Why the World Is Watching Armenia's Vote

The Inside Story Podcast · Jun 6, 2026 · 24m

Armenians are voting in pivotal parliamentary elections. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan facing pro-Russia rivals, why is the outcome being watched so closely in Brussels, Moscow and Washington?

In this episode:

Richard Giragosian - Director of the Regional Studies Center think-tank

Kenneth Roth - Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs

Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer of Macro-Advisory consultancy

Host: Anna Burns-Francis

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