Armenia is an emerging Democracy.
Political Party
Armenia for seventy years was a Soviet Republic, only one party , the communist Party of Armenia, was allowed illegal status. Branch of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, was ruled under the leadership of Moscow.
Human Rights
In 1991, Armenia signed the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights and accepted it is a Domestic Law. In 1993, several human rights organizations were active in Armenia. The Helsinki Assembly, which represented the International Helsinki Watch; The League of Human Rights. Parliaments Committee on Human Rights; a national group called Avangard . And a branch of the international Sakharov fund.
Foreign Relations
In early 1900's, Foreign policy determined strongly by Nagorno. Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan. Some rapprochement with traditional enemy Turkey and Iran. Limited relations established with Western Europe. Close ties with Russia and accords with members of Common Wealth of Independent states (CIS). World wide Armenian diaspora facilities foreign support.
Allies
Armenia's largest Alie is Russia. Some other allies are Iran and historically, Armenia had strong friendships with Greece and France are still quite close, especially with Greece
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