Nothing sums up the contrast in contributions to our global society of Armenia and Azerbaijan more than this phrase. It is borrowed from several current recovery campaigns such as the Paros Foundation and my good friend, their executive director Peter Abajian. Since 2006 the Paros Foundation, like many other patriotic nonprofits, has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Armenia and Artsakh. Much of their incredible work in schools and infrastructure has been in the Tavush region, the current hotspot of Azerbaijani madness. The contrast in core values is why the Armenians have endured the hardships of unilateral attacks and why the latest aggression against Armenia will fail.
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Aper, listen. “In a dramatic change, on December 1, 1920, Azerbaijan publicly decreed that Karabakh, Nakichevan, and Zangezur belonged to Armenia. But then, the Soviet Union incorporated the Independent Republic of Armenia, and the status of Karabakh became unsettled. In February 1921, the Armenians staged a brief, successful revolt against Soviet rule, but ultimately the Soviet armies prevailed. In 1921, pursuant to an agreement between Stalin and Turkey, the geographically, demographically, and historically Armenian territories of Nagorno-Karabakh and Nakichevan were awarded to Azerbakjani rule. These decisions were recognized in the Treaties of Moscow and Kars, treaties signed without legitimate representation of the Armenian majority.” Page 666 can be found here… https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Future_of_Europe/-Se9z_9F2UUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=soviet%20union%20promised%20karabakh%20to%20turkey&pg=PA666&printsec=frontcover&bsq=soviet%20union%20promised%20karabakh%20to%20turkey
The United States has acknowledged the legitimacy of Artsakh, the illegitimacy of Turkey’s authority over Artsakh, and even acknowledged that the “majority Armenians” weren’t present when the treaty was signed between Stalin and Turkey. Yet today, the USA doesn’t acknowledge the Republic of Artsakh. Page 666 will be cited for years to come.
Thanks for always keeping us informed and hopeful for the border safety of Artsakh, Tavush etc. As you mention,the present military of Armenia & Artsakh are the successors of the Avarayr& Sardarabad generation, and like them, united in faith, Spirit and courage,they will defend their borders to maintain safety of their homes and their land. Let’s be in united prayer for God’s protection and the victory of our soldiers.