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March 19, 2025

Policy Recommendation: Strengthening Refugee Assistance and Integration in Armenia

Introduction The Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) convened the “Direct Dialogue: Addressing Refugee Needs in Armenia” conference on February 4, facilitating discussions between forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh, international stakeholders, and Armenian civil society representatives. The discussions highlighted significant gaps in current assistance programs, legal frameworks, and integration policies. This policy recommendation outlines […]

RCDS Research Paper: Armenia’s Structural Dependence on Russia

Armenia’s relationship with Russia has shifted from alliance to hostility due to Russia’s security failures after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War and its growing alignment with Azerbaijan, particularly during attacks in 2022 and 2023. Despite efforts to strengthen ties with the West, Armenia remains deeply dependent on Russia in key sectors like trade, energy, and security, […]

Urgent Policy Recommendations around the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

photo credits: Marut Vanyan 24.09.2023 On September 19, Azerbaijan initiated a large-scale offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, marked by shelling and the targeting of key urban centers, resulting in extensive civilian displacement and casualties. Due to the nine-month blockade, and the lack of essential goods such as fuel, food, and munitions, as well as the […]