An Obvious Threat: The Issue of Nikol Pashinyan's Security Must Be Prioritized

1in.am reports: It is a known fact that the website 7or.am belongs to either Robert Kocharian or one of his close associates. For years, this media outlet has been engaged in promoting and disseminating the Kocharian political line. At first glance, this may not seem extraordinary, and it is unlikely that this fact would raise any interest, if not for today's analysis, particularly its concluding remarks: "Pashinyan has nothing left. He can only maintain his power through violence. However, this opens the way for other types of processes in accordance with the laws of physics."

Pashinyan has chosen the path of becoming a martyr for the sake of retaining power, which is dangerous for both him and Armenia. Therefore, the correct approach is to halt this trajectory. It is highly dangerous when a complex-ridden and psychologically unstable person is at the helm of the state. This is primarily dangerous for him.

This is an obvious threat or warning. Since the piece is written in 7or.am, it should be assumed that Robert Kocharian's ears are hidden behind this threat.

Despite the fact that the revolution has already been materialized and the positions of the new ruling power are more than strengthened, one should not lose vigilance, as counter-revolutions are as unpredictable as the revolution itself.

There is little doubt that loyalists from the old criminal-oligarchic system still remain, who do not reconcile with either the revolution or the inevitable chain of changes that followed. It is almost certain that these loyalists are attempting to initiate some actions in a last-ditch effort to preserve the old order and guarantee their continuity. An especially strange activity is being exhibited by the second president, Robert Kocharian. The threatening text mentioned above gives a peculiar dangerousness to that activity.

In other words, everything is not as smooth and easy as it may seem, and it never could be, since Pashinyan's enemies can retaliate at any moment by resorting to their beloved methods of provocation. The issue is clear and understandable. For years, Robert Kocharian ruthlessly plundered the Armenian people, acquiring an immeasurable amount of wealth and property. His hands are bloody, and he will certainly not stop at a new bloodbath.

One cannot be blinded by the illusion of the irreversibility of victory and fall into inertia, as victory has a habit of disappearing and vanishing at any moment.

In this context, the issue of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's security should be prioritized. The state must employ all possible means to ensure this task is accomplished honorably. If necessary, a whole squad should accompany him, as it is dangerous to play with elements of criminality that exist by tradition. They are capable of anything. Furthermore, the issue is not only about the Prime Minister's security but about the state as a whole. His neutralization would put in jeopardy both the outcomes of the revolution and the normal existence of the Republic of Armenia. The state could be dragged into a vortex of bloody chaos, the outcome of which is uncertain.

If a single hair is harmed on Pashinyan's head, can you imagine what his hundreds of thousands of supporters will do? A vendetta that has been under embargo from the very beginning will be set in motion, and the enraged populace will flatten everything to the ground. This circumstance should also be understood by the forces that initiate desperate last steps. Can the Republic of Armenia overcome such a powerful shock? Absolutely not. By the way, the danger is not limited to the threat of Pashinyan's neutralization. There could also be other targets for provocation. For example, terrorist attacks against state institutions and the population. Nothing can be excluded.

It is likely that many may consider my concerns frivolous, but that would be a mistake. I am not convinced that events will develop exactly along this scenario. These are merely doubts and concerns that should be voiced even if there is a slight chance.

Who expected the events of October 27, 1999? Did anyone predict that the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament could be gunned down right inside the parliament building? Probably, the day before, people didn’t even allow the thought of such a potential terrorist act to cross their minds, and if someone had expressed concerns in the media, they would have been met with universal ridicule as a conspiracy theorist. It is noteworthy that the threat was made public on the very day of Vazgen Sargsyan's birthday. Is this a coincidence?

The situation is serious and alarming. Anything can happen. Kocharian and Pashinyan's other enemies will not surrender easily and are even ready for the most despicable solutions. And the concern that has been expressed is not just specific to the internal Armenian reality, as we primarily take into account the global historical practice that is flooded with the assassinations of state leaders and countless assassination attempts.