Noubar Afeyan: Whatever we do, the moment has come when we are all  responsible for the future of Armenia 

ArmInfo.Today in Armenia there is a huge uncertainty in all spheres, and no one knows where the truth is, and what is the most effective strategy.

This was stated by the founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Moderna  Therapeutics, co-author of the concept At the Crossroads, and  co-founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, in an interview  "Let's Talk about the Future" organized by the discussion platform  Futures Studio e by journalist Mark Grigoryan. Dr. Noubar Afeyan.  According to him, the most important issue in the country is the  issue of security in the military, economic, medical and social  spheres. "Security must be ensured.  For at least 100 years, the  issue of security will be on the agenda," Noubar Afeyan said. He  believes that the political processes and mistakes that were  undoubtedly committed in different years prevented the creation of  the Armenia they dreamed of. "Unfortunately, and ironically, the  Armenians ended up in a country where they could create and develop a  new future, however, unfortunately, we were unable to bring the  future of our dreams to Armenia," the scientist said. Noubar Afeyan  urges everyone to concentrate on the future and think about what  actions will lead Armenia to development. According to him, progress  can be ensured by different means, but when it comes to ups and  downs, it is necessary to be focused exclusively on the future.  Noubar Afeyan compares the development of the country with a start-up  business - a startup, in which you need to understand your own risks,  opportunities and desires. He believes that in order to create a new  future, a leader must be able to deal with uncertainties. "For the  development of Armenia, clear and ambitious goals are needed, you  need to understand what to do to make the country a birthplace of  ideas and values. A leader must be focused on the future, be able to  take risks, overcome difficulties and adapt in various situations.  The country can develop, if such people are at the helm, "said Noubar  Afeyan. He stressed that they constantly tried to destroy the  Armenian people, so they need to put down roots in the future, they  need to imagine this future and take risks for it. "If we do not  create this common future together, it will be too late in years.  Today people suffer from the phenomena that were discussed back in  2001, they cannot put the future in priority, everyone looks to the  past. We need to make people understand that it is necessary to look  into the future so that the present, which is extremely painful,  acquires meaning, content, because it serves the purpose of the  future, "Afeyan notes.  In his opinion, the current situation and the  crisis facing Armenia also open up opportunities for the Diaspora:  understand why the Diaspora wants to remain a member of the "club" of  Armenians. It is necessary to understand what kind of responsibility  we bear before Armenia. The diaspora is not involved in day- to-day  decisions. Many people say that they should participate, perhaps they  are right, but in this case the question arises: what should the  Diaspora do?  The crisis that has now emerged in Armenia makes us  have a more serious conversation about our roles and  responsibilities, "the scientist said. Noubar Afeyan is sure that in  order to strengthen the Armenia-Diaspora ties, it is necessary to  create a single body, but this requires a common concept of the  future and the perception of a common goal. "We need political  agendas, a competitive environment. Ultimately, shared values emerge  in such an environment. When you seek help, you need to put aside the  fear of criticism, because no one knows the truth, but asking  questions can help you find the truth and find answers. Whatever we  do, the moment has come when we are all responsible for the future of  Armenia, and this gives hope to the people of Armenia, "concluded  Nuban Afeyan.