Armenia articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for better democracy in Armenia. According to Freedom House, the "although parliamentary elections in May 2012 showed some notable improvements, vote-buying and voter intimidation remained extremely prevalent". A turbulent region and rivalry with Azerbaijan pose constant challenges. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the contested area of Nagorny Karabakh.

What Georgia And Armenia Protests Tell Us About Democracy

by DC Editors - April 16, 2021

Patterns in Georgian and Armenian democracy protests are indicators of both countries’ democratic tolerance and liberalization.

Can New Election Laws Pull Armenia Out Of Crisis?

by DC Editors - April 12, 2021

Faced with waning popular support, allies of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian are now working to reform Armenia’s election laws.

Armenia Amendments Threaten Media and Freedom of Expression

by DC Editors - March 28, 2021

Armenia’s parliament has adopted legal reforms that aim to limit freedom of expression by raising fines for defamation and insult.

Will Armenia’s Political Turmoil Undo Its Democracy?

by DC Editors - March 9, 2021

For 30 years, Armenia was a regional force, able to defeat its neighbor and claim land it believed was rightfully its own. Until it wasn’t.

Reviewing The Impact Of The 2018 Velvet Revolution In Armenia

by DC Editors - April 29, 2019

The 2018 Velvet Revolution in Armenia is a historic opportunity for democratic development. Popular protests led by Nikol Pashinian.

Armenian Reformist Leader Wins by Landslide in Early Elections

by DC Editors - December 11, 2018

Armenian reformist leader Nikol Pashinyan won by landslide the early parliamentary elections Sunday, Central Election Commission’s (CEC) results showed.

Former Armenian President Arrested for Deadly Crackdown

by DC Editors - December 8, 2018

Armenian court puts the nation’s former president in custody on charges linked to a deadly police crackdown on a 2008 protest over alleged voting fraud.

It is Time to Celebrate Armenia’s Democratic Transition

by DC Editors - October 12, 2018

A wave of enthusiasm democracy can be felt in Armenia since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan began his term on May 8, 2018, reflected in a new poll by IRI.