The end of the war in Nagorno-Karabakh is the start of a new test for Armenia's young democracy.
Protests erupted after a ceasefire deal was announced in the early hours of Tuesday (10 November) morning, with an angry mob storming parliament and beating one government official in the streets.
But that dark moment was just part of other disturbing events this week.
Less violent protests continued by day, calling for the resignation of prime minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member
Already a member? Login hereLara Setrakian is an Armenian-American journalist and social entrepreneur, who previously served as the Middle East correspondent for ABC News and Bloomberg Television. She is on Twitter as @lara.
Lara Setrakian is an Armenian-American journalist and social entrepreneur, who previously served as the Middle East correspondent for ABC News and Bloomberg Television. She is on Twitter as @lara.