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The Regional Studies Center (RSC) is an independent, nonprofit think tank offering a wide range of strategic analysis and objective research, and implementing a number of educational and policy-related projects.
As a leading think tank based in Armenia, the RSC conducts research and analysis and develops policy initiatives aimed at bolstering political and economic reform and conflict resolution in the broader South Caucasus region. The RSC strives to elevate political discourse and deepen civic activism while broadening engagement in the public policy process. In this way, the RSC partners with various actors and decision makers, including civil society, international organizations, the private sector, academia and state institutions.
As an independent think tank, the RSC produces a wide range of strategic analysis and objective research focused on five main program areas:
(1) Regional Analysis on the South Caucasus, but also including Iran, Russia and Turkey,
(2) National Security and Defense issues;
(3) Economics & Governance;
(4) Education & Social Issues, including gender issues;
(5) Public Policy.
One of the core longer-term goals of the Regional Studies Center (RSC) is to serve as a catalyst for reform and sustainable development by contributing to the formulation of public policy through innovative and objective strategic research and analysis.
Regional Studies Center (RSC)
39 Yeznik Koghbatsi Street
First Floor
0010 Yerevan, ARMENIA
Tel: (374) 10 54 06 31
Issue Four, Volume II: RSC Weekly Economic/Financial Report
| Projects - Economics |

The Regional Studies Center (RSC) released the fourth issue of the second volume in our series of weekly analytical reports focusing on international market trends and financial & economic developments in Armenia and the wider region.
The attached are both the English- and Armenian-language versions, released on 28 January 2013.
RSC Holds Special Pre-Election Briefing
| News - Events |
The Regional Studies Center (RSC) held a special briefing on 23 January, offering a special assessment of the upcoming Armenian presidential election. The briefing presentation focused on five specific aspects of the Armenian pre-election situation: (1) general pre-election observations; (2) an analysis of the election campaign; (3) an identification of five specific election challenges; (4) implications from the election; and (5) election surprises.
RSC Expert School 2013
| Projects - Expert School |
Are you interested in a challenge? Does learning and developing new skills interest you? Then join us for an interesting and innovative new opportunity:
The Regional Studies Center (RSC) is offering a structured, certificate-based series of professional training courses for students and young professionals. The certified training seminars and courses are offered weekly, based on an academic semester schedule, running from February-May 2013.
We are holding an opening orientation session on Tuesday, 29 January 2013, from 19:00-21:00. The session will be held at the fourth floor conference room in the Caucasus Institute building, located at 39 Koghbatsi Street in central Yerevan (for more details see attached).
Based on an academic semester, the “RSC Expert School” is now offering three new courses: (1) Regional Developments & Trends, (2) Military Strategy, Security Analysis & National Security, and (3) Democratization, Political Reform and Economic Development.










