Armenia

Armenia is a parliamentary republic with more open political system.
However, weak institutions, political polarization, and governance challenges create risks of democratic backsliding.

Political system and governance

Armenia maintains competitive elections and a functioning multiparty system.
 Yet several issues raise concerns:

• Growing concentration of power in the executive
• Incomplete judicial reforms
• Intensified political rhetoric increasing polarization
• Isolated cases of police overreach during protests

Armenia is not an authoritarian state, but elements of institutional fragility make it vulnerable to illiberal tendencies.

Human rights and civil society

Armenia hosts an active civil society and vibrant media landscape, but faces certain pressures:

• Polarization affects media pluralism
• NGOs occasionally become targets of political discourse
• Law enforcement responses during demonstrations remain debated

Nevertheless, public activism and civic participation remain strong.

Economy and key indicators

Armenia has a small, open economy with growing technology and service sectors.
 Key challenges include:

• High economic dependence on Russia
• Slow structural reforms in key industries
• Vulnerability to political and regional instability
• Weak institutional capacity that limits sustainable development

Economic modernization remains an ongoing process.

Regional relations and foreign policy

Armenia is undergoing a geopolitical reorientation:

• Reassessing its relationship with Russia
• Increasing cooperation with the EU and Western partners
• Redefining its security strategy after recent regional developments

These shifts shape internal political debates and long-term planning.

Challenges and prospects

• Strengthening judicial independence
• Protecting civil society space
• Reducing media polarization
• Building a coherent foreign policy direction
• Lowering political polarization and improving governance stability