U.S. Got More Opportunity To Influence On Situation In TurkeyJanuary 23, 2007 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently a strained situation has formed in Turkey: the relation between Islamists and "Kemalists has worsened. The first side represents the ruling "Justice and Development party with a number of political and religion organizations, which cast doubt on such a secular model of state created by Kemal Atatürk. The other side consists of Kemalists, which is being supported by large political parties and higher and medium bureaucracy that defend secular state," said specialist in Turkic philology Ruben Safrastyan, the head of Oriental Studies Institute of the RA NAS (National Academy of Sciences), during an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. In his words, lately a linkage is being noticed between Kemalist circles and higher army commanders, which considers itself as a guaranty for secular state. "On this background actively is being discussed army's possibility to categorically interfere the political processes aiming at preventing the further erosion of secular state model. I think in the current situation US's opportunities to have influence on events in Turkey increases, since they traditionally enjoy great authority in the army," Safrastyan underscored. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |