On August 26, Armen Khachikyan, Director of the \u201cARAR\u201d Civilizational Research Foundation, presented the results of a sociological research conducted on a number of public and political issues. The survey was carried out between July 17 and August 5.<\/p>\n
According to the survey results, the institutions enjoying the highest level of public satisfaction are the Armed Forces of Armenia and the Armenian Apostolic Church, with 61.7% and 59.7% respectively. Public trust in the Police stands at 49.0%, in the Government at 27.8%, and in the National Assembly at 18.5%.<\/p>\n
It is noteworthy that the Armenian Apostolic Church is most trusted by respondents aged 18\u201334, with 76.1% expressing high trust, while 60.9% of urban residents also show high trust toward the Church.<\/p>\n
As for the Government, 49.1% of Yerevan residents expressed dissatisfaction with its work, along with 63.6% of respondents with low social security.<\/p>\n
Trust in the Police is highest among rural residents (63.1%), while 30.7% of Yerevan residents expressed dissatisfaction with the police force.<\/p>\n
The Armed Forces enjoy the greatest trust among the 18\u201334 age group, with 78.8% expressing high trust.<\/p>\n
The highest dissatisfaction with the work of the National Assembly was recorded among Yerevan residents\u201466%.<\/p>\n
According to 60.3% of respondents, the authorities of Armenia are pursuing the wrong domestic policy, while 54.3% believe they are pursuing the wrong foreign policy.<\/p>\n
Dissatisfaction with foreign policy is reported by 57.6% of those aged 18\u201334, 55.4% of those aged 35\u201354, and 50.7% of respondents aged 55 and older. In other words, the younger the respondent, the higher the dissatisfaction. Additionally, 61.1% of Yerevan residents expressed dissatisfaction with foreign policy.<\/p>\n
Regarding domestic policy, 61.7% of 18\u201334 year-olds are dissatisfied, along with 67.5% of Yerevan residents.<\/p>\n
The survey also addressed the question of achieving long-term peace with Azerbaijan through negotiations. According to 72.9% of respondents, such peace is not possible, while 26% believe it is. The probability of peace is considered more realistic by those aged 55 and older (30.4%), respondents with high social security (41.5%), and those who view the government\u2019s policies as correct (43.1%).<\/p>\n
A total of 64.9% of respondents disagreed with the idea that, in the case of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, the Zangezur\/Syunik road should be monitored by international peacekeepers, while 33.7% agreed. Asked whether a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan would bring genuine peace, 73.9% responded negatively, while 24.9% believed it would.<\/p>\n
According to the survey, 53.1% of respondents would join a call for unity issued by the Armenian Apostolic Church, despite criticism of the institution, while 45.4% would not. The majority of those willing to join are aged 18\u201334 (55.3%), which is a significant observation.<\/p>\n
The survey also touched upon the frequently discussed issue of the withdrawal of the Russian military base. A total of 57.7% of respondents expressed a negative attitude toward its withdrawal, while 38.4% had a positive attitude.<\/p>\n
Another issue included in the survey was the potential return of former authorities. A large majority (79.5%) expressed a negative attitude toward such a return, 17.6% had a positive view, and 2.4% were neutral. Notably, 27.7% of respondents aged 18\u201334 expressed a positive view on this matter, while only 7.9% of those aged 55 and older did so.<\/p>\n
According to the survey, 90.7% of respondents agree that the loss of Artsakh is temporary: Armenia must strengthen its army, defend its homeland, and reclaim what was lost.<\/p>\n
Respondents were also asked about Armenia\u2019s military and allied relations with other states. Of them, 33% said Armenia should form military-allied relations with Russia, 22.2% with Iran, 21.9% with European Union countries (France, Germany, and others), 12.9% with the United States, and 5.1% with India. Military cooperation with Russia is especially valued by rural residents (38.3%) and those with low social security (41.8%). It should be noted that the share of those supporting military cooperation with Russia has been steadily growing over the past four surveys.<\/p>\n
At the end of the survey, respondents were asked about several important issues facing Armenia. According to 95.1%, the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide is of high importance; 92.6% said the provision of free education and healthcare; 88.6% highlighted the preservation of national and spiritual values; and 72.9% stressed the need to uncover past injustices.<\/p>\n
The presentation sparked active discussion of the results, along with proposals for future research.<\/p>\n