The Challenge of Statehood: Armenian Political Thinking Since Independence

by Gerard J. Libaridian, Gerard J. Libaridian

Release Date: May, 1999

Edition: Paperback

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Solid Book on Armenian Political Thinking

I loved this text because it talks about some of the more valiant points in Armenian political life. Libaridian speaks about topics of Armenia's government that are very rarely talked about. He supports his claims with evidence, most of it first-hand, so the reader must recognize, and at least respect, his views.

It takes a lot of guts to denounce the Diaspora and to speak in-favor of an unpopular President. The book definetely provided insight on Armenia's government and some of the issues they were struggling with since the inception of statehood in 1991. Some of Armenia's problems that were discussed were the Armenian Genocide and how to handle it, the non-existant economy, and the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.

The book was written around 1997, 1998, so the current Kocharian Administration is not really talked about. I hope Libaridian writes a follow-up on Armenia in the 21st century. I would love to hear his probably controversail views about Armenia today and the handling of "Artsakh" versus the terroristic and human-rights violations champion Azerbaijan.

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Depending on your stance...

The other reviewer has some valid points, but I think he may be blinded by the fact that quite a few people disagree with certain choices that the author has made in his personal and political life. In my opinion, this does not take away from the fact that this is the most honest and realistic books on the current political situation in Armenia. One who is not familiar with some of the basic issues in Armenia politics may not enjoy this book as much.