Regional Center for Democracy and Security

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Regional Center for Democracy and Security

Regional Center for Democracy and Security

@regcendemsec

An independent think tank in Armenia that informs policymakers and the public about regional developments, fostering evidence-based research and collaboration.

Yerevan, Armenia Katılım Mart 2023
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The piece examines fake videos and fabricated headlines spreading on social media, aimed at distorting the reality of bilateral relations and security issues.
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🎉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.
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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…
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🚨 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…
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Laura Thornton@LauraLThornton·
Delighted to be on this fantastic podcast to discuss Georgia, Armenia, and geopolitics! youtu.be/RDs-Q1w7jQU
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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!
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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/…
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