The most zealous champions of the interests of the Armenian society, lead by members of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun party, activists of terrorist groups like Sasna Tsrer, as well as members of the Armenia and I Have Honor opposition alliances, are taking the initiative to “express anxiety and concern about the fate of Armenia and Karabagh”.
It was not the first time that the failed ideologists and supporters of the idea of “miatsum” celebrated “Karabakh Independence Day” on September 2. And this time they were determined to boost the activity of the street movement in order to influence the state of affairs in the region by resuscitating separatism.
It is plain to see that festive moods are no longer in the air. On the contrary, gloom is taking over the joyous aspirations. The ranks of optimists of the fake enterprise are rapidly thinning.
But only one subtle move can help fill the sails of hope. All the organizers of street protests and marches need to narrow the circle of concern through a sober approach. The protesters need to forget about Karabakh, not worry about its fate, and focus only on Armenia.
It would be better if they focused on the numerous concerns of the crippled republic. The sooner they forget about Karabakh, the easier it will be for them. Why mess around in someone else’s garden, where there is a rightful owner who knows how and what needs to be changed in order for life in the post-war environment to improve at a rapid pace?
In their hearts, many Armenian absolutists have come to terms with the loss of Karabakh, they realize that the ship of hope has sailed, and there is no catching up with it. But they continue to nurture a pipe dream, hoping for an accidental twist of fate.
Greed also prevents them from giving up the misguided idea of appropriating Karabakh, because betting on separatism is a gold mine that feeds a large gang of criminals and swindlers who play on the ignorance of the common people. The restless lackeys mostly provoke armed incidents and clashes to cause a new escalation.
Intensive military preparations, in which certain circles in France, Iran, India and other countries are involved, manipulate the consciousness of Armenian radicals. Not only Armenian hawks but also their foreign mentors are in a frenzy. They are fidgeting, pushing to fulfill military orders at the factories of foreign countries in order to equip the Armenian army to improve its combat capabilities.
The forces hostile to Azerbaijan are inflaming the situation in order to create new risks for Baku and its interests.
The recent aggravation on the border was expected. It is not coincidental. Those who oppose the peace plan proposed by official Baku are forcing the hotheads of the defeated country to mobilize, to step up their efforts, because it seems to them that in case of outbreak of a new war it will be difficult for Azerbaijan to subdue its restless neighbor. They also count on the fact that in case of a new flare-up, international diplomacy will intervene and this time it will certainly not leave the Armenians in trouble.
The enemies of peace and stability set up a network of observation posts in the territory of Armenia and are suspiciously silent. The normally talkative Markus Ritter has not yet commented on the current difficult situation, although everyone knows that Irevan is again the troublemaker.
Azerbaijan, firmly taking the position of an actor that respects international law, is in no way interested in a military and political escalation. Armenia, on the other hand, alternately announcing its new “peacekeeping” initiatives, is going against the voiced imperatives, undermining the silence and leading to an escalation.
A few days ago, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at a meeting of his government made a loud announcement of new proposals delivered to the Azerbaijani side. This was followed by lengthy explanations from the Foreign Ministry, which declared its firm intention to move towards peace. But what happened? Nothing.
Provoking tensions, Irevan inevitably blames the Azerbaijani side for the violation, believing that its fabrications benefit the Armenian interests. But the old story repeats itself again, when the return fire of the Azerbaijani side takes the provocateur by surprise. As a result of the Azerbaijani army’s return fire in the Sotk area, three Armenians were killed and two wounded.
Irevan always pouts resentfully, while acting innocently nonchalant. When Baku makes legitimate demands for compensation for the enormous damage inflicted on the territories of the republic, Armenian politicians try to preempt the situation by claiming that they are victims of unforeseen circumstances.
In the early 1990s, when Armenian politicians recklessly embarked on a ruinous path, sober thoughts and appeals were voiced from Baku. The ardent Hay nationalists and Turkophobes, having become slaves of the delusional ideology of Tseghakronism, got what they deserved. Three decades later, they ended up completely defeated, realizing their short-sightedness.
Since the end of the 44-day war, Armenia is once again suffering hardship, reaping the bitter fruits of its intransigence. Azerbaijan has taught it some eye-opening lessons. The point of these lessons is that they should not test Baku’s patience.
The maneuvers of combat groups in Karabakh and the neighboring country’s military in the border region are carefully monitored by the victorious country. As a result, in the course of forced operations to neutralize risks, the opposing side constantly loses manpower and equipment. This is the way it will always be.
It is worth remembering that in previous years the Azerbaijani military constantly punished ceasefire violators. And many occupiers were eliminated then as well. Is it really hard to grasp that there will be no leniency or indulgence for the enemies of peace!?
Azerbaijan has been able to break the spiral of evil by demonstrating to the Armenians its ability to solve problems rather than create them. Those who do not want to listen, learn the hard way, and they will have to pay the price for their irresponsibility.
But they should have forgotten about Karabakh a long time ago. It is not too late even today, if there is common sense and the ability to take precautions against the mistakes of their own past.
Tofig Abbasov
Translated from Minval.az
