Armenia—Azerbaijan Conflict Aftermath: Discord in Armenia

[Saruku]

America should stand with the people of Armenia, one of the world’s oldest Christian nations and a survivor of persecution and genocide, against the corrupt petrostate of Azerbaijan.

America loves corrupt petrostates.

[Saruku]

You ‘Stand With Armenia’ guys do know that Artsakh is Azerbaijani according to International Law, right? None of you would ever have the same attitude towards Northern Cyprus.

Are you sure you want to talk about international law?

[Saruku]

This is really unfortunate for Armenians. If they don't essentially surrender now, they might be lucky to have any part of NK proper in another 30 years. It was probably inevitable though, given that:

1. There hasn't ever been any political will among either country's leadership to reach and implement an agreement. Nor has there been any will among the other states involved, most of whom preferred the status quo to an agreement.

2. In the absence of an agreement, it was always very unlikely that Armenians could maintain the upper hand. Armenia was already weaker than Azerbaijan, and that gap has only increased as the economic blockade resulting from this very conflict has definitely had an impact on Armenia's development. Furthermore, Armenia has very little to offer to make it worthwhile for any country to come down hard on their side to the degree that Turkey has done for Azerbaijan.

It brings me no joy to say it as someone who definitely leans toward the Armenians, but it might be best for the Armenian people in the long run if Armenia makes heavy concessions to Azerbaijan in exchange for the lifting of the blockade. That won't happen, though.