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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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The Iran-US-Israel Conflict: War Dynamics and Consequences for Armenia

The military actions that began on the morning of February 28, 2026, have become the most large-scale direct confrontation between Iran and its adversaries—the United States and Israel. Initial US/Israeli air and missile strikes against targets inside Iran triggered a retaliatory response from Tehran. Despite the significant scale of the strikes, the conflict currently remains […]

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RCDS Analytical Brief: Strategic Implications of the Iran Crisis for Armenia

The ongoing war around Iran represents a systemic challenge to the regional balance and carries significant implications for Armenia’s security, economy, and logistical connectivity. Iran plays an important role in Armenia’s external economic relations: key trade routes linking Armenia with the markets of the Persian Gulf and Asia pass through Iranian territory. Iran is also […]

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The Emigration of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians Undermines Armenia’s Demographic Stability

As of February 1, 2025, the number of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians who have left Armenia and not yet returned stands at 15,000 people. The total number of forcibly displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians is 150,000. This figure represents residents who left Nagorno‑Karabakh as a result of the 2020 war and the ethnic cleansing carried out by Azerbaijan in […]

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From Blitz to Attrition: The Evolution of the Russia–Ukraine War

Four years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. During this time, the conflict has gone through several phases—from the advance of mechanized columns and maneuver offensives to a prolonged positional struggle and a stage of systemic attrition. The war has taken on a character in which not […]

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