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Analyses | | Maciej Falkowski

Protests in Armenia as a manifestation of the states systemic crisis

… the demonstrators themselves, have become known as the ‘Armenian Maidan’. The protesters, who are blocking … Baghramian avenue, one of the main arteries of the Armenian capital, are demanding that the government … opposition political parties participated in it. The Armenian government have decided to wait out the …
Analyses | | Szymon Ananicz

Victory for the ruling party in the parliamentary election in Armenia

… On 6 May the parliamentary election was held in Armenia. The election was won by the ruling party linked … with President Serzh Sargsyan, the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), which obtained over half the seats … parliament). The RPA's coalition partner, a Prosperous Armenia, also consolidated its position as it garnered …
Analyses | | Szymon Ananicz

Anti-Russian and anti-government protests in Armenia

… of people took to the streets on 15 January in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, to protest against Russia … injured. The protests were provoked by the murder of an Armenian family of seven committed by a soldier from the … is being kept inside the base, be surrendered to the Armenian justice system. More demonstrations were held …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

The success of the revolution in Armenia Pashinyan elected prime minister

… On 8 th May the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia elected a new prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, an … members of the parliament of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) which was in power until then and held 58 … in a re-run of the vote which is envisaged in the Armenian constitution. In the first vote, which was held …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenia and Azerbaijan any closer to a peace treaty

… On 31 August in Brussels, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and … This was the sixth meeting of the Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Azerbaijan after the end of … relations. The internal situation in Azerbaijan and Armenia is an additional risk factor. There is concern …
OSW Commentary | | Maciej Falkowski

From apathy to nationalist mobilisation politics makes a comeback in Armenia

… however, had a significant impact on the situation in Armenia. The country was shocked out of the political … aggression, undermined people’s trust in Russia and the Armenian-Russian alliance. It also made it clear for Armenians how uncertain the Russian security guarantees …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenias agreement with the EU – Yerevan pretends to conduct a multivectoral policy

… Armenia and the EU signed a Comprehensive and Enhanced … energy and investment climate) and support for Armenian civil society. It also provides for the … of liberalising the visa regime. Furthermore, Armenia will be able to receive financial assistance …
Analyses | | Szymon Ananicz

Armenia on its way to the Customs Union and greater dependence on Russia

… Armenia announced its decision to withdraw from … for by Moscow. These actions have been accompanied by Armenia’s domestic politics, economy and foreign policy … Hovik Abrahamyan, an oligarch who wants to strengthen Armenia’s bonds with Moscow.   Preparations for …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenia between the West and the threat of war

… On 5 April, an unprecedented Armenia-EU-US summit took place in Brussels, with the participation of Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of … The Western leaders expressed their support for Armenia’s European aspirations, pledged assistance for …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenia on the verge of a revolution Street protests continue despite the prime ministers resignation

… Sargsyan, the long-lasting and unquestioned leader of Armenia (he served as the country’s president in 2008–2018, and after Armenia’s political system was changed from presidential … who represents the governing Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), is also willing to act as prime minister. …