The repercussions of the coup attempt, which emerged after the Armenian army demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the government, continue. Experts point out that the coup attempt actually demonstrates the extent of the tension between the Armenian government, which accepted withdrawal from the occupied territories following its defeat against Azerbaijan, and the army.
Uskudar University Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations (English), Prof. Dr. Havva Kök Arslan, made evaluations regarding the coup attempt in Armenia.
Can be evaluated as the repercussions of Azerbaijan's defeat
Prof. Dr. Havva Kök Arslan stated that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who described the army's call for the government's resignation as a coup attempt, called on the public to take to the streets and resist the army. Prof. Dr. Havva Kök Arslan said, “This situation actually shows the extent of the tension between the Armenian government, which accepted withdrawal from the occupied territories following its defeat against Azerbaijan, and the army.”
Turkey must always support civil administration
Prof. Dr. Havva Kök Arslan stated that Turkey, having experienced the coup attempt of July 15, 2016, should, in principle, oppose all coup attempts wherever they may occur in the world and support civil administration. “This also applies to the situation in Armenia. The support given to the civil government against the army in Armenia will demonstrate how consistent our country's stance on coups is,” she said.
Russia's support could bring Turkey and Russia face-to-face
Prof. Dr. Havva Kök Arslan continued: “However, as a result of the US-Russia rivalry in the region, a possible coup in Armenia could lead to further instability in the region. Although the Kremlin has declared that it sees the current tension as an internal issue for Armenia, its distant relations with the Pashinyan government are well-known. If Moscow attempts to regain influence in the Caucasus by supporting a pro-Russian leader instead of Pashinyan, Turkey and Russia could find themselves at odds. The existence of an Armenia free from the influence of major powers is in Turkey's interest.”