2026 Elections: Who Will Lead Armenia Next? 

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, commentator Eric Hacopian surveys the political field ahead of the 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections, which are shaping up to be crowded, uncertain, and highly consequential. He outlines the names currently expected to run and assesses which figures are real contenders versus those who have more visibility than viability. Hacopian also considers the role of foreign influence, what each side must do to win, and the under-discussed issues that could ultimately decide the outcome.

0:00- Who are the candidates in Armenia's 2026 election?
4:01- What does the government needs to do to win re-election?
5:40- Geopolitical aspects of the election
8:32- Do any opposition figures have a chance of winning?
10:31- Is there anyone in the opposition the government should fear?
13:08- Who does Azerbaijan want to see win?
15:47- A big issue not being discussed right now?