The role of political ideology in the implementation of democratic reforms in Armenia

Abstract

The purpose of this Master’s Essay is to study the ideological contradictions that exist in the transition of Armenian society, and their impact on the democratization processes in Armenia. This essay observes the phenomenon and functions of ideology in general, and analyzes the characteristics and major features of liberal and conservative ideology in the transition period, as well as their impact on the process of transformation of Armenian society after the collapse of the USSR. The results of this research have scientific, theoretical and practical importance. The main conclusions of this essay make a definite contribution to the study of the formation of modern Armenian political and ideological space, as well as determine the role of political ideology in shaping the features of Armenian society in transition.