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Escalating Rhetoric Threatens Armenia’s Faltering Democratic Path
3 July 2025
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Pashinyan Targets Remnants of Old Regime as Election Showdown Looms
10 June 2025
For over a week now, the Armenian public has been subjected to another unedifying spectacle between the country’s political and spiritual leadership. Tirades posted on social media by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan targeting Armenian Catholicos Karekin II, who he accuses of fathering at least one child despite an oath of celibacy, have been incendiary. The allegation is not new. Armenian media even named an alleged daughter back in 2013. However, Pashinyan’s wife, Anna Hakobyan, further ratcheted up tensions by referring to some members of the clergy as paedophiles while not presenting any evidence.
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Bibilov claims victory in South Ossetia poll
10 April 2017
Early reports from Tskhinvali suggest that Parliamentary Speaker Anatoli Bibilov has claimed an outright victory in South Ossetia's presidential election which took place on Sunday (10 April) ousting the current incumbent, Leonid Tibilov, but other reports say a run-off is necessary
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Georgian President calls for an anti-annexation policy to be developed with allies
8 April 2017
The President's speech came on the eve of controversial polls in South Osseta that have been characterised as illegitimate by the European Union and the United States
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LIVE BLOG: Armenia Votes
3 April 2017
"In the end what matters is the assessment that the Armenian people themselves give, be it in the media, social media, or one suspects, more quietly in their discussions with family and friends."
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Republican Party consolidates power in Armenia
3 April 2017
With more than 80% of votes counted four parties appear likely to be represented in the new parliament. Turnout for the elections was just over 60%
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Lively Armenian election campaign comes to a close
1 April 2017
Parties have made their last pitch to the voters ahead of polling on Sunday. Saturday is a day of silence and no campaigning is allowed.
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Editorial: Armenia votes
30 March 2017
Expectations in and out of Armenia about these elections, have been modest. Internally political cynicism is the order of the day. Externally, western governments hope for small steps forward.
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International community concerned by allegations of intimidation, attempts to buy votes, and use of administrative resources
30 March 2017
The European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany have issued a joint statement on the coming parliamentary elections in Armenia
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Commentary: Georgia's new political journey
31 October 2016
The period of democratic transition is over, and a new phase, where the emphasis must be on state and democratic consolidation, has opened. The October 2016 Parliamentary elections in Georgia were not perfect, but they were the best the country ever had, and within the accepted international standards. Well organised, competitive and fair elections now need to become a habit, so that politicians and voters alike can focus on policies and substance.
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Georgia's night of horrors
9 October 2016
Commentary: For Georgia, the night of 8 to 9 October can be described as the return of the ghosts of the past, threatening to derail the country's significant, but still fragile, achievements in the process of democratic state-building