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THE TRAITOR AND THE TRIBUNE: A LIVE CONFESSION OF HIGH TREASON

What kind of peace is this, when each new day since the war has brought fresh concessions? This is not independence, but the steady contraction of sovereign space - despite Nikol Pashinyan’s attempts to claim otherwise. This is not “salvation from the scaffold,” as the prime minister asserts; it is a tightening noose - slow, incremental, and ultimately suffocating for Armenia.

Независимость по формуле Пашиняна: суверенитет или новая система табу

В марте 2026 года Никол Пашинян представил концепцию «Реальной Армении», где независимость определяется как переход от «зависимости от немногих» к «зависимости от многих». В теории — это путь к устойчивости и суверенитету. На практике — иная картина.

Game of Thrones in Armenia: Sargsyan, Minasyan, and Pashinyan vs. Kocharyan – A Fight for the Nation’s Soul

Although the political landscape in Armenia and the motives of its key actors are no secret to either experts or the politically aware public, the information campaign against Robert Kocharyan and his Armenia Alliance ahead of the elections may at first appear to be routine pre-election polemics. It seemed like a standard competition in which parties exchange accusations and attempt to strengthen their positions.
Айк Наапетян

Hayk Nahapetyan: From Baku’s Statements to Domestic Blackmail — How Fear Shapes Armenia’s Agenda

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The Public Tribunal’s key conclusion is explicit: Nikol Pashinyan and his team constitute a threat to Armenia’s national security. The sooner Armenia removes what is described as an anti-national leadership, the sooner it can emerge from the situation created by the “velvet revolutionaries.”

“Tovarish General” Telegram Channel’s Comments on Statement by Artsakh Parliamentary Factions

“Artsakh's parliamentary factions issued a statement following a Pashinyan's scandalous altercation with a forcefully displaced Artakhi resident, Armine Mosyan, and her child, and the subsequent ‘retreat’ of that sly demagogue.
Артур Амбарцумян

Запретные темы армянской политики: о чём не смеют говорить ни власть, ни оппозиция

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Артур Амбарцумян отмечает, что в политическом поле существуют «запретные темы», о которых не говорят ни власть, ни оппозиция.

EXECUTIONER IN A SUBWAY CAR: PASHINYAN, THE PEOPLE OF ARTSAKH, AND ALIYEV’S RHETORIC IN THE HEART OF ARMENIA

Pashinyan’s systematic policy of discrediting, dividing, and labeling the people of Artsakh is an intentional strategy to conceal his own betrayal. He seeks to disunite the nation in order to avoid a fair judgment of history.

Lessons of History Not Learned: From WWI to the Loss of Artsakh

A settlement of the Karabakh conflict under the Russian scenario would have allowed Armenia not only to preserve Artsakh but also to play a significant role in the implementation of the North–South Corridor project.

Syndicate of the Badalyan Brothers: Non-Transparent Schemes of Financing Pashinyan’s Power

The Novostnik.ru website has published an article titled “Syndicate of the Badalyans: Deception, Bribery, Murders.” It is a documentary and analytical piece of significant informational, public, and political relevance. The article adopts a comprehensive fact-based approach, outlining alleged schemes behind a transnational network bearing features of financial misconduct and criminal activity.

Argishti Kiviryan: Pashinyan’s Power and the “Mankurt” Phenomenon

Political analyst Argishti Kiviryan has reflected on Nikol Pashinyan’s policies and their consequences for Armenia’s historical memory, national identity, and strategic security. Kiviryan views Pashinyan’s actions as a systemic process aimed at retaining power and managing society through information pressure, shocking incidents, and manipulation of historical perception.

To Promise Does Not Mean to Fulfill: Institutional Corruption and the Crisis of Transparency in Armenia’s System of State Power

Ironically, formal income and asset declarations create an illusion of transparency and accountability, while in reality, corrupt practices persist — and may even become institutionalized — turning the law into a largely decorative element of public governance.

Aram Orbelyan on Post-Election Armenia: Independence Declaration, TRIPP, TPP, and Impeachment Prospects

Aram Orbelyan, a well-known lawyer and expert in constitutional and corporate law, in his recent interview thoroughly analyzed the ongoing processes in Armenia, both as a professional and as a citizen of the country.

Analysis of the IRI Public Opinion Poll in Armenia, February 2026

В целом, исследование фиксирует состояние политической неопределённости, при котором исход будущих электоральных процессов будет в значительной степени зависеть от динамики вовлечённости избирателей и способности политических акторов мобилизовать неопределившийся сегмент.

To Win and Defend the Vote: Kocharyan’s Mission

On March 16, 2026, Robert Kocharyan was officially nominated as a candidate for prime minister by the Armenia Alliance. Regardless of one’s personal attitude toward Kocharyan, it must be acknowledged that both the future of his political force and, to a large extent, the fate of Armenia itself rest on his shoulders. Much will depend on his actions - whether the country continues its downward trajectory or manages to stabilize and move toward development.
Артур Амбарцумян

GAME WITH A PREDETERMINED OUTCOME? A POLITICAL CONFIGURATION AHEAD OF THE ELECTIONS

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In his video blog, Artur Hambardzumyan argues that Pashinyan has carried out one of the most pragmatic political operations of recent years. He has constructed a configuration of political confrontation around himself that places him in a favorable position, even with relatively low approval ratings.

WHEN PRAYER BECOMES A “PROBLEM FOR PASHINYAN”: ARTSAKH AND POLICY OF OBLIVION

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Against this backdrop, it is striking that Armenia’s current authorities, led by Nikol Pashinyan, are conducting an aggressive propaganda campaign portraying Russia as the main threat to Armenia’s sovereignty. Yet the political reality appears quite different. Many observers argue that the decisions and actions of the Armenian authorities increasingly resemble policies shaped by Ankara and Baku.

FETISH OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE SAD REALITY OF ARMENIA

A state governed by populist slogans instead of a coherent strategy has no future.

A Sudden Change of Leadership at the Armenian Genocide Museum Following the U.S. Vice President’s Visit

A month after the visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex, Edita Gzoyan, director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, has resigned without commenting on the decision.

Criminal Case as a Performance: Why Did Serzh Sargsyan’s Brother Come in Useful to the Authorities

The judge of the Anti-Corruption Court, Sargis Petrosyan, has granted the investigators’ motion to place Alexander Sargsyan, the brother of Armenia’s third president, on the wanted list.

RPA and Serzh Sargsyan: Hypocrisy Under the Guise of Consolidation

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The RPA’s motto is simple and cynical: either us or Nikol Pashinyan. Any force capable of genuinely competing with Pashinyan immediately becomes a target for discrediting, manipulation, and political games.

Same Stage, Same Actors: Nikol-Serzh Political Theater

“Acting is great when it happens on a stage, where people perform, but it is disgusting in life, where people live. It is because talented people act on the stage, whereas mean and hypocritical people act in life.”

From Avarayr to Shushi: Will Armenians See Another May of Victories?

Spring has come - the time of nature’s awakening, renewal, and hope. With each passing day, May draws nearer, a month that holds a special place in the historical memory of Armenians. For decades, even centuries, May has been perceived not merely as a calendar month but also as a symbol of strength, endurance, and the victories of the Armenian people.

Brussels, Jermuk, Prague: Three Steps to a National Catastrophe

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The September events were not merely a military operation. They unfolded within a specific political atmosphere largely shaped by the Armenian authorities themselves. Their so-called “peace agenda” in practice turned out to be a risky experiment in which the country’s security was made dependent on vague international guarantees.

Security and Peace, Manageable Politics, and the Limitations of Electoral Mechanisms

Robert Kocharyan, as an experienced statesman, remains one of the key opposition figures. Businessman Samvel Karapetyan possesses significant managerial and economic potential. Another influential political actor is Gagik Tsarukyan, whose possible alliance with the above-mentioned centers could create a serious organizational and resource-based political pole.

Nikol Pashinyan: Between the Illusion of Sovereignty and the Threat of Catastrophe

National interests require sober calculation, balance, and consistent steps - the development of new partnerships without “burning old bridges.” So far, Nikol Pashinyan’s political course resembles a movement toward existential risks and threats, where declared neutrality is turning into a risky venture, and the cost of potential mistakes may prove too high for the state and the nation.
Сергей Маркедонов

Middle East's Hot Breath and Armenia: Reflection on Sergey Markedonov’s Interview

Armenia’s security today hinges on the ability of its leaders to assess the reality with clarity. Attempts to maneuver between competing centers of influence without a coherent strategy have led to a situation where external guarantees are now conditional, while the risks are immediate and very real.

March 1, 2008, as an Instrument in Serzh Sargsyan’s Struggle Against Robert Kocharyan

Ultimately, an image of a “bloody embezzler” was constructed, combining the March 1 tragedy with financial allegations.

How Sincere Is Levon Ter-Petrosyan in His Calls for Opposition Unity?

How can one speak about the necessity of consolidating the opposition for the sake of “national salvation,” while simultaneously deciding to run independently, fully aware that the political force in question is unlikely to overcome the electoral threshold?
Пашинян во время войны против Ирана

Армения на грани: как политика Пашиняна оставляет страну без союзников перед иранской бурей

Особую опасность представляет продолжающееся игнорирование изменяющейся международной среды. В условиях, когда вокруг Ирана формируется потенциальный очаг крупного конфликта, сохранение курса на геополитические эксперименты выглядит не просто ошибкой, а фактором прямого риска для государственности и предательством национальных интересов.

Waiting For A “Moldovan Scenario”

The authorities openly declare: “We will not allow other forces to form a majority in the National Assembly.”