Democracy Building And Civil Society In Post Soviet Armenia
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Author |
: Armine Ishkanian |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 352 |
Release |
: 2008-03-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134076758 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134076754 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Democracy Building and Civil Society in Post-Soviet Armenia by : Armine Ishkanian
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 |
: Valentina Gevorgyan |
Publisher |
: Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages |
: 176 |
Release |
: 2024-05-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781040010525 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1040010520 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Civil Society and Government Institutions in Armenia by : Valentina Gevorgyan
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.
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Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 211 |
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: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134076765 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134076762 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Democracy Building and Civil Society in Post-Soviet Armenia by :
Author |
: Yevgenya Paturyan |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 192 |
Release |
: 2020-12-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030632267 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030632261 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis Armenian Civil Society by : Yevgenya Paturyan
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 |
: Simon Payaslian |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 430 |
Release |
: 2011-06-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780857720054 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0857720058 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Political Economy of Human Rights in Armenia by : Simon Payaslian
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 |
: Huseyn Aliyev |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 386 |
Release |
: 2015-08-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781137489159 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1137489154 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Post-Communist Civil Society and the Soviet Legacy by : Huseyn Aliyev
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 |
: Valentina Gevorgyan |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2024-05-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1032669357 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781032669359 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis Civil Society and Government Institutions in Armenia by : Valentina Gevorgyan
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.
Author |
: Wolfram Hilz |
Publisher |
: Tectum Verlag |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2019 |
ISBN-10 |
: 3828842879 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9783828842878 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Armenian Developments by : Wolfram Hilz
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 |
: Anna Ohanyan |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 2020-09-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781788317191 |
ISBN-13 |
: 178831719X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Armenia’s Velvet Revolution by : Anna Ohanyan
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 |
: Barbara A. Coe |
Publisher |
: Trafford Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 566 |
Release |
: 2006-08-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781466958791 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1466958790 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Changing Seasons by : Barbara A. Coe
How are the lives of people in former Communist countries now? As these "transitional" countries struggle from totalitarian communist to democratic capitalist are people's lives improved, if not idyllic? Before going to Armenia, a former republic Soviet Union, to teach public administration to university students, I had no idea about life there; I barely knew where the country was. Many friends and family thought I was crazy, a woman sixty years old, with a good job, leaving the relative ease of the United States and going off alone to a poor foreign country. As it turned out, joining the Civic Education Project was a wise decision, launching me on a profound journey, both inner and outer. The journey was characterized by surprise, shock, and amazement; by loss, grief and self-doubt; by wonder, laughter, love, and pleasure and ultimately by a sense of emerging wholeness and growing confidence that I can muddle through most situations that I meet in life. Such a journey isn't for everyone but for me it was a remarkable opportunity for learning more about life - and living. Each new season of the school year brought change. The city, my apartment, my work, my circle of friends changed radically, sometimes in ways that I liked, sometimes in ways I didn't. The change I experienced most keenly, though, was the internal change brought by the struggle to cope with external circumstances while at the same time keeping my sights on my true aspirations. My hope is that this account will enable the reader to glimpse the charm and quirks of Armenia at this stage, to understand some of the challenges of the transition and at the same time to experience how personal change can be fostered by throwing oneself into a foreign environment.