Diplomatic relations between Armenia and Poland have counted 15 years. During this time Poland joined the European Union and NATO and enjoys close contacts with the South Caucasian states, which are included into the European Neighborhood Policy program. Poland's Foreign Minister Anna Fotyga comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the prospects of the Armenian-Polish relations and cooperation within European structures.

The agreement on construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki-Baku railroad will to all appearance become another stumbling block for Russia which is trying to maintain positions in the South Caucasus. Meanwhile, the blame for this agreement lies on Russia itself in some respects. Formation of political and economic unions that may transform into military ones was launched in the region. Head of the department of international relations at the institute of political and military studies Sergey Markedonov comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the current situation.

The Armenian Genocide resolution will be submitted to the U.S. Congress January 30. The Armenian Assembly of America (AAA), one of the most influential lobbying organizations, carried out a great deal of work to promote the resolution. Arpi Vartanian, the AAA Regional Director for Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the Armenian Genocide recognition issue and Hrant Dink's assassination.

The year 2007 promises to become crucial for Turkey. New President and new parliament will be elected. Moreover the state is undergoing re-comprehension of national self-consciousness. The balance of forces in the region depends on the way Turkey chooses. Erkut Emcioğlu, International Relations Coordinator of ARI Movement comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the current situation.

The signing of the Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP) with NATO and implementation of the Armenia-EU Action Plan gradually push Russia out of the region. The interest of the international community vividly grows despite existence of unsettled conflicts. How does Moscow eye the future of the region? Head of the center of Caucasian Studies Vladimir Zakharov comments on the situation to PanARMENIAN.Net.

Russia is still one of key players in the South Caucasus and, naturally, it is not going to withdraw. Indeed, by means of Georgia the country is being pushed out of the Caucasian mountain range. Turkey and the EU are going to enter the arena, to say nothing of the increased influence of the US. Chief of the Department of CIS Countries of the Russian Institute of Strategic Research, Candidate of Historical Sciences Alexander Skakov told PanARMENIAN.Net about regional issues.

The states of the Black Sea basin have always been friendly toward Armenia. Romania followed by Bulgaria will join the European Union soon and the relations between our states received a new impulse within the framework of European integration. Bulgarian Ambassador to Armenia Stefan Dimitrov comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the current stage of the Armenian-Bulgarian relations.

The Armenian communities of Europe are a well-organized force advocating national interests. On the political level they represent the interests of the European Armenians. Chairperson of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy Hilda Tchoboian comments on the activities and tasks of the Armenians of Europe.

The lifting of the blockage against Lebanon by Israel and the UN readiness to send a peacekeeping contingent to Southern Lebanon can temporarily bring peace to the Middle East. The Armenian community of Lebanon rather actively participates in the public and political life of the country. Editor-in-chief of the Azdak, the largest Armenian newspaper of Lebanon, Shahan Kandakharyan comments on the situation in Lebanon at the instance of PanARMENIAN.Net.

The Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan will be ratified in the near future. The participation in the program provides for Euro-Atlantic security NATO Liaison Officer Romualds Razuks comments on the program to PanARMENIAN.Net.