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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 end of the stalemate in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process

… On 7 December, the offices of Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and … two parties promised to release prisoners of war (32 Armenian and 2 Azerbaijani) and to support each other’s … United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Armenia expressed its support for Azerbaijan's bid to …
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 …
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 Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during the Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels.
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 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 …
Analyses | | Wojciech Górecki

Armenia a power struggle between the throne and the altar with Russia in the shadows

… On 25 June, Armenia’s Investigative Committee announced it had … June led to scuffles between police and members of the Armenian clergy at the Catholicosate headquarters in Etchmiadzin. A few days earlier, Russian-Armenian oligarch Samvel Karapetyan had been arrested on …
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. …