Civil Contract
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Civil Contract is the ruling political party of Armenia, founded and led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan . It rose to power following the 2018 so-called “Velvet Revolution” (which critics term a “regime change”) and obtained parliamentary majority in the 2021 snap elections, giving it the supermajority that has defined Armenia’s legislative landscape for the past several years. The opposition challenged the results of the election as unfair.
With more than 80 episodes referencing the party, Groong’s coverage of Civil Contract is extensive. Topics include the government’s handling of the 2020 Nagorno Karabakh war and its aftermath, the peace negotiation process with Azerbaijan, Armenia’s pivot away from Russia and toward the European Union and the United States, the crackdown on opposition and civic institutions, the 2025 confrontation with the Armenian Apostolic Church , and the party’s campaign positioning ahead of the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections.
Critics of Civil Contract covered in Groong episodes argue that the party has used its supermajority to consolidate power, weaken state institutions, suppress political opposition, and pursue a foreign policy that has left Armenia isolated and vulnerable. Supporters counter that it represents a genuine break from the corruption and military adventurism of previous governments.
Groong episodes that include this tag
Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Civil Contract.
Benyamin Poghosyan - At the Brink of a New War? | Armenia Russia Relations | Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs Moscow | Yerevan Mayor | Ep 286, Oct 15, 2023 [EP286]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, NATO, Ukraine
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Topics:
- At the Brink of a New War?
- Relations with Russia
- Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs. Moscow
- Update on Yerevan Mayor
Episode 286 | Recorded: October 17, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - The Game of Alternatives | Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively | Ep 282, Oct 3, 2023 [EP282]
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, Syria | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- The Game of Alternatives
- How does it apply to Negotiations?
- Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?
Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - The Game of Alternatives | Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively | Ep 282, Oct 3, 2023 [EP282]
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, SyriaGuest:
Topics:
- The Game of Alternatives
- How does it apply to Negotiations?
- Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?
Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023
Dziunik Aghajanian: UN Security Council | Artsakh | Yerevan Elections | Ep 279 - Sep 13, 2023 [EP279]
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Relations, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, Human Rights, Genocide, Turkey, Ukraine | Series: cog, video
Topics:
- Armenia’s Diplomacy at the UN
- Artsakh Elections / Blockade
- Yerevan Elections
Guest:
Dziunik Aghajanian: UN Security Council | Artsakh | Yerevan Elections | Ep 279 - Sep 13, 2023 [EP279]
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Relations, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, Human Rights, Genocide, Turkey, UkraineTopics:
- Armenia’s Diplomacy at the UN
- Artsakh Elections / Blockade
- Yerevan Elections
Guest:
Arthur Khachikyan - Yerevan Elections | Artsakh Domestic Developments | Negotiations and Geopolitics | Ep 277 - Sep 3, 2023 [EP277]
Posted on Sunday, Sep 3, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Iran, Genocide, India, Ukraine, Human Rights, China, Geopolitics, Lebanon, NATO | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Yerevan Mayoral Elections
- Artsakh Domestic Developments
- Developments in Geopolitics and Negotiations
Episode 277 | Recorded: Sep 3, 2023
Arthur Khachikyan - Yerevan Elections | Artsakh Domestic Developments | Negotiations and Geopolitics | Ep 277 - Sep 3, 2023 [EP277]
Posted on Sunday, Sep 3, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Iran, Genocide, India, Ukraine, Human Rights, China, Geopolitics, Lebanon, NATOGuest:
Topics:
- Yerevan Mayoral Elections
- Artsakh Domestic Developments
- Developments in Geopolitics and Negotiations
Episode 277 | Recorded: Sep 3, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Day 264 - Ep 276, September 2, 2023 [EP276]
Posted on Friday, Sep 1, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Armenia, Russia, Geopolitics | Series: artsakhblockade
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Day 264 - Ep 276, September 1, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - September 1, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Arayik Harutyunyan resignation
- Samvel Shahramanyan state minister
- Kirill Kulakov new commander of Russian PKs
- September 2 - 32nd anniversary
Episode 276 | Recorded: September 1, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Day 264 - Ep 276, September 2, 2023 [EP276]
Posted on Friday, Sep 1, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Armenia, Russia, GeopoliticsArtsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Day 264 - Ep 276, September 1, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - September 1, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Arayik Harutyunyan resignation
- Samvel Shahramanyan state minister
- Kirill Kulakov new commander of Russian PKs
- September 2 - 32nd anniversary
Episode 276 | Recorded: September 1, 2023