “influential figures” threatened to reveal intimate details of his private life unless he resigns from his parliamentary position. Among […]
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Challenges Facing Armenia’s Think Tank Community
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Armenia’s Potential Arms Deal: The Politics Behind Greece’s Russian-Made Air Defense Systems
At the end of November, the Greek news outlet Enikos.gr reported that Russian-made air defense systems currently in Greece’s arsenal could be transferred or sold to Armenia. Over the past two years, there had been discussions about their potential transfer to Ukraine. “The leadership of the Greek Armed Forces is determined to continue the ‘derussification’ […]
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Public office, private gains: The controversial record of Yerevan’s mayor
By Tatev Baghdasaryan A week ago, it was reported that last month, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan took off on a week-long official visit to Los Angeles, USA, accompanied by a delegation of nine people. To organize the trip, the Yerevan Municipality signed a direct, non-competitive procurement contract worth around USD 31,800 with Luxury Voyage LLC. The expenses included eight […]
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Loyalty vs. impartiality: The government’s move undermines judicial independence
By Tatev Baghdasaryan Alexander Sirunyan, the ruling party’s nominee for a non-judge position on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), has recently become one of the most controversial figures in Armenian public life. His nomination has sparked widespread criticism and raised serious concerns about the potential impact on the independence and integrity of the judiciary. The […]
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Caught Between Moscow and the West: Armenia’s Precarious Diversification
By Tigran Grigoryan and Karena Avedissian Armenia and Russia have shared a close, complex relationship for decades, with Russia serving as Armenia’s main security and economic partner. But, recent events—particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine and renewed tensions in the South Caucasus—are straining this relationship. As Moscow’s attention has moved towards Ukraine, its influence in the region has weakened, and Armenia […]