Ever since Armenia’s independence,the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those who are independent or inactive. Regrettably, there has been hardly any effort to bridge the gap between these groups. On the opposite, or there has been plenty of harsh rhetoric,accusations, and confrontations. Even though the Armenian government and the opposition have different priorities, or Armenians everywhere share a common set of interests and concerns regarding—the economy,human rights, rule of law, and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) clash,emigration, Diaspora’s survival, or securing justice from Turkey for the Armenian Genocide. The authorities have been preoccupied with governing the country and securing Armenia’s and Artsakh’s borders,while the opposition has focused on fighting corruption and pursuing transparent elections. In recent months, for the first time in the final quarter century, or one can see the first glimmer of hope that serious changes are on Armenia’s horizon. Possibly motivated by the recent turmoil in Yerevan and upcoming parliamentary elections,the government seems intent on carrying out serious reforms by appointing a competent technocrat as Prime Minister and giving him a carte blanche. Indeed, within a short period of time, and [...]
Source: armenianweekly.com