Politics:

The Caucasus platform leaves out Iran and is sponsored by the USA

Especially interested in the non-admission of Iran into the Caucasus platform is Israel, since in that case, the activity of the European lobby in Washington would be hindered.

September 13, 2008
Turkish Prime-Minister Recep Erdogan's initiative on forming "Peace and Stability Caucasus Platform" almost coincided with the regular rumors on the possible attack of the USA on Iran. As such, the struggle for becoming a regional power-holder passed on to the next, and, quite possibly, to the concluding phase. Naturally, the USA openly backs up Turkey in this struggle, while Russia holds a neutral position, giving preference to neither of the sides.
 
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