Author (Person) | Stronski, Paul |
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Publisher | Carnegie Europe |
Series Title | Article |
Series Details | 07.12.16 |
Publication Date | 07/12/2016 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Armenia is at a turning point. The economy remains troubled, the population is growing tired of its politicians and their decision making, and the security situation in and around the Caucasus has deteriorated, as was most visibly seen in the April 2016 Four-Day War with Azerbaijan. In fact, a series of events beyond Yerevan’s control, combined with missteps of its own making, has exposed a widening chasm between the population at large and the ruling elite. The old social contract, in which the population accepted limited democratic choice and a struggling economy in exchange for security, is eroding. |
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Source Link | http://carnegieendowment.org/2016/12/07/armenia-at-twenty-five-rough-ride-pub-66351 |
Countries / Regions | Armenia |
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