ANDRANIK ISPIRYAN: ERDOGAN’S “GLORIOUS ERA” IS COMING TO AN END

19:26 28.03.2014

Karen Ghazaryan
Public radio of Armenia

The domestic political passions have reached the peak in Turkey ahead
of the elections. Expert of Turkish studies Andranik Ispiryan says
Erdogan and his party face the threat of losing two important pillars –
Ankara and Istanbul.

“Erdogan’s “glorious era” is coming to an end,” he said, adding that
the local self-government elections will determine the sentiments
ahead of the presidential poll in August.

Andranik Ispiryan disagrees with the opinion of some analysts that
Armenia benefits from Erdogan’s government. He considers that the
victory of opposition candidates in Istanbul and Ankara will not have
any negative impact on the Armenian community.

Speaking about the recent leaked recording connected with Syria,
the expert said “these revelations actually pursue the purpose of
demonstrating that the authorities are taking the country to a war
and bloodshed because of their interests.”

The Turkish authorities are trying to use this to their benefit,
showing that it’s a matter of national security, Ispiryan said,
adding, however, that this is an obvious plot. So far only the UN has
responded, saying it does not encourage the supply of weapons to the
opposition. According to the expert, the criticism was too mild.

Ispiryan said that unlike the cleansings in other Armenian settlements,
the Armenian media were quick to respond to the events in Kessab,
which produced results.

As for the statement of the Turkish side that it’s ready to host
Kessab Armenians, the expert said it’s a demonstration of cynicism
and mockery.

Ispiryan considers the West will still react, after which Russia will
also respond.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress