Armenia

: Authorities continue to struggle with providing long-term social protection for over 100,000 ethnic Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Despite democratic gains, several reports indicate persistent internal challenges:

: Increased by 7.1% year-on-year in the first quarter. Trade Turnover : Rose by 4.6% to approximately $4.7 billion . armenia

: The security environment at the eastern border with Azerbaijan remains highly volatile , although there have been no major military incidents recently.

: Driven by construction (+22%) and industry (+13.4%), though agriculture saw a 5.2% decline. : Authorities continue to struggle with providing long-term

Armenia is currently recognized as the leading democracy in its region according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Current reporting on Armenia as of April 2026 highlights a nation undergoing significant democratic and geopolitical shifts while managing the aftermath of recent conflict. : The security environment at the eastern border

: Relations remain strained; Prime Minister Pashinyan has frozen membership in the CSTO and stated that relying solely on Russia for security was a mistake. Human Rights & Social Issues