Karen Sargsyan (sociologist)

Since 2017, Sargsyan has served as the head of the IT division for the Statistical Committee of Armenia.[5] Between 2014 and 2017, Sargsyan worked for the consulate of Malta to Armenia in Yerevan. He obtained a diploma in sociology from Yerevan State University. In 2005, Sargsyan defended his PhD in Economics thesis, "Migration flows management (information technology industry)".[6]

Sargsyan often presents political commentary and analysis regarding current events in Armenia, the Caucasus region, and Eastern Europe.[7][8][9][10][11] Sargsyan is critical of Russia's influence over Armenia and opposes Armenia's membership in Russian led organizations, including the CSTO.[12] Sargsyan supports the European integration of Armenia and supports the country's political and security alignment with the European Union.[13][14] On 21 February 2023, Sargsyan signed a declaration by Armenian civil society calling for the government to submit an EU membership bid without delay.[15]

Sargsyan is a vocal critic of the Nikol Pashinyan Cabinet, namely Minister of Economy Vaan Kerobyan and Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan.[16]

In addition to Armenian, he speaks English and Russian.[19]

• Politics of Armenia