  Expert: political cost of compromise too high for Armenian and Azeri eliteNovember 15, 2007 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Karabakh issue is very delicate because all sides to the conflict - Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh - have 'closed doors' and do not get into contact, senior analyst of the International Crisis Group Claire Delessard said at a debate on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict held in the framework of the first Kyev conference on 'lingering conflicts'."We should understand that political cost of compromise is too high for Armenian and Azeri elite. The publics in both states are not ready for concessions. There is too much radicalism and a wide flow of propaganda used by the ruling elite for their own purposes," she said, IA Regnum reports.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
