Arpi Makhsudyan
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Many believe NGOs are the real area where lobbying for policy changes is effective.
Close enough to have some things in common, Armenia is rapidly becoming a popular destination for holidaymakers from Iran.
Critics say security partnership serves Russian aims far more than Armenian interests.
Activists warn that unregistered Armenian children left in legal limbo and vulnerable to exploitation.