Les ONG constituent une pièce maîtresse pour résoudre les conflits apparus dans le Caucase du Sud à la suite de l'effondrement de l'empire soviétique. Il est malheureusement à déplorer que les processus de résolution et de prévention des conflits de la région sont essentiellement mis en oeuvre par les États, tandis que se trouve minimisé le rôle des ONG. Il faut promouvoir leurs actions, en développant des programmes s'étendant à des sphères d'activités de plus en plus larges, que ce soit (...) dans le domaine économique ou culturel.NGOs are a centerpiece to resolve conflicts emerged in the South Caucasus after the collapse of the Soviet empire. Unfortunately, it is unfortunate that the resolution process and conflict prevention in the region are mainly implemented by the states, is minimized while the role of NGOs. Must promote their actions in developing programs extending spheres of activity increasingly large, whether in the economic or cultural. (shrink)

The article discusses the processes of representation of Armenian Apostolic Church in various spheres of society. The establishment of mutual relationships with the Apostolic Church became strategically important for the state. The article deals with the processes of the establishment of democratic institutions and influential role of Apostolic Church. From this point of view, the state’s official support to the Armenian Apostolic Church can question the principles of religious freedom. The historical role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in maintenance of (...) Armenian identity enables Armenian Church to legitimize its privileges and dominant position in the society. The official cooperation between the Armenian state and the Apostolic Church are towards the maintenance or establishment of state hegemony in the society. The theory of Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci will be used to illuminate abovementioned characteristics of church-state relationships in Armenia. (shrink)