Alexander Rahr: Armenia Heads for Becoming Closer to West in Foreign PolicyJune 6, 2006 - 16:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Program Director at the Korber Center for Russia/CIS Studies Alexander Rahr speaking of prospects for Asian states and Armenia joining a union state stated in an interview to DW-WORLD.DE the following, "A number of integration initiatives can be and are being implemented in the post-soviet space, for example, the Collective Security Treaty Organization. I admit unification based on common economic interests or security interests." "However, political reintegration of post-soviet republics is unlikely. Today many CIS states are more interested in becoming closed to the West, while in the long-term prospect the political role of China will also increase. As of Armenia and other Transcaucasian republics, in their foreign policy they have headed for becoming closer to the West and first of all the US long ago," Rahr 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |