complex social, economic and political situation
in the country; instead, it further exacerbates the situation. Rather
than securing the continuity of those forces which are themselves the
main obstacle to improving conditions, the coalition should have worked
to secure a balance within the government, as an alternative to
absolute rule,” he added.Oskanian, who served as
foreign minister in former President Robert Kocharian’s administration
from 1998-2008, has been increasingly critical of the current Armenian
government since leaving office. His criticism has until now focused on
Sarkisian’s foreign policy and, in particular, Armenia’s rapprochement
with Turkey.

Every year, efforts by the Armenian Diaspora in the United States to win formal Congressional and Presidential recognition of the Armenian Genocide culminate on April 24, the date Armenians mark as their Genocide Remembrance Day. It’s a hot-button issue which historians still debate. Genocide scholarsthe past—if not more so. To the present day, Turkey and Armenia remain adversaries. Traditionally, the American alliance with Turkey has driven a wedge between Washington and Yerevan. Sadly, Armenia remains largely antagonistic to the United States. In 2009, Armenia voted with the United States on important issues at the United Nations less than half the time; In contrast, Israel voted with the United States 100% of the time.

Armenia has also embraced Iran to the detriment of U.S. interests and security. Armenia has even reportedly supplied Iran with weapons, which the Islamic Republic used to kill Americans.

It is long past time for Armenian organizations in the United States and the congressmen who partner with them to demand change in Armenian behavior. By ignoring Armenia’s orientation, the Armenian American