A fistfight broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in the Armenian parliament. Many experts warn that the clashes could spill onto the streets.
The presence of political circles linked to external forces has been cited as a primary cause of the incident.
Where is Armenia heading amid this turmoil? Is civil confrontation possible?
Speaking to Globalinfo.az, political commentator Kanan Novruzov noted that the political situation in Armenia is already extremely delicate:
“This fragility is clearly reflected in parliamentary confrontations, disagreements among political factions, and mounting criticism directed at the government. The lack of an independent foreign policy, the palpable influence of external powers in domestic political affairs, and multifaceted pressure facing the authorities complicate the situation even further.
Kanan Novruzov
Armenia resembles a powder keg. Under such conditions, political tension could easily move beyond parliament and onto the streets. Protests breaking out and various political forces attempting to exploit the unrest is neither a new nor surprising scenario for Armenia. Recent political history shows multiple instances of mass protests and street-level resistance against the authorities. If the current divisions deepen, an escalation in political conflict—and even the risk of civil confrontation—cannot be ruled out.”
Turan Rzayev
Globalinfo.az
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