Activists assume political forces’ role in Armenia – expert
13:02 – 10.11.13
Armenia’s society badly needs a political opposition, which is
actually lacking. So activists are assuming this role, the political
scientist Sergey Minasyan told Tert.am as he commented on the
`revolution’ attempted by the leader of the Tseghakron (Race religion)
party, on November 5.
`I have a logical explanation for that incident. I view it as a link
in a chain of events since the latest parliamentary and presidential
elections in Armenia, when we saw the major opposition forces leave
the political arena,’ Mr Minasyan said.
Political forces just boycotted political processes and the political
arena remained open, with political activists rather than serious
political forces launching their activities.
`Five year ago there was a serious political opposition. Two years ago
there was a hope the Prosperous Armenia Party assume that role. Now,
however, the public does not see such a political force, but `amateur’
actions cannot produce any result,’ the expert said.
As to whether the November 5 riots may affect the international
community’s attitude to Armenia, Mr Minasyan said: `I do not think it
may seriously affect the international community’s attitude to
Armenia. We have more serious problems involving international
community’s attitude, namely, our foreign policy course,’ he said.
Armenian News – Tert.am
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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