(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in Armenia are willing to support their country in the event of a new conflict against Azerbaijan, according to a poll by the Armenian Center for National and International Studies. 71.9 per cent of respondents say they would participate in the defence of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Nagorno-Karabakh region is controlled by ethnic Armenians—who consider the area an independent republic—but is claimed by Azerbaijan as part of its territory. A war broke out in the early 1990s between both nations, ending in an unofficial truce negotiated by Russia in 1994. If a new conflict occurs, 24.8 per cent of respondents would take part in military actions.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) established the Minsk Group to seek a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute. The group is currently co-chaired by Russia’s Yuriy Merzlyakov, Steven Mann of the United States and France’s Bernard Fassier.
On Apr. 15, Armenian foreign minister Vartan Oskanian and Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov met separately with the Minsk Group’s co-chairs in Britain. Before the talks took place, the co-chairs issued a joint statement, urging Armenia and Azerbaijan to stop “jeopardizing the cease-fire.”
Current Armenian president Robert Kocharyan was born in Nagorno-Karabakh and once headed its government. Armenia is the only country that recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh as a sovereign state.
Polling Data
In the event of a new war, are you ready to participate to your utmost in the defence of Nagorno-Karabakh?
Yes 71.9% No 15.6% Difficult to answer 11.7% Refused to answer 0.8% In the event of a new war... (Two answers allowed) I will take part in military actions 24.8% I will make material and financial contribution 25.5% I will do other work supporting the war effort 41.8% I will not do anything 7.9% I will leave Armenia 6.6% I will demand president’s resignation / I will bring up patriotism in the young generation 0.4% Difficult to answer 17.3% Refused to answer 1.2%
Source: Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS)
Methodology: Interviews with 1,900 Armenian adults, conducted in April 2005. No margin of error was provided.
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