tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608996291355843279.post3211117454640817577..comments2024-03-29T01:42:29.824+03:00Comments on Heralding the Rise of Russia: President Sargsyan and Armenia - September, 2011Arevordihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09926782646398360125noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608996291355843279.post-81513171885413340762012-05-31T02:57:18.954+04:002012-05-31T02:57:18.954+04:00The short answer is no. President Sargsyan does no...The short answer is no. President Sargsyan does not have the adequate power in a nation run by very powerful families. Having said that, it can be argued that Armenia's oligarchs are not as aggressive as they used to be or as flagrant in their illegal activities. It can also be argued that the rule of law and order in Armenia is better today than it was in the past. I think President Sargsyan deserves at least some credit for this.<br /><br />PS: I have said on many occasions that one of the president's vulnerabilities is his brother. I know from sources that the president has had problem with his brother but he has not done enough to stop his brother from making him look bad.Arevordihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926782646398360125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5608996291355843279.post-12421602743833219672012-05-31T00:14:12.400+04:002012-05-31T00:14:12.400+04:00"The most important item on the Armenian pres..."The most important item on the Armenian president's to do list has to be the addressing of Armenia's parasitical and monopolistic oligarchy. Armenia's all powerful oligarchs, the ruthless peasantry that became fabulously wealthy during the post-Soviet years of unbridled crony capitalism need to be reined in. I believe this will happen in time. President Sargsyan has proven himself to be a grossmeister of politics, both foreign and domestic. He has not only outsmarted the nation's problematic opposition, he has also outsmarted Armenia's antagonist on the global stage by brilliant political maneuverings. I believe sooner-or-later he or his successor (which will more-or-less be from the same clique) will manage to outsmart Armenia's all-powerful businessmen as well. If Armenia is to accelerate its forward progression it must curb its gluttonous businessmen. "<br /><br />Do you think that Sargsyan has the power of making this a reality? Even his brother is an oligarch, it would be really hard for himSvetianoreply@blogger.com