In recent days, the possible 14-point agreement between the USA and Iran has been actively discussed in the international press. Even if only part of the published information is true, one important fact is already visible. the logic of that agreement seriously questions the so-called TRIPP project, which the RA authorities presented for months as an almost inevitable scenario for the future of the region.

It is noteworthy that at least some of the discussed points are based on the recognition of Iran’s security interests and the exclusion of new sources of tension in the region. And this directly contradicts the ideology on which the TRIPP project was built.

This once again proves how short-sighted and based on a wrong assessment of the situation the policy of the RA authorities was. Instead of being guided by the state interests of Armenia and taking into account the positions of all actors in the region, for months they presented to the public projects born in foreign centers as an already established reality.

Today, when the geopolitical conditions change literally within days, it becomes clear that once again the authorities were in a hurry to serve political propaganda, presenting it as a diplomatic achievement.

The state cannot be built on assumptions, wishes or temporary programs of external sponsors. The state is built on a realistic calculation, national interest and correct assessment of regional realities.

And the processes developing around TRIPP show that geopolitics is changing faster than the propaganda theses of the RA authorities.

And unfortunately, the price for this is usually not paid by the government, but by Armenia.

Narek Mantashyan, a member of the “Armenia” bloc

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