Baku: Armenian Genocide 'American Bludgeon' against TurkeyNovember 21, 2006 - 13:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The attitude of Senators and U.S. politicians to a country depends on many factors. If Turkey is not significant for the U.S. so we can expect recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Why is Western Europe so strict on Turkey's accession to the EU and constantly raising the Armenian Genocide issue? Is it commemoration of the killed Armenians or special liking for Armenians? Not at all," Director of the Department of Conflictology of the Institute of Peace and Democracy Arif Yunusov stated. In his words, "the matter is not Armenians but the attitude towards Turkey." Western Europe is rather afraid of this country and doesn't want her to enter the Christian club titled the European Union. If not the Armenian Genocide they will raise another question. The same story is with the United States. Not Armenians but the attitude towards Turkey dictates decisions. To all appearance the Genocide recognition issue will be constantly raised the U.S.At that, Armenians will launch campaigns and suppose that the question will be settled at last. This fact will be used by the United States as an instrument of pressure upon Turkey in order to impose a decision on Middle East. Americans have plenty of problems in the region. Let's take the Iraqi crisis, Palestinian problem or Israel's relations with the Arab world," the Azeri political scientist remarked. "Meanwhile Turkey can play a significant role that can turn both positive and negative for Americans. Thus, the problem of the Armenian Genocide recognition is just an 'American bludgeon' against Turkey. It will always be in the air. But will it beat? This question depends on the geopolitical situation in the region," Arif Yunusov said, reports Day.az. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. €3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms. Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State to travel to Armenia Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Yerevan on June 10-12. |