Nikol Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan is an Armenian politician serving as the 16th Prime Minister of Armenia since 2018. A former journalist and editor of the newspaper Haykakan Zhamanak, he rose to prominence as a vocal opposition leader and a key figure in the 2018 Armenian Revolution. Pashinyan founded the Civil Contract party and has led the country through significant political and geopolitical challenges, including the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. His administration has focused on democratic reforms and navigating complex regional peace negotiations, though his tenure has faced criticism regarding war management and domestic policy.