Smoke, mirrors, and the joker in the pack: on transitioning to democracy and the rule of law in post-Soviet Armenia.

From: Houston Journal of International Law | Date: March 22, 2007| Author: Bravo, Karen E. | Copyright information 
 
  I. INTRODUCTION 
     A. Transitioning From "Them" to "Us'" 
     B. Armenia's Transition to Democracy 
 
 II. ARMENIA AFTER THE U.S.S.R. 
     A. Geography and History of Armenia 
     B. Post-Soviet Political Developments; Conflicts & Consequences 
     C. Political Leaders and Assassins 
     D. Apparent Progress 
 
III. DEMOCRACY IN ACTION? ARMENIA'S POST-SOVIET ELECTIONS 
     A. Democracy and Elections 
     B. Overview of Armenia's Post-Soviet Elections 
     C. Post-Soviet Ele...

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