THE ROLE OF SPECIFIC ACTORS IN THE ELECTION PROCESS,ESPECIALLY THE ROLE OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS(ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE RA) /

The purpose of this article is to emphasize the role of elections from theperspectives of political stability, the establishment of democracy, and theformation and functioning of political parties. One of the key objectives of thearticle is also to analyze and understand the involvement of international and localobserver missions in these processes. The article examines and discusses the roleof the most important institutions responsible for organizing and conductingelectoral processes in the Republic of Armenia, without which the fair, free, andtransparent conduct of elections would be impossible.In this context, the article highlights several issues related to theinvolvement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, which, inaccordance with the Electoral Code and the Constitution of the Republic ofArmenia, ensures the protection and security of electoral materials throughout theentire electoral process. Particular attention is given to issues related to theinstitution of the Police of the Republic of Armenia. As decisive political processes,elections shape political power at various levels; therefore, their lawfulorganization and conduct are of essential importance for the future stability anddevelopment of the state.The main task of the article is to present the cooperation of the Ministry ofInternal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia within the framework of organizingelectoral processes, focusing on the effectiveness of its interaction with theCentral Electoral Commission, territorial and precinct electoral commissions, aswell as with local and international observer missions. The article also aims toidentify contemporary challenges and issues faced by the Ministry of InternalAffairs as an institution.The article employs comparative, historical, and analytical research methods.The main conclusion is that electoral processes cannot be free, fair, andtransparent if the institutions necessary to ensure them do not function effectively.This, in itself, may pose a serious risk in terms of electoral fraud and manipulation.As a conclusion, the article also emphasizes political stability, the strengthening ofdemocratic values, and the protection of electoral rights, which can be ensuredand consolidated only through free and transparent elections.