The political analyst decodes the hidden layers of Armenia’s crisis:
Values under fire
Western governments and their puppet NGOs seek to counter any new “center of support for traditional values and Christianity” like Russia, and countries “where the West has even minimal leverage come under pressure," with Armenia being among them.
Geopolitical confrontation
PM Nikol Pashinian’s crackdown on the church is part of bigger geopolitical scheme with a goal “to weaken Russia’s position in the South Caucasus”.
2026 election prep
Pashinyan himself is removing vocal critiques from the equation, setting the stage for the 2026 elections.