There is a famous historical pattern. Although revolutions, at the level of mere slogans, also aim to overthrow dictatorships in the package of “universal happiness,” as a result of which the power of one person is finally established. The most famous examples are England, France, and Russia with Cromwell, Napoleon and Stalin.
Of course, this also happens in smaller countries and, consequently, with smaller politicians. The masses who have started a revolution need a normal, peaceful life in which they expect their dreams to come true. The elimination of one-person rule and democracy is not among the desires of the majority. If we talk about the non-material demands of the revolutionary masses, we can say that people want their human dignity to be respected, not to be oppressed, not to have their property seized illegally, and to be left alone. And what kind of political regime will be established, or whether the leader of the country is a supporter of collective or sole leadership, is a fourth question for most citizens.
I think all observant people will agree that now the manifestations of “monarchy” in Armenia are stronger than ever. None of the previous leaders of the country had the same opportunity to make decisions alone as Pashinyan does. Of course, in the past, personal devotion to the leader was also valued the most, but let’s agree that, for example, Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian or Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan were independent thinkers. Not to mention Ter-Petrosyan’s comrades-in-arms.
Now, there is absolutely no need to think or suggest anything. Pashinyan will do what he wants anyway. All that is needed is to repeat the revolutionary slogans, and the more “square” and dogmatic it is, the better. In all positions, including in the National Assembly, people are appointed on that principle.
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Apparently, Samvel Babayan will not be appointed Minister of Defense because he does not meet those requirements. And if Arshak Karapetyan is appointed, that is quite explainable. During the April War, as a chief of intelligence of the Armed Forces, the general, who, to put it mildly, failed, had problems with the “former regime,” gave testimonies in favor of this government and became a very desirable person for the current “current.” And vice versa, Hayk Marutyan, who did not fail as the mayor of Yerevan (his work can be assessed as “3+”), is no longer favorable. By monarchical logic, it is better to fail and keep talking about “blacks” and “whites.”
And how is the collapse of the monarchy expected? Naturally, from the same court.
There are always people like Beria, Khrushchev, Mikoyan next to any Stalin who at some point start to dislike monopoly. It is difficult to say how it will be in Armenia.
Aram Abrahamyan
