Absence of US Ambassador in Yerevan since July 2006 to some extent negatively influences on the Armenian-American relations. This year Armenia is awaiting parlaimentary elections and the politicians are likely to focus on the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border blocked by Turkey since 1993. Richard Giragosian, expert of the Armenian International Police Research Group - AIPRG, Washington.DC. comments on the situation to PanARMENIAN.Net.

The year 2007 promises to become crucial for Turkey. New President and new parliament will be elected. Moreover the state is undergoing re-comprehension of national self-consciousness. The balance of forces in the region depends on the way Turkey chooses. Erkut Emcioğlu, International Relations Coordinator of ARI Movement comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the current situation.