Nikol Pashinyan is an Armenian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Armenia since May 2018. He rose to prominence during the Armenian Velvet Revolution, a peaceful protest movement that led to the resignation of the previous Prime Minister, Serzh Sargsyan. Pashinyan is known for his commitment to democratic reforms and anti-corruption efforts in the country. Before becoming Prime Minister, Pashinyan was a journalist and a member of the Armenian National Assembly. He has been involved in politics for many years, advocating for social justice and political change. His leadership has been marked by challenges, including tensions with Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.