Aram Manoukian Institute – for Strategic Planning

About the Institute

Named after Aram Manoukian, the Institute strives to act in the spirit of and guided by his commitment to the Armenian nation and its causes.

The Aram Manoukian Institute for Strategic Planning has been formed to work with experts in various fields to develop plans for the future of the Armenian nation in Armenia, Artsakh, and the Diaspora. The overarching vision of the Institute is to work towards the creation of a prosperous and just society in Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian diaspora, where the rights and dignity of all individuals are respected and where peace, democracy, and sustainable development are achieved.

Policy Papers

Escalation of State Violence: Systematic Police Brutality in Armenia Since 2023

August 14, 2025

Police brutality in Armenia is not a new phenomenon. Successive administrations have repeatedly used law enforcement as a tool for political control, violating citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom of assembly, expression, and bodily integrity. However, while the country has a documented history of excessive force, the current period reflects a grave and unprecedented escalation—both in…
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Solving the Energy Trilemma: Armenia’s Transition to Energy Abundance

June 2, 2025

Vardan AdibekyanRidhi Aggarwal Contributor / Ely Sandler Abstract Armenia stands at a pivotal moment in its energy trajectory, confronted by acute dependence on imported fuels and the pressing need for long-term sustainability. This paper examines Armenia’s energy security challenges through a detailed analysis of its current energy mix, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and geopolitical dependencies, particularly closed…
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Right of Return of the Armenians of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh)

February 15, 2025

The forced deportation of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh in Armenian) from their homeland by the Azerbaijani government can be characterized as “ethnic cleansing.” In a special report titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh?” Freedom House documented how ethnic Armenians had been subjected to regular attacks, humiliation, and deprivation of…
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The Development of Upper Secondary Public Education in The Republic of Armenia

Authors / Khachatur Stepanyan, Serob Khachatryan, Boyana Duykovich-Blagoevich

About the Institute

Policy Papers

Escalation of State Violence: Systematic Police Brutality in Armenia Since 2023

Solving the Energy Trilemma: Armenia’s Transition to Energy Abundance

Right of Return of the Armenians of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh)

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