As the parliamentary elections approach in June 2026, Armenian politics are entering a critical phase. The ruling Civil Contract party, led by Nikol Pashinyan, is preparing for a campaign under unique circumstances.
The party, now in its seventh year in power, will face challenges including growing public apathy and internal party friction. This campaign will be the first in decades to take place outside the "Karabakh context".
The country must establish new national priorities as the old worldview has collapsed and a new one has not yet been formed.
The country must formulate new national priorities at a moment where the old worldview has collapsed and the new one has not yet taken shape.
Author's summary: Pashinyan's campaign may split Armenian society.