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#1 - We can't do much versus foreign investment in azeri oil except finding an industry where we can excel. As for refugees, I think Armenia has the highest (or second highest) refugee rate in the world, so it has had an impact on us too.
I do not fear a war by Azerbaidjan. The Aliyev clan has too much to lose, and would rather just sit there and rake in the billions. Only good thing about major foreign investments now is that the money won't go to making the country any stronger. It'll just be the same corrupt officials getting richer.
Also, starting a war might get Azerbaidjan (or Armenia, or both) expulsed from the council of Europe, and nobody wishes that to happen.
#2 - We can only hope that our relations with Georgia will strengthen. As I've said, we shouldn't trust the Geogians, but given the choice between Georgia and Turkey... AND WHY ARE WE NOT EXPANDING OUR TIES WITH IRAN? Reputation or not, this country has been one of our strongest allies these last years. A route through Iran can open Armenia to many many new destinations.
#3 - Once again, it's up to the new georgian government. With Saakashvili being armenian and all, who knows? They have already promised a huuuuge decrease in taxes on products coming to and leaving Armenia through Georgia.
#4 - We can only pray that instead of xxxxxing, the Europeans would do something to either ensure Medzamor's safety, or help us find another source of power. I did read an article about some Japanese company that will be investing in some energy source in Armenia. I can't recall what it was about. But until a new source is found, Medzamor must keep running. I hadn't heard about the security thing you said. I have always read that security was always top notch, and it's obviously not a sector where the government can cut money from.
#5 - Downright scary. America should just stay out. Russia's eventual reaction and the effects it can have on Armenia are too much of a mystery too even dare to think about. We can just hope for the best......
#6 - Damn those Armentel greeks. And our government has FINALLY decided to take some action. Many suits going on now, each side suing the other one. We can only hope that Armenia will get the better end of it. Even if it doesn't, we are at least sure that the Armentel folk are leaving for good. Their internet prices are just crazy. For a country which has good potential in IT, better telecommunications is an absolute MUST.
Well, I wrote this in my shirt, suit tie and boxers (pants are being ironed), so I will drink a toast for Armenia tonight, and for all Armenians everywhere. May better days await us in 2004!
I do not fear a war by Azerbaidjan. The Aliyev clan has too much to lose, and would rather just sit there and rake in the billions. Only good thing about major foreign investments now is that the money won't go to making the country any stronger. It'll just be the same corrupt officials getting richer.
Also, starting a war might get Azerbaidjan (or Armenia, or both) expulsed from the council of Europe, and nobody wishes that to happen.
#2 - We can only hope that our relations with Georgia will strengthen. As I've said, we shouldn't trust the Geogians, but given the choice between Georgia and Turkey... AND WHY ARE WE NOT EXPANDING OUR TIES WITH IRAN? Reputation or not, this country has been one of our strongest allies these last years. A route through Iran can open Armenia to many many new destinations.
#3 - Once again, it's up to the new georgian government. With Saakashvili being armenian and all, who knows? They have already promised a huuuuge decrease in taxes on products coming to and leaving Armenia through Georgia.
#4 - We can only pray that instead of xxxxxing, the Europeans would do something to either ensure Medzamor's safety, or help us find another source of power. I did read an article about some Japanese company that will be investing in some energy source in Armenia. I can't recall what it was about. But until a new source is found, Medzamor must keep running. I hadn't heard about the security thing you said. I have always read that security was always top notch, and it's obviously not a sector where the government can cut money from.
#5 - Downright scary. America should just stay out. Russia's eventual reaction and the effects it can have on Armenia are too much of a mystery too even dare to think about. We can just hope for the best......
#6 - Damn those Armentel greeks. And our government has FINALLY decided to take some action. Many suits going on now, each side suing the other one. We can only hope that Armenia will get the better end of it. Even if it doesn't, we are at least sure that the Armentel folk are leaving for good. Their internet prices are just crazy. For a country which has good potential in IT, better telecommunications is an absolute MUST.
Well, I wrote this in my shirt, suit tie and boxers (pants are being ironed), so I will drink a toast for Armenia tonight, and for all Armenians everywhere. May better days await us in 2004!
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