GEORGIAN ELECTIONS’ FIVE LESSONS FOR ARMENIA – EXPERT
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October 04, 2012 | 12:25
YEREVAN. – The parliamentary elections held in Georgia have great
importance for Armenia, Regional Studies Center Director, political
analyst Richard Giragosian noted during a press conference on Thursday,
and he pointed to the elections’ five meanings for Armenia.
First, Georgia’s ruling political party suffered a marked defeat and
this, as per Giragosian, shows that the incumbent authorities should
not be overconfident and arrogant.
Second, the civic demands for a change should not be disregarded.
Third, everything that is taking place in Georgia today will be
historic. “This is the first time in the region when the authorities
have suffered a defeat and the power is being handed over peacefully,”
Giragosian said.
Fourth, and in the analyst’s view, Georgia is similar to Armenia, as
there is a healthy competition in both countries. “This represents a
healthy and a constructive environment, when the opposition challenges
the authorities. The political competition in Armenia is within the
system itself,” he noted.
And fifth, the changes in Georgia’s foreign policy will be significant
for Armenia. “[These] Changes will be geared towards improving
relations with Russia, [and] this is good for Armenia. Armenia needs to
pay a greater attention on the changes taking place in the neighboring
countries,” Richard Giragosian concluded.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
