Raffi Hovannisian to speak at Chatham House
Leader of "Heritage" Party, former Foreign Minister of Armenia' Raffi Hovannisian will deliver a speech at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) in London at 16:30 (20:30 local time in Yerevan).
The prospectus of the roundtable on "Armenia's Domestic and Regional Challenges" states:
"Armenia's politics are approaching another crossroads. A recent reshuffle and positive statements about the need for reform have hinted at possible political opening. In addition, parliamentary elections in 2012 and presidential elections in 2013 provide the possibility for some change to the political system. Nevertheless, questions remain over Armenia's democratic credentials and the willingness of elites to countenance economic and political reform. Meanwhile, the external environment remains complex and there are numerous challenges for Armenia in the foreign policy sphere."
