Force decisive factor for regional security, Armenian expert says

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is the only country in the region which won a local war, an Armenian expert said.



"I do not mind resolution of the Karabakh conflict and opening of borders, even with Azerbaijan. But we must never forget what price we will have to pay for it," said Andranik Tevanyan, chairman of Politekonomia NGO.



Asked by a PanARMENIAN.Net whether democracy or force is the dominating principle in the region, Mr. Tevanyan said, "Force is the decisive factor for regional security. Karabakh ensures Armenia's security. It's obvious."



"We should take a sober view of things. What we have now is Karabakh with its liberated territories and Armenia. We must do our best to maintain and develop our country. Our public is divided. This is our main problem," he said.