U.S. to retain role in S. Caucasus conflicts mediation - expertsOctober 29, 2012 - 13:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - No change in the U.S. foreign policy, including its policy on the South Caucasus is expected after the November 6 presidential elections, American political analysts believe. “No serious changes will be made in the U.S. policy on the South Caucasus after the elections. No matter who will be elected as president, the U.S. will continue to play an active role in the resolution of the conflicts in the South Caucasus. As regards Mitt Romney, he is concerned over the Russian factor, therefore, I think that he will be more active in the post-Soviet countries and support resolution of territorial issues more actively,” APA quoted the managing editor of Politico magazine Bill Nichols as saying. National Public Radio (NPR) editor Ron Elving shares his opinion. “One needn’t expect major alterations. Usually, if a candidate is elected for a second term, he is more active in foreign policy issues. It is not known yet who will be appointed as Secretary of State. It may be a person closely familiar with foreign policy issues, for example John Kerry. He knows the region very well, which can positively influence the processes. On the other hand, if Mitt Romney, who talks tough about Moscow, is elected, it may have a good influence on the countries having relations with Russia. It will give opportunities for maneuvering, reaching agreement and solving conflicts,” he said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |