From: Sebouh Z Tashjian <sebouhz_tashjian@yahoo.com.au>
Subject: Russian expert says `color revolution’ unlikely in Armenia

PanARMENIAN.Net

Russian expert says `color revolution’ unlikely in Armenia
31.03.2007 14:50 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Attempts to carry out a `color revolution’ were made
in all post soviet states, said Sergey Markov, Director of the
Institute for Political Studies. `This method of seizing the power is
specific to the 21st century with the leading role of media, NGOs and
dependence from outer factors. Armenian opposition would like to
replay the `color revolution’ scenario but it has no chances, in my
opinion, since Armenia doesn’t experience a deep political crisis as
it was in Ukraine. Unlike Leonid Kuchma, President Robert Kocharian
keeps the high rating. Besides, opposition doesn’t have bright leaders
like Victor Yushchenko or Mikhael Saakashvili,’ he said. When
commenting on the possible outcomes of the parliamentary election and
Robert Kocharian’s successor, Sergey Markov said, `Defense Minister
Serge Sargsyan is the most likely presidential contender from the
Republican Party, whose main goal is to accomplish the campaign
successfully. In this case the party will nominate Serge Sargsyan and
he will win,’ Kreml.org reports.

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