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Armenia’s Election Opens the Door to a More Ambitious Partnership with Europe
The outcome of June’s Armenian parliamentary election, in which Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secured re-election, reaffirmed that closer engagement with Europe...
Azerbaijan Says Peace With Armenia Depends on Constitutional Changes
Azerbaijan says it is already living in a state of "real peace" with Armenia following decades of conflict, but insists that Yerevan must amend...
The (domestic) problem with Armenia’s recent elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been re-elected to another term after being victorious in his country’s 7 June elections. His re-election is a...
EU Pledges New Support for Armenia as Russia Maintains Trade Pressure
The European Union announced an additional €18 million in economic assistance for Armenia and eased market access for Armenian exports as Brussels seeks to...
Armenia’s June 7 Election: Procedural Legitimacy and Tainted Mandate
Armenia voted on June 7 in a parliamentary election intensely contested by 18 political parties and alliances. The 59 percent voter turnout was a...
Armenia Election Pashinyan Wins Majority as pro Russia Opposition Gains Ground
Armenia’s governing Civil Contract party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won a parliamentary election with 49.8 percent of the vote, according to the...
Armenia’s High-Stakes Election: Key Issues and What to Watch
Armenia is holding a parliamentary election on Sunday where the ruling Civil Contract party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, faces various opposition parties...
Putin Pressures Armenia as Russia Struggles to Maintain Global Influence
Russia's influence across its traditional sphere of influence is facing growing challenges as the war in Ukraine continues to consume military, economic and diplomatic...
Russia Recalls Armenia Envoy as EU Shift Sparks Pre-Vote Tensions
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, S. P. Kopyrkin, for consultations due to Armenia's growing ties with the European Union ahead of upcoming...
Russia Accused of Election Interference as Armenia Moves Closer to the West
Russia has intensified efforts to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of Armenia’s upcoming June 7 election, according to Western intelligence and government...