Democracy Watch

Foreign interference is real, but not Armenia’s only election risk

Rewriting the constitution for narrow aims contradicts democratic principles

The Rule of Law or Rule by Law? Armenia’s Deepening Church Crisis

Continued pressure on Iranian protesters and anti-corruption stagnation in Armenia

Labeling Independent Actors “Pro-Russian”: A New Instrument for Censoring Critics

Freedom of Assembly and Foreign Pressure: A Dangerous Precedent for Armenia

Pashinyan’s New Year address exposes erosion of institutional boundaries

2025: A Year of Democratic Backsliding in Armenia

The standoff in Etchmiadzin and the instrumentalization of law enforcement

State Interference and the Erosion of Religious Freedom and Autonomy in Armenia

Administrative Resources and an Uneven Playing Field Ahead of Elections

Opposition Bloggers Detained in Armenia: Implications for Free Speech and Political Discourse

Democracy Under Pressure: The Role of Civil Society in Armenia

Big Brother is Watching You: Surveillance, Leaks, and Democratic Backsliding

Criminal Justice as a Political Tool in Armenia