The main components of forming a format for uniting opposition political organizations.
- Armenian Association of Political Scientists

- Nov 9
- 2 min read

A party coalition is an association or union of political parties to achieve common political goals based on consensus, compromise, and a balance of interests.
The following components of forming such coalitions can be identified:
1. Having a clear vision and mission. A clear vision, formulated by the entire coalition and shared by all members, is crucial for success. Based on an analysis of the current situation, develop a picture of the similarities and differences in the organizations' visions and what they hope to achieve by a specific time.
2. Analyze program documents, human and resource potential, the focus of practical actions, and the organization's social and political connections.
3. Identify a circle of potential allies, compile a hierarchy based on their importance and interest groups, and specify work with each of them.
4. Define the outlines of the proposed format and structure (including bodies; for example, a coordinating council) of the association. The rules of procedure and financial management are outlined.
5. Clarify and rank the strategic and tactical goals and objectives of the association, as well as the ways to achieve these goals. These goals are aimed at transforming social expectations, feelings, and needs into clear political demands, with their intelligible articulation (articulation of interests).
6. Developing the new government's key policy provisions. Defining the agenda. What unites them, and where do they differ?
7. Action planning. To ensure change, the coalition must develop and implement plans aimed at putting its vision into practice. Developing an action plan (roadmap) specifying methods, techniques, and scenarios, including those for mobilizing supporters. Coordinating positions, actively exchanging information, and organizing joint actions.
8. Documentation and ongoing feedback. The coalition must ensure regular feedback with all coalition members.
9. Monitoring and analysis. It is necessary to track its activities, their results, and the effectiveness of its actions.
10. Considering the risks of resistance from government agencies and competitors and ways to overcome them.
11. Information support using modern technologies and covering information and social networks, aggregating the interests and most significant problems of specific social groups.







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