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The number of “great friends of Armenian people” increased by one. On September 6, vice speaker of Russian State Duma Vladimir Jirinovski announced in Moscow that referendums should be organized in the unrecognized states of the former Soviet union and those states should become independent (Near Dnestr, Southern Osia, Abkhazia and Karabakh). Don’t get the …

This year marks the first year that the Armenian parliament is actually discussing serious political issues concerning Armenia. One of the issues is whether Armenia should adopt a system of a full minority basis for elections or go along with the current system, according to which 56 MPs are elected based on a majority. The …

As we know, Armenia has normal relations with two of its four neighbors (Georgia and Iran). In fact, the political situation with Georgia and Iran is getting worse. Iran may soon face international sanctions, which will affect Armenia as well. As for Georgia, the situation is worse there. The Georgian government has army forces in Kodor …

Recently, the Karabakh conflict settlement is being discussed actively. Several days ago the leader of NDP, Vazgen Manukyan said that time is on Karabakh’s side. Later he tried to cover up for what he said by saying that he meant the fact that after surviving as an independent state for over 15 years, Karabakh will …

The fact that Russia closed its border passing point with Georgia was accepted in Armenia as a personal insult. There is no reason to be insulted; Russians had probably forgotten about Armenia. In Russia Georgia is considered to be an enemy for them and they are taking certain steps now for some political purposes; as …

Ashot Bleyan and Armen Ashotyan didn’t have a good debate because they were too emotional and could not discuss issues the right way. The issue being discussed was very important for Armenia. Instead of insulting each other, they could have discussed issues better and stick to the truth. Armen Ashotyan is to blame partly because …

The recent announcement of the American co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk group, Matthew Bryza caused confusion in Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenians worry about this more because this announcement was aimed more towards Armenia than Azerbaijan. In order to understand what this proposed conflict resolution draft package is, let’s suppose that it is agreed on, signed …

Currently, the Armenian political system is based solely on the wish and “hints” of the president of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan. At the same time, these “hints” are not always kept confidential. During his eight year term he has made several such “hints” (in social countries these hints are called directives, in socially-orientated parties they are …

On June 13, a group of Armenian intelligentsia representatives protested to the recent murders of Armenians in Russia. It’s a good thing they didn’t do that on June 12 because that day was Russia’s day and it was celebrated in Armenia and Russia. They sent letters to the Russian authorities where they explained to them …

It would be wrong to say that the Karabagh conflict negotiations in Bucharest weren’t effective; negative results are considered to be results too. These negotiations proved that the West continues to pressure Armenia; as for the Armenian authorities, they are not retreating yet. The announcement of the deputy secretary of the US Department of State …