Democracy Pulse: Armenian election signals pivot towards Europe
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18-Jun-2026
On June 7th, Armenia's Civil Contract party won a pivotal election that puts the country on a path towards greater European integration and less reliance on Russia. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's period of leadership extended, Will Mortenson uses the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to examine the economic and governance challenges that lie ahead.
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ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/18/26
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