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In his latest for CivilNet, Tigran Grigoryan argues that Nikol Pashinyan’s Moscow visit focused on railway control—and Russia signaled real economic consequences if Armenia moves to reduce Russian leverage. civilnet.am/en/news/1011105

Tigran Grigoryan warns in this article for OC Media that Pashinyan’s “inevitable war” narrative ahead of the elections risks raising the stakes—potentially justifying anti-democratic measures while further endangering the fragile peace process. oc-media.org/opinion-the-ri…

RCDS Director Tigran Grigoryan shares his analysis in @lemondefr on the potential impact of the Iran conflict on Armenia's security, economy, and supply routes. Key concerns: disrupted deliveries, energy risks, and regional instability. lemonde.fr/international/…

Tigran Grigoryan examines how Nikol Pashinyan verbally attacking a displaced woman from Nagorno-Karabakh reflects broader patterns of hate speech & media amplification that normalize discrimination against refugees and threaten social cohesion in Armenia. civilnet.am/en/news/101026…

Eduard Arakelyan examines the high-stakes scenario of seizing Iran’s Kharg Island. While technically possible, capturing the island would require massive coordination and resources, and holding it could trigger a prolonged conflict on the Iranian mainland. rcds.am/en/irans-kharg…

RCDS has joined a statement condemning Nikol Pashinyan’s verbal attack against a forcibly displaced woman from Nagorno-Karabakh on March 22, 2026, and calls on the Armenian authorities to take concrete steps to prevent hate speech against refugees. factor.am/en/8591.html?f…

Edita Gzoyan, Director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, resigned at the direct instruction of Nikol Pashinyan—over a book gift deemed “provocative.” A troubling case, undermining institutional autonomy and academic freedom. New Democracy Watch ⬇️ civilnet.am/en/news/100945…

The piece examines fake videos and fabricated headlines spreading on social media, aimed at distorting the reality of bilateral relations and security issues.

Read the inaugural article by RCDS intern Lili Dubois-Harounyan for CivilNetCheck, analyzing a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting Armenia and France. civilnet.am/en/news/100871…

🎉Four years ago today, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security was established, and today it turns 4! We thank our colleagues, partners, and supporters and look forward to continuing our work on democracy, security, and informed public dialogue in Armenia and beyond.

Read Tigran Grigoryan’s comments on how the Iran war could affect the prospects for implementing the TRIPP project in this BBC Russian article. bbc.com/russian/articl…

Tigran Grigoryan argues that while foreign interference ahead of Armenia’s elections is real, the preoccupation of both international and domestic actors with this topic risks sidelining other challenges that are equally critical for electoral integrity. civilnet.am/en/news/100750…

🚨 New RCDS Brief: The Iran war poses serious challenges for Armenia’s security, trade, and defense. Key risks include disrupted transport corridors, delays in Indian arms deliveries, refugee flows, and regional instability. Read the analytical brief: rcds.am/en/rcds-analyt…

RCDS analyst Eduard Arakelyan comments for CivilNet on Iran’s drone strike at Nakhchivan airport. Read the full article: civilnet.am/en/news/100643…

McCain Institute's @LauraLThornton joined the @regcendemsec podcast to discuss democratic backsliding in Georgia and its impact on Armenia. Watch: youtu.be/RDs-Q1w7jQU?si…

Delighted to be on this fantastic podcast to discuss Georgia, Armenia, and geopolitics! youtu.be/RDs-Q1w7jQU

Tigran Grigoryan comments for OC Media on South Caucasus reactions to US-Israeli strikes in Iran. Read the article: oc-media.org/armenia-azerba…

We’re happy to welcome our new intern, Henry Paul Krüger! Politics & Public Administration graduate of University of Konstanz, he joins Regional Center for Democracy and Security to research Armenia’s foreign policy diversification and EU alignment. Welcome!

Tigran Grigoryan speaks with Laura Thornton, Senior Director at the McCain Institute, about democratic backsliding in Georgia, its implications for Armenia, and the broader global challenges facing democracy today. youtube.com/watch?v=RDs-Q1…

Anna Melikyan, PRWB Projects Coordinator, Legal Expert, participated in the 3rd Annual Armenian Democratic Security Forum. The forum, organized by the @regcendemsec, brought together key stakeholders to discuss pressing internal challenges facing Armenia. prwb.am/en/2026/02/20/…