Research center on security policy
Budget
€76,723
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The overarching goal of the program is to thoroughly examine, analyze, and assess threats while providing political forecasts on military-political issues concerning Armenia, the South Caucasus region, and broader geopolitical developments. This includes devising countermeasures, predicting outcomes, and delivering evidence-based summaries and actionable recommendations to enhance public understanding and support informed decision-making. These aims are strongly aligned with the core principles of the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the European Security Strategy, which emphasize conflict prevention, international cooperation, democratic governance, and the rule of law. The program’s commitment to analytical rigor and political forecasting directly supports the EU’s objective to strengthen global security through diplomacy, civilian missions, and evidence-based policy development.
EU Legislative Interests
RCSP aims to influence EU foreign and security policies that affect Armenia and the wider Eastern Partnership region. Specifically, the organization seeks to contribute to and influence: EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020–2024 European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) – as applied to Armenia and the South Caucasus EU Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy Regulation (EU) 2021/947 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI – Global Europe) – particularly its “Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy” Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the EU and Armenia
Communication Activities
The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the EU and Armenia includes standard political clauses that underscore both parties’ commitment to democratic values and the protection of human rights, including support for free and fair elections, freedom of expression, and the rights of minorities. These principles are fully aligned with the mission of RCSP, which is dedicated to promoting democratic values and fostering critical, informed public discourse. RCSP actively contributes to the democratic landscape through its flagship publication, the “Democratic Security Journal”, which regularly addresses key themes such as democracy, security, electoral integrity, and governance in Armenia and the broader region. Another key initiative, the “Video Shorts” project, aims to counter anti-democratic propaganda and disinformation by advocating for democratic principles and encouraging critical thinking within society. CEPA also explicitly recognizes the crucial role of civil society in democratic governance, promoting its meaningful involvement in policy-making processes and encouraging dialogue between governmental institutions and non-governmental organizations. In line with this, RCSP experts are regularly engaged with government representatives through both formal mechanisms—such as consultations and working group participation—and informal interactions, offering policy recommendations, expertise, and constructive dialogue aimed at enhancing democratic resilience in Armenia. RCSP also organizes meetings with the representatives of the EU Delegation in Armenia, providing them with insight in key domestic and regional developments.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://rcsp.am/en/our-partners-en/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.