Abstract: The article examines the main activities of the US Agency for International Development in Armenia and Moldova in the 2020s. In the work, each individual USAID program is considered not individually, but in conjunction with other programs in the same or other areas. Special attention is paid to the relationship between USAID's activities and the policies of the Armenian and Moldovan authorities, as well as the Agency's interaction with non-profit organizations funded by American or Western organizations. The object of the study is the areas of USAID's work related to economic, information, cultural and other spheres. The subject of the study is specific programs implemented under the supervision of the United States Agency for International Development. The purpose of the study is to review and evaluate the activities of USAID in Armenia and Moldova. The study is based on a systematic approach that allows USAID activities to be considered as one of the components of the US foreign policy strategy. The conclusions emphasize the multidirectional nature of the work of the US Agency for International Development, as well as the prospects for the development of the situation, which will largely depend on the parliamentary elections in Moldova and Armenia. Various USAID programs in Armenia and Moldova related to healthcare, the economy, including agriculture and energy, the information sphere, and support for non-profit organizations are ultimately aimed at cultural and economic integration with the West. Washington's influence on public opinion in Armenia and Moldova and the possible dependence on the economic sphere will allow the United States to put pressure on the governments of the two countries in the future if they do not adhere to a pro-Western course, as is currently the case.

Keywords: media, energy, cybersecurity, education, Soft power, USAID, USA, Moldova, Armenia, democracy

Abstract: The transformation processes that are taking place in Ukraine cause disagreement and unrest among the global community. The problem of the Ukrainian political crisis is a hot topic of discussion today. The subject of this research is the phenomenon of Euromaidan in its essence. Polar views in scientific discourse concerning Ukrainian Maidan in 2013–2014-s often result in heated debates. On the one hand, Euromaidan is described as a "Revolution of Dignity" that won due to the efforts of the masses in the struggle against the dictatorial regime of V. F. Yanukovich; on the other hand – as a political coup. The purpose of this work is to determine what political changes occurred in Ukraine in November-February in 2013–2014.The methodological basis of this study comprises the analytical, dialectical, logical, system, structural-functional, comparative approaches to the problem. After studying the key moments of Euromaidan the author analyzes and interprets the revolutionary events in Ukraine. The study concluded that Euromaidan is essentially a well-organized "revolutionary" coup d'etat that took place with the active participation of the masses, which in fact have been used as an instrument to overthrow the legitimate political power.

Keywords: democracy, political power, opposition, revolution, dignity, Euromaidan, manipulative technologies, political changes, Ukraine

Abstract: This article is focused on the study of modern conflict technologies aimed at mobilizing young people in social networks. Today, social networks are a represent a peculiar environment in which "color revolution" political technologists actively form and consolidate protest electorate, using the potential of virtual communities and the tools for building and altering virtual reality. "Colour revolution" specialists employ conflict mobilization technologies that affect younger people, injecting them with the idea of fighting against authorities, and directing their natural hyperactivity towards mass protest. The methodological basis of this research consists of the systemic, structural and functional, comparative political approaches, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, observation. This article describes and analyzes a typical application of these technologies that allows for undetected replacement of a neutral, non-political agendas of a social group with an aggressive one, antagonistic towards authority in power. It is shown that the main targets of political strategists of colored revolutions are not a groups of political opposition-aligned individuals, but rather a politically neutral electorate, undecided on their outlook. The author demonstrates the magnitude of the threat that such technologies present, and points out the need for systemic countermeasures against the colour revolution activist recruitment in social networks.

Keywords: society, state, hybrid war, colour revolutions, democracy, USA, international conflicts, politics, values, security