Re: Armenian-Turkish Relations
I think you misunderstood. Either way, everyone knows we are essentially the pawns of Russia (and we should be if we want our state to physically survive). So, my point was, I hope Sarkisian's inadequacy in diplomacy is due to pressure from Russia (which has always existed), rather than his own incompetance.
For Russia, they would prefer if everything seems like its going good in the region in order to get their economic gain. Thats what economics is based on to a large degree-- what people think, not what is actually happening. I don't think Russia actually cares if Armenia signs away its national interests or not-- I think that would be up to Sarkisian, who has no reason to do so.
I think you misunderstood. Either way, everyone knows we are essentially the pawns of Russia (and we should be if we want our state to physically survive). So, my point was, I hope Sarkisian's inadequacy in diplomacy is due to pressure from Russia (which has always existed), rather than his own incompetance.
For Russia, they would prefer if everything seems like its going good in the region in order to get their economic gain. Thats what economics is based on to a large degree-- what people think, not what is actually happening. I don't think Russia actually cares if Armenia signs away its national interests or not-- I think that would be up to Sarkisian, who has no reason to do so.
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