Some Diasporans try to influence processes in Armenia: AcemogluJune 12, 2018 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian citizens should take center stage in systemic reform processes following the peaceful revolution in the country, prominent Armenian-American economist Daron Acemoglu said in an interview with the Voice of America. Weighing in on the Diaspora’s role, Acemoglu said while Armenians abroad do play an important role, they should provide support in two directions - moral support and investments. “Sometimes, however, some Diaspora representatives try to direct the processes from outside, which, I am sure, is wrong,” the economist said. Acemoglu said he has spoken to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan twice and is now in the process of determining the right time for his visit to Armenia. “But I am first trying to understand what challenges the new government faces and how it is going to handle them,” said the economist, adding that he will hopefully be able to give real advice and recommendations and not just visit the country as a tourist. Acemoglu, a U.S.-based economist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), agreed to help restore Armenia’s economy after the country elected a new Prime Minister following weeks of peaceful protests and a campaign of civil disobedience. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a laureate of the John Bates Clark Medal (2005), Acemoglu is among the 10 most cited economists in the world. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |