Sat Mar 20 2021
From Voter Jubilance to Voter Alienation
By Rafael Oganesyan , Nerses Kopalyan
Political efficacy has been replaced with a wave of voter alienation among a large percentage of Armenia’s electorate. With snap parliamentary elections set for June 20, these issues will be front and center.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Electoral Reform Bill Made Public as Early Election Talks Continue
By Harout Manougian
Proposed changes to Armenia’s Electoral Code began in the summer of 2018. Almost three years later, the electoral reform bill has been sent to the Venice Commission for an expert opinion. Will the bill make its way into law before potential early elections, if at all?
Tue Mar 09 2021
Opening Borders: Armenia’s Economic Risks
By Astghik Karapetyan
The lifting of blockades is presented as a benefit for Armenia, but some business leaders doubt that the Government is prepared for accompanying risks to the Armenian economy.
