![The silence of the country's traditional opposition parties only magnifies their place as popularly dismissed forces on the Armenian political landscape, writes Giragosian [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/d150947854e14daca5ffa82fe485df90_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
The violent act of hostage-taking is a manifestation of significant discontent within Armenia.
From: People & Power
Armenia: Divided Within?
Could a faltering economy, corruption and public disaffection over its relationship with Russia lead to an uprising?
27 Oct 2016
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