Milliyet: Turkey's foreign policy changingNovember 9, 2009 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Changes in Turkey's foreign policy are evident, Milliyet daily columnist Sami Kohen writes. "The West is concerned over Turkey's tending to the Middle East. During the cold war, Turkey was west-oriented, without any chance to pursue a more independent policy. Then, with alternating international conditions and balances, Turkey started observing its own national interests. The situation is different now. Turkey has changed, with its developing political infrastructure and economy. It's transforming into a regional actor and building close relations with the neighbors, specifically Russia, Syria, Iraq and Iran. Relations with Iran appear as most dangerous for the West At that, Turkey doesn't intend to renounce U.S., NATO and EU values. Changes imply establishment of new ties and multilateral strategy, which, however, doesn't demand changes in the main foreign policy trends," the article says. 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. |