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​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.

Reviewing The Impact Of The 2018 Velvet Revolution In Armenia

By DC Editors - April 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

Reviewing The Impact Of The 2018 Velvet Revolution In Armenia

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Asia

Armenian Reformist Leader Wins by Landslide in Early Elections

By DC Editors - December 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

Armenian Reformist Leader Wins by Landslide in Early Elections

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

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Asia

Former Armenian President Arrested for Deadly Crackdown

By DC Editors - December 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

Former Armenian President Arrested for Deadly Crackdown

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Asia

It is Time to Celebrate Armenia’s Democratic Transition

By DC Editors - October 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

Comparing Armenia’s Democratic Transition To The Color Revolutions

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Armenia, Democracy Protests, Middle East, Worldwide Corruption

Comparing Armenia’s Velvet Revolution With Ukraine, Georgia

By DC Editors - April 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

Armenia's Velvet Revolution voting

Protests have been building for the last two weeks over an alleged power grab by the former prime minister

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Democracy Protests, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine

Massive Armenian Protests as Political Talks Called Off

By DC Editors - April 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Armenian Protests

From Voice of America: Thousands of anti-government protesters marched in Armenia’s capital on Wednesday after planned talks

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Democracy Protests, Europe

Vote Monitors Say Armenian Elections Tainted by Vote-Buying

By DC Editors - April 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Armenian Elections Tainted

OSCE criticised Armenia’s election saying it had been tainted by instances of vote-buying and interference

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Middle East

Armenian Prime Minister Resigns Following Protests

By DC Editors - September 8, 2016 Leave a Comment

Armenian Prime Minister Resigns

Cabinet likely to be replaced after the Armenian Prime Minister resigns following public discontent

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia

Armenia Protests Target Dangerous Russian Influence

By DC Editors - July 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Armenia Protests

Vladimir Putin has reason to worry that the growing Armenia protests weaken his regional influence

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Democracy Protests, Europe, Russia

Armenia Energy Protests Focus on Government Corruption

By DC Editors - June 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Armenia Energy Protests

Capital city protests refuse to budge as focus turns from Armenia energy to government’s graft

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Armenia, Democracy Protests, Middle East, Worldwide Corruption

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