Turkologist says Armenia’s de facto rulers are weakening the country amid rising regional tensions

Turkologist Varuzhan Geghamyan wrote:

“Some important news:

Yesterday, the Azerbaijani parliament ratified a memorandum on the mutual strengthening of military security with Turkey. Under this agreement, the parties commit to providing mutual assistance in the event of aggression.

Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party recently unveiled a conceptual document titled the Vision of the Turkic World (Türk Dünyası Vizyon Belgesi). Prepared under the personal guidance of President Erdoğan, this plan outlines Turkey’s strategy for the formation of a modernized “Turan,” reflecting a renewed pan-Turkist agenda in the region.

Turkey has also reached an agreement with Turkmenistan to build the Trans-Caspian Pipeline, intended to supply gas to Russia and Iran via alternative routes through the Caucasus. This project, fully supported by Western partners, is expected to further escalate tensions in our region.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev continues to speak of “Western Azerbaijan,” effectively framing territorial expansion as a precondition for Armenia.

The Economist magazine has listed seven global conflicts likely to escalate in 2026. Among them “unexpectedly” the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is included. I have chosen only five news for today.

Even without being an expert, reviewing these developments makes it clear that regional conflicts are intensifying and the likelihood of war is increasing. Yet, what is the de facto ruling group in Armenia doing? It is reducing the term of military service and attacking churches and clergy, thereby weakening the country and further raising the risk of conflict.”