Monthly Archives: September 2015

Economics of a Criminal Mind

Posted on September 26, 2015 by 0bserver

Armenia is undergoing its worst recession since the devastating fall of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2009. Back then, the economy shrunk by 14.2 percent, one of the worst outcomes in the world, courtesy of Kocharian’s “laundered-money-is-good-for-business” economic model … Continue reading →

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The Evolving Role of Russia’s Military Presence in Armenia

Posted on September 12, 2015 by 0bserver

By Eduard Abrahamyan, PFA Fellow It is becoming clear that Armenia is being used by Russia for its anti-Western plans in the Caucasus region and beyond. This became possible following Armenia’s decision to suddenly suspend the process of European integration … Continue reading →

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