Azerbaijani Influence

Hovik and Asbed examine Armenia’s October 25, 2026 municipal elections, exposing how Civil Contract maintains one-party dominance through administrative pressure, opposition arrests, and control of the police and judiciary rather than competitive democracy. Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA, discusses the Armenian National Committee’s 2026 congressional report cards, twelve lawmakers receiving F grades for their positions on Armenian interests, and how Azerbaijani influence shapes votes in Congress.