Restoration of Israeli-Turkish ties aimed against Syria – expertMarch 30, 2013 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Abdullah Öcalan’s historical address urging for reconciliation between Kurds and Turks was read out during Novruz, followed by Israeli Prime Minister’s apology to Turkey. Expert in Turkish studies Andranik Ispiryan noted the above-mentioned two incidents as contributing factors to the strengthening of Turkish positions in the Middle East. “Relations between Turkey and Israel mainly developed in the military field,” the expert said, noting Ankara’s readiness to advance its presence in the Arab world. “Both Israel and Turkey are significant strategic partners for the U.S. Turkish-Israeli tensions do not favor Washington in terms of securing the continuation of the implementation of the Great Middle East program and the Arab Spring,” Mr Ispiryan said, adding that the restoration of Israeli-Turkish ties would benefit the U.S. in the face of joint actions against Syria. The expert further deemed it impossible to pursue the Arab Spring scenario in Iran, due to the absence of prerequisites in the country. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. 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. |