Expert: Mubarak’s resignation beginning of new era for Arab worldFebruary 12, 2011 - 10:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The resignation of Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak is the beginning of a new era for Arab world, a Russian expert said. “For Egypt, it’s a preparation for change of power. Three political forces – the military, various liberal democratic movements and the Muslim Brotherhood –pretend to the highest posts. The most likely outcome will be formation of a coalition by ElBaradei’s supporters and the military,” senior fellow at Saint Petersburg State University Alexander Sotnichenko told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “After the presidential and parliamentary elections, the intelligence service will be ruling while ElBaradei will be negotiating investments, food programs and human rights issues,” he said. Sotnichenko also noted that the Muslim Brotherhood stands a good chance to come to power in the future. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |