Is Armenia at risk of losing its identity as a national state? Is the country being pushed toward a new geopolitical reality shaped by Turkey and Azerbaijan? In this exclusive interview, John Eibner, President of Christian Solidarity International (CSI), delivers a stark assessment of Armenia’s political direction, the growing confrontation between the government and the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the geopolitical forces shaping the country’s future. Eibner argues that the Armenian Church is not merely a religious institution, but one of the fundamental pillars of Armenian national identity and a vital check on state power. He raises serious concerns about what he sees as political interference in Church affairs and growing pressure on Armenia from Ankara and Baku. He also questions the real meaning of the proposed peace process, warns that constitutional changes may not satisfy Azerbaijan’s demands, and challenges the West’s commitment to democracy and religious freedom in Armenia. Could Armenia cease to be an Armenian national state? Who is shaping its future — Yerevan, Baku, Ankara, or Western powers? And what is at stake for the Armenian nation? Watch the full interview with John Eibner. 🔥 Key Points & Main Arguments - 🇦🇲 ARMENIA'S NATIONAL IDENTITY AT RISK? — Could Armenia lose its character as an Armenian national state? - ⛪ THE ARMENIAN CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE — Why does Eibner see the Church as a fundamental pillar of Armenian identity? - ⚖️ A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE CHURCH? — Eibner questions the government's actions against the Catholicos and Church leadership. - 🇹🇷 ANKARA AND BAKU'S INFLUENCE — Why does Eibner describe the government in Yerevan as a “transmission belt” for Turkish and Azerbaijani interests? - 📜 A PEACE TREATY OR A CAPITULATION? — What does Eibner believe lies behind the demands for constitutional changes? - 🚨 ALIYEV'S DEMANDS: WHERE WILL THEY END? — Why does Eibner argue that constitutional amendments may not be the final demand? - 🌍 THE WEST'S DOUBLE STANDARDS? — Are economic interests and transport corridors taking priority over democracy and religious freedom? - 🛡️ WHO WILL DEFEND ARMENIA'S FUTURE? — What role can Armenian society and the opposition play?