Distorted Narratives and Peace Progress in the South Caucasus
A recent meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in Ottawa discussed several politically charged issues.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's criticism of the clergy raised a logical question:
“why the Church is more preoccupied with politics than with spiritual and moral matters”, sparking internal divisions within Armenia.
In Armenia, it has become common for clerics to act as parallel politicians, discussing various issues and attempting to govern alongside the government.
Author's summary: Distorted narratives threaten South Caucasus peace.