The International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia

The International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia (IODA) is an independent, non-partisan initiative launched in early 2026 to monitor Armenia's democratic developments and civic space. Led by international experts including Philippe Kalfayan and Kenneth Roth, it focuses on evaluating the 2026 parliamentary election cycle, providing analysis on rule of law and human rights.

The Homeland

Pashinyan threatens rivals and citizens during campaign stop

May 19, 2026

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was campaigning yesterday in Yerevan’s Arabkir district, where a heated argument broke out with one of…

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Electoral Code amendments ahead of June elections disadvantage Armenia’s leading opposition party

April 11, 2026

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YEREVAN — Recent amendments to Armenia’s Electoral Code adopted ahead of the June 2026 parliamentary elections that prohibit the use…