“All I know is the world doesn’t get better if America recedes in the shadows.” These words were said by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green, who, along with the President, has decided to quit on a l
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All I know is the world will get better if America recedes in the shadows. In the big picture, Armenia needs to drastically curb its exposure to the US. Regardless of who is in the White House, Uncle Sam is toxic. Even his good deeds come with very costly strings. And the USAID (a front for CIA operations) is one of the most corrupt and dangerous government organizations in the world. No thanks…
Is it your position that Armenia is better served by allowing itself to be steadily drawn into the Russian Sphere of Influence?
Are you therefore opposed to the creation and existence of the American University of Armenia, which received support from USAID?
The AUA is also a nest of pro-Turkish, pro-Liberal, pro-Globalist toxicity. The institution only helps in the country’s brain-drain to the West. All in all, it’s a cancerous cell. It should be shutdown and replaced with an Armenian or Russian institution. Even an Iranian institution in its place would be far better for the country. For the past two hundred years an Armenia has existed only because of Russia. It was Ivan that put Armenia back on the Turkic/Islamic map of the South Caucasus, and made sure it stayed there. Geographically, militarily, economically and culturally, Armenia belongs in the Russian sphere. This will not change despite how hard “proud Americans” like yourself try. Don’t take my word for it. Ask Nikolik. Despite the fact your NED and Open Society were instrumental in bringing Nikol and gang to power in Yerevan, Armenia is closer to Russia today than it was during Sargsyan’s reign. You happy? I am. So, my “proud American”, take my advise and concentrate your “democratic” efforts on Venezuela, Libya and Afghanistan instead…
You are clearly unfamiliar with a lot of pertinent facts. Firstly of all the initiatives for the creation of AUA were 100% Armenian (ROA and diaspora). USAID support came later. Secondly, AUA’s programs have taken a very open look at Armenian Turkish issues. Thirdly, the abominable conditions in Armenia following the energy blockade do not speak well to your agenda and ideological biases. Lastly, I am far from proud of all US foreign policy that deserves intelligent and rational analysis based on solid facts and evidence.
I am not surprised by the last decision. Unfortunately this the new USA under the rule of CIA and the Pentagon generals working with Turkey and…filling their pockets. Unfortunately gone are the years of Woodrow Wilson. This is the new selfish and isolationist decision of “proud” Americans. I feel guilty with my American passport. I hope that good and traditional Americans will come forward and change this shameful policy.