Dr. Philippe Raffi Kalfayan joined Groong to discuss the International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia (IODA), its work ahead of Armenia’s June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, and the risks it sees in the pre-election environment. The conversation covered IODA’s mission, its first fact-finding trip to Armenia, concerns about judicial control and administrative resources, questions about OSCE/ODIHR and EU impartiality, and the pressure facing opposition figures and parties before election day.
Topics
IODA’s mission and election observation work
Armenia’s June 2026 parliamentary election risks
Questions around international observer impartiality
Suspect voter lists, fraud, and transparency concerns
Pressure on opposition figures and parties
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Hosts
Episode 535 | Recorded: April 24, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/535
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