Armenia must calculate all the possible scenarios of the Middle East crisis and its impact on it, Narek Galstyan, leader of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party (SDHP) said at the discussions "Syrian conflict: possible influence of Russian-Turkey relations on Armenia" in Yerevan, on February 19.
As crisis deepens in Syria, Turkey has even launched air strikes at the positions of Assad's army. "The problem of Kurds inside Turkey and in Syria is deteriorating too. Armenia cannot stay aside of these processes. It needs to calculate all possible scenarios of developments in both the Middle East and our region. Armenia must be consistent in its steps and be ready to protect its original lands in Western Armenia," Galstyan said.
Meantime, Hakob Mikaelyan, publicists-analyst, blames U.S. and Israel for what is happening in Syria now. "Syria has always had pro-Russian views, so it was angering U.S. and Israel. So they decided to get rid of that developing and strengthening country," he said.
He recalled that the Armenian community in Syria was very respectful and all the Armenian organizations, educational and cultural centers operated there until Ankara ruined them. Mikaelyan is sure that Turkey strives to leave no Armenian trace in the region.
"While we were preparing to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire, Turkey was celebrating that date by destroying our cultural heritage in Syria," the analyst said for conclusion.
Hrant Melik-Shakhnazaryan, in turn, said what is happening in the world now is a new stage of geopolitical rivalry.
"Russia involved in the Syrian crisis just because it understood that the processes in Ukraine and Middle East may threaten its national security. Russia tries to preserve its influence on the international arena," the expert said.
He is sure that the relative peace in the South Caucasus is the credit of the Armenian army that is capable enough to rebuff any provocations from any direction.