Regional Center for Democracy and Security
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An independent think tank in Armenia that informs policymakers and the public about regional developments, fostering evidence-based research and collaboration.
Yerevan, Armenia
Joined March 2023
Become a monthly supporter to help independent and non-partisan analysis on Armenia's security, foreign policy and democratic development. https://t.co/IVp66JpsVO
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Azerbaijan’s military parade in Baku revealed new Israeli systems entering its arsenal — including the Hero-120 drone, SkyStriker Block 4, and the Sea Breaker cruise missile. @ArakelyanEdG analyzes how Israeli technology is boosting Azerbaijan’s military. https://t.co/pTDF8MAR4a
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The parade of the armed forces of Azerbaijan on November 8, 2025, in Baku became a showcase for the newest Israeli military technologies. The demonstration of w
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France’s latest arms export report shows a clear strategic shift: Armenia is emerging as a long-term defense partner. In his new piece, RCDS analyst Eduard Arakelyan breaks down the scale, structure, and significance of this cooperation. https://t.co/w8PbvEfkBL
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The Report to the French Parliament on Arms Exports for 2024, prepared in the summer of 2025 by the French government, recorded the beginning of growing militar
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We were pleased to welcome Members of the European Parliament from The Left group, Jonas Sjöstedt and Per Clausen, to the RCDS office today for a discussion covering a wide range of topics — from Armenia’s domestic developments to regional issues and broader international trends.
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#DemocracyWatch: The recent leak of videos of an intimate nature allegedly involving Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan reveals how surveillance and compromising materials are being weaponized in Armenia. Read the full piece by Tigran Grigoryan 👇 https://t.co/6KPwKm0fBg
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By Tigran Grigoryan On May 30, at the very beginning of the current phase of confrontation between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the country’s ruling party, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made...
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#DemWatch 10 clergymen were questioned and criminal cases were filed against 3, while lawyer Alexander Kochubaev was jailed over a FB post. These prosecutions reflect growing selective justice in Armenia and the use of law enforcement for political ends. https://t.co/v8irW9ZWjW
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By Tigran Grigoryan #DemocracyWatch – On October 15, the Investigative Committee of Armenia detained ten clergymen from the Aragatsotn Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and conducted a search...
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Great to catch up with @regcendemsec to discuss current trends and developments in Armenia. // Я был рад возможности обсудить текущие события и тренды в Армении со специалистами Регионального центра демократии и безопасности в Ереване.
We were pleased to host Australia’s Ambassador to Russia, John Geering, at the RCDS office today. We discussed recent developments in Armenia and the wider region with Ambassador Geering.
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We were pleased to host Australia’s Ambassador to Russia, John Geering, at the RCDS office today. We discussed recent developments in Armenia and the wider region with Ambassador Geering.
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An insightful country brief on Armenia by our colleagues @EEDemocracy, featuring our work and perspective. “RCDS, together with CivilNet, runs the Democracy Watch initiative, monitoring signs of democratic backsliding in Armenia.” https://t.co/iBHfzHSHWR
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The trauma of the 2020 war, the displacement of the Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians in 2023, and the ongoing uncertainty in its relations with neighbours and strategic partners are all…
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📢 We're looking for a Project Officer to support our programs and activities. 🔹 Fluent in Armenian & English 🔹 MA in Political Science, IR, or related field 🔹 NGO/think tank experience 🔹 Strong organizational & analytical skills 📅 Apply by Oct 28 → regcendemsec@gmail.com
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Support our work if you value evidence-based analysis on Armenia and the region: https://t.co/IVp66JpsVO
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Gen. Samvel Babayan recently criticized Armenia’s purchase of French Caesar 6×6 howitzers, citing limited elevation and larger crew size. RCDS analyst Eduard Arakelyan disagrees, arguing the decision is practical and more realistic than the alternatives. https://t.co/pSUTKqouZJ
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General Samvel Babayan (Commander of the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army, 1992–1999) recently criticized the decision to purchase the French Caesar 6×6 self-prope
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Eduard Arakelyan's comments on the decision to archive the 2020 war report: “Secrecy may look safe politically but in the long run it is strategically dangerous. Armies and states do not reform by hiding their mistakes. They reform by acknowledging them.” https://t.co/HgifnYTYh7
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By Siranush Adamyan Armenia’s parliament has archived the long-awaited report on the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, classifying it as “top secret.” The decision means that even members of parliament can...
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On October 8, @regcendemsec held a discussion on its new report, “The New Face of War: Lessons of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict for Armenia.” Author Eduard Arakelyan presented key findings and drew parallels with Armenia’s security context, followed by a Q&A session.
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Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan’s two-year prison sentence marks a troubling case for Armenia’s rule of law. Once deemed non-criminal, his words have now led to imprisonment—reflecting growing politicization of justice. Read the new Democracy Watch analysis:
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By Tigran Grigoryan and Tatev Ghazaryan On October 3, Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan was sentenced to two years in prison under the Criminal Code for “making public calls aimed at seizing power,...
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✒️ „Rosyjska inwazja na Ukrainę w 2022 r. wykreowała nową rzeczywistość bezpieczeństwa w regionie, generując na Kaukazie Południowym próżnię władzy, którą Azerbejdżan wykorzystał do osiągnięcia swoich celów strategicznych. Baku rozpoczęło zakrojony na szeroką skalę atak na
RCDS director Tigran Grigoryan examines the sharp decline of support for Russia in Armenia in his article for the @MieroszewskiPL. He explores how Moscow’s inaction in recent regional crises have undermined decades of strategic ties. https://t.co/jeDsncoF9i
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RCDS director Tigran Grigoryan examines the sharp decline of support for Russia in Armenia in his article for the @MieroszewskiPL. He explores how Moscow’s inaction in recent regional crises have undermined decades of strategic ties. https://t.co/jeDsncoF9i
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Oglądaj filmy dokumentalne o historii, kulturze i współczesności Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej. Rzetelne źródło wiedzy i inspiracji.
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Civil Contract raised millions in 2022–23 through dubious donations, many from “straw donors” or people unaware their names were used. Investigations were closed with no consequences, highlighting weak oversight and delayed transparency. #DemocracyWatch
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By Tatev Ghazaryan The Anti-Corruption Committee recently closed a criminal investigation into alleged illegal donations to the ruling Civil Contract (CC) party in 2022. The case, which had been...
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RCDS President Tigran Grigoryan’s interview with the German outlet T-online, analyzing the impact of the Washington summit on the Armenia–Azerbaijan normalization process. https://t.co/UwvdMqhNbh
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US-Präsident Donald Trump inszeniert sich als Friedensvermittler, unter anderem im Kaukasus. Doch hat er den schwelenden Konflikt wirklich beendet?
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Check out this DW Russian Service piece on the initiative to shorten mandatory military service in Armenia, featuring insights from RCDS analyst Eduard Arakelyan. https://t.co/cnxxRqLRCn
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Пока ряд стран ЕС на фоне растущих угроз думают о возвращении к воинскому призыву, Армения, еще недавно стоявшая перед экзистенциальными вызовами, сокращает срок армейской службы.
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Tigran Grigoryan writes about his personal recollections of the events that led to the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh. He also explains why the Armenian government has never expressed condolences or held any official commemoration of the date. https://t.co/zdympHhc6o
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On September 19, 2023, I went to work as usual, with several meetings scheduled for the day. Before midday, a Georgian scholar who was working on a paper about the impact of Russia’s invasion of...
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