South Caucasus lacks securityOctober 1, 2009 - 19:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the August war in South Caucasus, the region lacks security, IISS Director of Russian and Eurasian programs Oksana Antonenko said today during Yerevan-Kiev TV bridge on "New Political Landscape in South Caucasus". The expert enumerated several positive moments that may be favorable for the elaboration of such algorithm. It may impart positive impulses to American-Russian relations, increasing EU's role as a stakeholder in security sphere and expected normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties, she said. "Caucasus platform proposed after August war is still in a stagnant state. Progress in the elaboration of a regional algorithm will be possible in case South Caucasian states propose initiatives," expert noted. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |