From St. Petersburg to Syunik: Reinvigorating the Russian–Armenian Security Alliance

... and security policy. Socioeconomic concerns, a major driver for the 2018 “Velvet Revolution,” remain unresolved. As inflation rises at an alarming rate , the latest statistics show the country’s unemployment rate at 15% , the highest in the EAEU. Recent poll findings from the International Republican Institute reflect the growing popular mood. 46% of Armenians agree that their country is not going in the right direction, a significant blow to the republic’s sitting leadership. Of those ...