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A rose revolution in Armenia?

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  • #11
    #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!

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    • #12
      about saakashvilli being Armenian, i have to say that i doubt that. and even if he was dont expect him to play to the Armenians because he is trying to convince the Georgians he isnt Armenian and in the process it is very unlikely that he will take a too favorable position with the Armenians because then that would raise suspicions in Georgia even more about his ethnicity. Zurab Zhvania has admitted that he is half Armenian and people also are saying that Burjandze is Armenian but who the hell knows. that would be hilarious if the top 3 people running Georgia turned out to be Armenian.

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      • #13
        Ya i heard the top two people running for the Georgian presidency are half armenian or something, and they both are proud that they are. Imagine 3 of the 4 caucus presidents are armenian that would be great lol.

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        • #14
          Thing I heard about Saakashvili was that his name is actually rived from Sahak, which would make sense. But then again, as you said, with so many rumours going around, who knows what to believe?

          These new georgian guys remind me somewhat of the young charismatic armenians we had back in the late 80s, early 90s.. Ter Petrosyan, Sarkisian, Sirateghyan, yevayln. These guys really did have something going for them...sigh..

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          • #15
            Also, it will be interesting to see how Saakashvili et al will act vis-à-vis Moscow. They are clearly very pro-American, but will they try to at least conciliate a little with Russia?

            I fear they might turn out to be mere puppets of the US foreign policy.

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            • #16
              Originally posted by dstyle Ya i heard the top two people running for the Georgian presidency are half armenian or something, and they both are proud that they are. Imagine 3 of the 4 caucus presidents are armenian that would be great lol.
              the opposition are claiming he is, but he saying he definately is not, not much pride there...

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