АРМЯНЕ:"МЫ ТЕРЯЕМ ЗАНГЕЗУР. НУЖНО НАКАЗАТЬ ПРЕДАТЕЛЕЙ. ЛЮДИ УБЕГАЮТ ИЗ СТРАНЫ"...

Nargul Cavadkanal

27 Jan 202414:56

Summary

TLDRThe recent statement by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan about the need for a new constitution has sparked widespread controversy and opposition outrage. Pashinyan argued that Armenia needs to evolve with changing global and regional conditions, suggesting changes to the constitution's preamble and other articles to make Armenia more competitive. The opposition accuses him of trying to satisfy the demands of Azerbaijan and Turkey, particularly concerning the status of Karabakh. This move has led to fears of Armenia becoming more dependent and losing its historical and territorial integrity. Amidst this backdrop, the populace expresses a mix of apathy, skepticism, and some support for constitutional reform, reflecting deep divisions over the country's future direction and governance.

Takeaways

😡 Armenian PM Pashinyan's statement about adopting a new constitution has caused outrage among opposition
😟 Pashinyan wants to change constitution to make Armenia more viable in new geopolitical conditions
😠 Opposition fears Pashinyan wants to remove references to Karabakh from constitution preamble
😒 Pashinyan accused of trying to please Azerbaijan and Turkey with constitutional changes
😫 Opposition believes current constitution prevents Pashinyan from fully implementing his agenda
😤 Pashinyan wants to build a 'new Armenia', which could have tragic consequences
😰 Armenia could become dependent state if constitution changes go through, history erased
😡 Azerbaijan demands Armenia fulfill Nov 9 agreement, open Zangezur corridor
🤔 Pashinyan tries to make a deal with Azerbaijan but has no choice due to fear of war
😩 Without resistance, Pashinyan can make Armenia a non-functional state

Q & A

What was Pashinyan's recent statement about adopting a new constitution?
-Pashinyan stated that Armenia needs a new constitution to make it more competitive and viable in the new geopolitical and regional conditions.
What is the opposition's reaction to Pashinyan's statement?
-The opposition believes Pashinyan wants to remove mentions of Karabakh from the constitution preamble to satisfy Azerbaijan and Turkey's demands.
Why does Pashinyan want to change the constitution according to the opposition?
-The opposition says the current constitution prevents Pashinyan from achieving his goals, especially regarding territorial integrity and the role of the Armenian church.
Will the proposed constitutional changes make Armenia more competitive?
-The speaker believes Armenia will become a fully dependent state rather than more competitive if the changes go through.
What does Aliyev demand from Armenia?
-Aliyev demands that Armenia fulfill its November 9, 2020 statement obligations regarding opening the Zangezur corridor.
What will happen if Armenia doesn't open the Zangezur corridor?
-Not opening the corridor could lead Armenia to become a non-functional state or ruins.
Why does Pashinyan want to make a deal with Azerbaijan?
-Pashinyan has no choice and wants to avoid another war, but Azerbaijan currently refuses to sign any documents.
What was Armenia's territory in 1920?
-Armenia's territory was 12,000 sq km in 1920 per the Treaty of Alexandropol.
How could the current situation have been avoided?
-The speaker believes better leadership and not living based on emotions and fantasies could have prevented the tragic situation.
What do citizens think about constitutional changes?
-Opinions range from indifference to support to strong opposition of any changes.

Outlines

00:00

😡 Opposition's reaction to PM's statement on adopting new constitution

Paragraph 1 discusses the prime minister's recent statement about the need to adopt a new constitution, which sparked outrage among opposition members. It notes the PM said Armenia needs a new constitution to become more competitive in the new geopolitical conditions. The opposition fears this is an attempt to remove mentions of Karabakh from the constitution preamble and accuses the PM of capitulating to Azerbaijan and Turkey.

05:01

😕 PM accused of serving interests of unfriendly neighbors

Paragraph 2 accuses the PM of trying to build a 'new Armenia,' destroying the past to show history begins in 2018 when he took power. It argues the PM is fulfilling the demands of Azerbaijan and Turkey, turning Armenia into a dysfunctional state and a bargaining chip among his team.

10:02

😔 Public apathy and pessimism about the future

Paragraph 3 discusses the apathy and pessimism prevalent in Armenian society, with people losing faith in the future and planning to leave permanently. It argues the opposition is exploiting this, seeking to remove the PM and return to failed past policies. The only way forward is to change the revanchist concept of society and have realistic territorial claims.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Constitution

The Constitution is mentioned several times in the video script. The Prime Minister of Armenia has proposed adopting a new constitution for the country. This has caused controversy, with the opposition claiming he wants to remove mentions of Nagorno-Karabakh from the preamble to appease Azerbaijan and Turkey. The Constitution defines the political system and laws of a country, so changing it is very significant.

💡Nagorno-Karabakh

Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed region between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which was the subject of a recent war between the two countries. The current Armenian constitution reaffirms Nagorno-Karabakh as being part of Armenia. The opposition believes the Prime Minister wants to remove this to surrender to Azerbaijan.

💡territorial integrity

The territorial integrity of Armenia is mentioned by both the Prime Minister and opposition voices in the video. The PM questions what Armenia's territorial integrity even means now, after losing the Nagorno-Karabakh war. The opposition says he should not question the country's territorial integrity.

💡corridor

The video mentions a 'Zangezur corridor' that Azerbaijan demands Armenia provides access to, which would connect mainland Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave. The opposition says this would threaten Armenia's territorial integrity.

💡Russia

Russia is referenced as a key geopolitical player in Armenia. The PM is accused of betraying Russia and cozying up to the West instead. Russia has historically been Armenia's main ally against Azerbaijan and Turkey.

💡the West

The West's limited support for Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh war is mentioned. The PM is accused of now trying to build ties with the West instead of Russia.

💡surrender

The Prime Minister is accused by the opposition of capitulating or surrendering to the demands of Turkey and Azerbaijan, such as potentially giving up claims to Nagorno-Karabakh and allowing the Zangezur corridor.

💡new war

If Armenia does not agree to Azerbaijan's demands like the corridor, the risk of a new war is raised within the video script.

💡independence

Armenia's independence is mentioned in the context of it meaning a lack of accountability, according to some opposition voices. Armenia's history as an independent nation is questioned.

💡mentality

Some claim Armenia needs to change the mentality and worldview of its people before changing its government or constitution. Moving away from feelings of revanchism is seen as necessary by them.

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