As Armenia approaches its parliamentary elections in June 2026, the country's political landscape is entering a critical phase. The ruling Civil Contract party, led by Nikol Pashinyan, is gearing up for an election campaign under unprecedented circumstances.
The campaign will be the first in decades to take place outside the context of the Karabakh issue, but it will also unfold amidst growing public apathy and internal party tensions. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the country, as it must establish new national priorities at a time when the old worldview has collapsed and a new one has yet to emerge.
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.
Nikol Pashinyan's election campaign could lead to a split in Armenian society, as the country navigates this new political reality.
Author's summary: Pashinyan's campaign may divide Armenia.