Tag: parliamentary

January 2, 2022
2021: The Post-War Year

2021: The Post-War Year

2021 was a difficult year for the Armenian nation as it continued to confront external threats, Azerbaijani incursions into its sovereign territory and an unclear future for both Armenia and Artsakh. Here we present a brief overview of the main events from the past year.

December 6, 2018

Can Direct Democracy Work in Armenia?

After coming to power following the Velvet Revolution, acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made references on several occasions about direct democracy, saying that the highest power belongs directly to the people. What is direct democracy and can it be applied in Armenia?

April 19, 2017
The Unbearable Lightness of Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections

The Unbearable Lightness of Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections

The Republican Party of Armenia’s victory following parliamentary elections has left a bad aftertaste for many in the country. How was it that the RPA, despite its perceived unpopularity was able to secure a majority in parliament? Sos Avetisyan tries to look beyond the surface of political realities and into the heart of state-citizen relations.