Armenia -

Armenia is currently recognized as the leading democracy in its region according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

: The IMF projects a real GDP growth of 5.3% and consumer price inflation of 3.6% for the full year. Democratic & Geopolitical Status armenia

Despite democratic gains, several reports indicate persistent internal challenges: Armenia is currently recognized as the leading democracy

: Relations remain strained; Prime Minister Pashinyan has frozen membership in the CSTO and stated that relying solely on Russia for security was a mistake. Human Rights & Social Issues though agriculture saw a 5.2% decline.

: Driven by construction (+22%) and industry (+13.4%), though agriculture saw a 5.2% decline.