Democracy Building And Civil Society In Post Soviet Armenia

Author : Armine Ishkanian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134076758

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Democracy Building and Civil Society in Post-Soviet Armenia by Armine Ishkanian Pdf

This volume considers the challenges of democracy building in post-Soviet Armenia, and the role of civil society in that process. It argues that, contrary to the expectations of Western aid donors, who promoted civil society on the assumption that democratization would follow from the establishment of civil society, democratic regimes have failed to materialize, and, moreover, a backlash has emerged in various post-Soviet states. Armine Ishkanian explores how far the growth of civil society depends on a country's historical, political and socio-cultural context; and how far foreign aid, often provided with conditions which encouraged the promotion of civil society, had an impact on democratization. Based on extensive original research, including fieldwork interviews with participants, Democracy Building and Civil Society in Post-Soviet Armenia considers various democratization initiatives in recent years, and assesses how far the Armenian experience is similar to, or different from, the experiences of other post-Soviet states.

Author : Yevgenya Paturyan,Valentina Gevorgyan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030632267

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Armenian Civil Society by Yevgenya Paturyan,Valentina Gevorgyan Pdf

This book analyzes Armenian civil society in the context of post-communist democratization. It explores persistent challenges to civic engagement under Armenia’s semi-authoritarian regime, and also highlights success stories of public mobilization and social impact. Drawing on a broad range of methods and empirical sources, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the re-emerging diversity of Armenian civil society: from formal organizations to spontaneous activism. It combines a country-level analysis of broad patterns in the country’s political culture with the life stories of individual agents of change, contrasting public apathy with young activists’ enthusiasm. By exploring mobilization strategies and narratives in Armenian civil society, the book provides valuable new insights into the roots of the mass public uprising in spring 2018.

Author : Huseyn Aliyev
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137489159

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Post-Communist Civil Society and the Soviet Legacy by Huseyn Aliyev Pdf

This book argues that the weakness of civil society in the post-Soviet Caucasus is a result not only of post-communist political and economic problems, but also of the effects of historical legacies. These influence both formal and informal civil societies and weaken the countries' ability to facilitate democratisation.

Author : Audrey L. Altstadt
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231801416

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Frustrated Democracy in Post-Soviet Azerbaijan by Audrey L. Altstadt Pdf

Frustrated Democracy in Post-Soviet Azerbaijan follows a newly independent oil-rich former Soviet republic as it adopts a Western model of democratic government and then turns toward corrupt authoritarianism. Audrey L. Altstadt begins with the Nagorno-Karabagh War (1988–1994) which triggered Azerbaijani nationalism and set the stage for the development of a democratic movement. Initially successful, this government soon succumbed to a coup. Western oil companies arrived and money flowed in—a quantity Altstadt calls "almost unimaginable"—causing the regime to resort to repression to maintain its power. Despite Azerbaijan's long tradition of secularism, political Islam emerged as an attractive alternative for those frustrated with the stifled democratic opposition and the lack of critique of the West's continued political interference. Altstadt's work draws on instances of censorship in the Azerbaijani press, research by embedded experts and nongovernmental and international organizations, and interviews with diplomats and businesspeople. The book is an essential companion to her earlier works, The Azerbaijani Turks: Power and Identity Under Russian Rule and The Politics of Culture in Soviet Azerbaijan, 1920–1940.

Author : Wolfram Hilz,Shushanik Minasyan
Publisher : Tectum Verlag
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Armenia (Republic)
ISBN : 3828842879

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Armenian Developments by Wolfram Hilz,Shushanik Minasyan Pdf

The development of societies during and after periods of authoritarian or totalitarian rule is among the most interesting research topics in social sciences. On the one hand, the analysis is directed at why, when and how societies resist tyrannies and what ultimately leads to the downfall of seemingly invincible regimes. On the other hand, once such authoritarian regimes unravel, it is important to comprehend how societal groups organize themselves and how they try to influence political processes. In the case of the former Soviet republics, this transition was a complex and incalculable development that led to very heterogeneous political and societal situations. Due to the territorial situation of Armenia - wedged between the predominantly hostile neighbors Turkey and Azerbaijan, in the shadow of hegemonial Russia and Iran - the domestic Armenian development options seemed limited for decades. However, the transformation of the civil society in the Republic of Armenia finally paved its way slowly but constantly in recent years. The aim of this volume is to shed light on the ongoing discussion on civil society in Armenia in the context of democratization and to examine its potential for democratic consolidation. The perspectives recount diverse facets of the Armenian civic landscape, as well as the recent processes of democratization. The contributions from predominantly Armenian experts focus on the necessary structures and important actors for an understanding and characterization of the current situation of the Armenian civil society.

Author : Valentina Gevorgyan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1032669357

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Civil Society and Government Institutions in Armenia by Valentina Gevorgyan Pdf

The book provides an understanding of the three decades of Armenia's young history - from perspective of relations between civil society and governmental institutions. It explains the patterns of relations between civil society and governmental institutions in Armenia (since 1991 to present). It compares the patterns of relations before and after April-May 2018 (the Velvet Revolution), by evaluating the patterns of similarities or differences and explores the opportunity structures for Armenia to progress by means of its civil society.

Author : Anna Ohanyan,Laurence Broers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781788317191

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Armenia’s Velvet Revolution by Anna Ohanyan,Laurence Broers Pdf

In April 2018, Armenia experienced a remarkable popular uprising leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and his replacement by protest leader Nikol Pashinyan. Evoking Czechoslovakia's similarly peaceful overthrow of communism 30 years previously, the uprising came to be known as Armenia's 'Velvet Revolution': a broad-based movement calling for clean government, democracy and economic reform. This volume examines how a popular protest movement, showcasing civil disobedience as a mass strategy for the first time in the post-Soviet space, overcame these unpromising circumstances. Situating the events in Armenia in their national, regional and global contexts, different contributions evaluate the causes driving Armenia's unexpected democratic turn, the reasons for regime vulnerability and the factors mediating a non-violent outcome. Drawing on comparative perspectives with democratic transitions across the world, this book will be essential reading for those interested in the regime dynamics, social movements and contested politics of contemporary Eurasia, as well as policy-makers and practitioners in the fields of democracy assistance and human rights in an increasingly multipolar world.

Author : M. Holt Ruffin
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295741277

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The Post-Soviet Handbook by M. Holt Ruffin Pdf

Post-Soviet Handbook: A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet Resources

Author : Pål Wilter Skedsmo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781788315401

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Armenia and Europe by Pål Wilter Skedsmo Pdf

Armenia receives one of the highest levels of international aid per capita in the Western world, and among the highest of the post-Soviet states. This ethnographic study, based on new primary research, looks at aid in the South Caucasus, and its role in Armenia's relationship with Europe. In particular, Skedsmo argues that the Aarhus Convention, which entitles citizens of Europe to access information and participation in decision-making in environmental matters has allowed Armenian citizens to adapt and control the direction of their country's political future in various ways – whether through protest activism or legal challenges. A new examination of aid and development, and the structures these create, Europe and Armenia will be an essential case study for scholars of development, for regional specialists in the post-soviet area (especially South Caucasus), social anthropologists, students of post socialism and development (postcolonialism). In addition, the book will be of interest for practitioners and European policy-makers, transnational organizations and others involved in development policies and projects in the region.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781134076765

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Democracy Building and Civil Society in Post-Soviet Armenia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gerard J. Libaridian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029449611

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Armenia at the Crossroads by Gerard J. Libaridian Pdf

Author : Simon Payaslian
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857720054

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The Political Economy of Human Rights in Armenia by Simon Payaslian Pdf

Since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Armenia has experienced a reversal from democratization to a Soviet-style authoritarian regime and has been accused of repressive approaches to human rights. Here, Simon Payaslian juxtaposes a masterful survey of the history of the Armenian people from the nineteenth century through the first republic (1918-21) and Sovietization to the present, with the evolution of international human rights standards, and argues that a statist and authoritarian political culture has impeded political liberalization and institutionalization of human rights principles. Highlighting the clash between sovereignty on one side and human rights and democracy on the other, this comprehensive and in-depth analysis is essential for all those interested in human rights, democratization, political repression and the former Soviet republics.

Author : Irina Ghaplanyan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315282671

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Post-Soviet Armenia by Irina Ghaplanyan Pdf

Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia has struggled to establish itself, with a faltering economy, emigration of the intelligentsia and the weakening of civil society. This book explores how a new national elite has emerged and how it has constructed a new national narrative to suit Armenia’s new circumstances. The book examines the importance of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan, considers the impact of fraught relations with Turkey and the impact of relations with other neighbouring states including Russia, and discusses the poorly-developed role of the very large Armenian diaspora. Overall, the book provides a key overview to understanding the forces shaping all aspects of present-day Armenia.

Author : Valentina Gevorgyan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781040010525

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Civil Society and Government Institutions in Armenia by Valentina Gevorgyan Pdf

The book provides an understanding of the three decades of Armenia’s young history – from the perspective of relations between civil society and government institutions. It explores the intricate dynamics between the two entities: by explaining the patterns of relations since 1991 to present. The book offers a comprehensive exploration for understanding the state-society relations, and also delves into the historical backdrop of the region. Drawing on the latest data, the author examines real-world practices exemplifying relational variations and the opportunity structures for Armenia to progress by means of its civil society.

Author : Huseyn Aliyev
Publisher : Springer
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137489159

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Post-Communist Civil Society and the Soviet Legacy by Huseyn Aliyev Pdf

This book argues that the weakness of civil society in the post-Soviet Caucasus is a result not only of post-communist political and economic problems, but also of the effects of historical legacies. These influence both formal and informal civil societies and weaken the countries' ability to facilitate democratisation.