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Advancing Armenia’s Foreign and Security Policy

The Yerevan Center of Foreign and Security Policy (YCFSP) is dedicated to enhancing democratic governance and human rights through rigorous research and policy analysis. Join us in our mission to contribute to Armenia's strategic interests and democratic strength.

About Us

The Yerevan Center of Foreign and Security Policy (YCFSP) is an independent, non-profit think tank dedicated to developing Armenia's foreign and security policy in accordance with democratic governance and human rights standards. Founded by three professionals with extensive experience in academia and international relations, YCFSP's mission is to provide evidence-based analysis and policy engagement to strengthen democratic resilience and promote Euro-Atlantic integration. We are committed to non-partisanship and analytical rigor while fostering connections with global academic institutions and international organizations.

Explore Our Policy Briefs

Explore our policy briefs for informed insights.

Discover our policy briefs aimed at improving Armenia’s foreign and security landscape through research, collaboration, and advocacy, upholding democratic governance, human rights, and institutional integrity.

In-Depth Research for Informed Policy Making

At YCFSP, we conduct comprehensive research on foreign and security policy issues that affect Armenia and its regional neighbors. Our analytical approach is based on evidence and academic rigor, ensuring that our findings support informed decision-making for policymakers and stakeholders.

Team

President and Co-Founder

Co-Founder

Co-Founder

Integrity

Upholding Standards

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency in all our research and policy engagements.

Objective Analysis

Our non-partisan approach ensures that our analyses and recommendations are driven solely by evidence and best practices.

Collaborative Solutions

We actively collaborate with local and international partners to foster a robust network of ideas and initiatives aimed at enhancing Armenia's security and democratic resilience.

FAQs

The YCFSP is an independent, non-profit think tank based in Yerevan, Armenia. It focuses on developing evidence-based foreign and security policies while promoting democratic governance and human rights.

YCFSP offers research-driven analysis, policy engagement, and monitoring in the areas of foreign policy, security, democracy, and human rights, aiming to strengthen Armenia's democratic resilience and enhance institutional accountability.

YCFSP was founded by three experienced professionals with backgrounds in academia, policy, and international fields, ensuring a strong foundation for its operations and leadership.

No, YCFSP maintains an explicitly non-partisan and independent character, focusing on unbiased research and analysis.

The organization collaborates with international academic institutions, organizations, and civil society networks across Europe, the South Caucasus, and transatlantic policy networks.

YCFSP is expanding its operational capacity and is in the process of establishing a dedicated Democracy Monitoring Unit to enhance its research and monitoring capabilities for democracy-related projects.

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