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MANAGEMENT EXPERT WARNS OF ATTEMPTS TO DESTABILIZE ARMENIA
15:00 * 16.02.15
Last week saw changes in Armenia's domestic politics.
Specifically, President Serzh Sargsyan spoke of Prosperous Armenia
party leader Gagik Tsarukyan at a meeting of the Council of the ruling
Republican Party of Armenia (RPA).
The president's speech was followed by Mr Tsarukyan's statement. He
announced his intention to have an early presidential election held
in Armenia.
Management expert Harutyun Mesrobyan commented on the situation in
an interview with Tert.am.
Mr Mesrobyan., what's your opinion if the Armenian president's speech
and Gagik Tsarukyan's response?
I do not view it as confrontation between the RPA and Prosperous
Armenia because they have almost equally been in power for a rather
long period. When prosperous Armenia was established it was in
power, and the RPA reached power at one moment. This suggests deep
disagreements within the ruling camp.
Foreign forces are naturally involved in the disagreements. Since
last summer foreign forces have been seeking to cause instability
in Armenia. Six months have seen a number of incidents involving our
weak points.
The first was the downing of the Armenian helicopter on the
Nagorno-Karabakh-Azerbaijani border, which was followed by
confrontation on the border, which has been continuing until now. The
second was the Gyumri tragedy in the context of Armenian-Russian
relations. The third is the tension between the forces forming parts
of Armenia's ruling circles. These are thought-provoking facts because
all of them are intended to weaken Armenia.
Mr Mesrobyan, what is the impact of domestic political problems on
foreign policy?
Yes, they do have their impact. One must not think that the latest
developments are merely domestic political problems. Different forces,
including foreign ones, are involved. It means a possibility of a
change in Armenia's foreign policy or at least conceptual impact. The
global instability certainly affected Armenia.
Mr Mesrobyan, should we expect a 'hot spring' instead of a 'hot autumn'
in Armenia?
I see one day that could pose a threat, March 1, 2015. Another day is
April 24. We should all be most cautious because the two days could
prove to be the 'gunpowder' that must not be set on fire.
Do you think Gagik Tsarukyan could come to power?
At best, a 'name change' can take place in Armenia, but a change of
power implies different qualities of power. But we are not going to
see a change of quality. What can change if Prosperous Armenia comes
to power? For example, who is going to act as finance minister?
If we want to change the situation, we must have a list of candidates.
The country has key government posts that require highly experienced
people.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/02/16/Harutyun-mesrobyan/1591126
15:00 * 16.02.15
Last week saw changes in Armenia's domestic politics.
Specifically, President Serzh Sargsyan spoke of Prosperous Armenia
party leader Gagik Tsarukyan at a meeting of the Council of the ruling
Republican Party of Armenia (RPA).
The president's speech was followed by Mr Tsarukyan's statement. He
announced his intention to have an early presidential election held
in Armenia.
Management expert Harutyun Mesrobyan commented on the situation in
an interview with Tert.am.
Mr Mesrobyan., what's your opinion if the Armenian president's speech
and Gagik Tsarukyan's response?
I do not view it as confrontation between the RPA and Prosperous
Armenia because they have almost equally been in power for a rather
long period. When prosperous Armenia was established it was in
power, and the RPA reached power at one moment. This suggests deep
disagreements within the ruling camp.
Foreign forces are naturally involved in the disagreements. Since
last summer foreign forces have been seeking to cause instability
in Armenia. Six months have seen a number of incidents involving our
weak points.
The first was the downing of the Armenian helicopter on the
Nagorno-Karabakh-Azerbaijani border, which was followed by
confrontation on the border, which has been continuing until now. The
second was the Gyumri tragedy in the context of Armenian-Russian
relations. The third is the tension between the forces forming parts
of Armenia's ruling circles. These are thought-provoking facts because
all of them are intended to weaken Armenia.
Mr Mesrobyan, what is the impact of domestic political problems on
foreign policy?
Yes, they do have their impact. One must not think that the latest
developments are merely domestic political problems. Different forces,
including foreign ones, are involved. It means a possibility of a
change in Armenia's foreign policy or at least conceptual impact. The
global instability certainly affected Armenia.
Mr Mesrobyan, should we expect a 'hot spring' instead of a 'hot autumn'
in Armenia?
I see one day that could pose a threat, March 1, 2015. Another day is
April 24. We should all be most cautious because the two days could
prove to be the 'gunpowder' that must not be set on fire.
Do you think Gagik Tsarukyan could come to power?
At best, a 'name change' can take place in Armenia, but a change of
power implies different qualities of power. But we are not going to
see a change of quality. What can change if Prosperous Armenia comes
to power? For example, who is going to act as finance minister?
If we want to change the situation, we must have a list of candidates.
The country has key government posts that require highly experienced
people.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/02/16/Harutyun-mesrobyan/1591126