Harout Manougian
Articles by Harout Manougian
Wed Nov 20 2019
Why the 2016 Gyumri and Vanadzor Municipal Election Results Were Boycotted
Opposition parties in Armenia’s second and third largest cities considered the last municipal elections to be illegitimate and refused to attend council meetings for a year. The concerns they raised can be addressed before 2021.
Thu Oct 31 2019
Logging Your Internet Activity: What's True and What's Not
A draft document penned by an independent government regulator has raised important questions about digital privacy. Though the proposal definitely has issues, the rumors it sparked are alarmist and exaggerated.
Tue Oct 08 2019
Direct Democracy: Can Citizens in Armenia Force a Referendum?
Armenia’s Law on Referenda was passed in 2018 but how effective is it at giving citizens a voice?
