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ALEXANDER ISKANDARYAN: THE "ARAB SPRING" CANNOT GO BEYOND THE BORDERS OF THE ARAB WORLD
Lena Badeyan
"Radiolur"
11.07.2012 17:01
The "Arab spring" cannot go beyond the borders of the Arab world,
the situations in Arab countries are different and there are no
similarities with Armenia, political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan
told a press conference today.
What's taking place in Armenia today is the formation of "new lefts."
Europe has already passed this stage. Up until now there have been only
rights and liberals on the Armenian political field, Iskandaryan said,
adding that the social networks and movements greatly contribute to
the formation of "new lefts."
According to the political scientist, the Facebook plays a role here,
but it's not as dangerous, as it is thought to be. "The so-called
"Arab spring" was not a result of Facebook activity; the reasons in
every country were different. It's not impossible to compare let's say,
Yemen to Tunisia," he said.
The social networks are not that dangerous before the presidential
elections, the political scientist believes. They will become dangerous
if certain prerequisites are provided.
"Especially the opposition parties see certain resources here and try
to make use of them," the political scientist said, adding, however,
that the movement cannot gain power before the presidential elections.
Lena Badeyan
"Radiolur"
11.07.2012 17:01
The "Arab spring" cannot go beyond the borders of the Arab world,
the situations in Arab countries are different and there are no
similarities with Armenia, political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan
told a press conference today.
What's taking place in Armenia today is the formation of "new lefts."
Europe has already passed this stage. Up until now there have been only
rights and liberals on the Armenian political field, Iskandaryan said,
adding that the social networks and movements greatly contribute to
the formation of "new lefts."
According to the political scientist, the Facebook plays a role here,
but it's not as dangerous, as it is thought to be. "The so-called
"Arab spring" was not a result of Facebook activity; the reasons in
every country were different. It's not impossible to compare let's say,
Yemen to Tunisia," he said.
The social networks are not that dangerous before the presidential
elections, the political scientist believes. They will become dangerous
if certain prerequisites are provided.
"Especially the opposition parties see certain resources here and try
to make use of them," the political scientist said, adding, however,
that the movement cannot gain power before the presidential elections.