U.S. Got More Opportunity To Influence On Situation In TurkeyJanuary 23, 2007 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently a strained situation has formed in Turkey: the relation between Islamists and "Kemalists has worsened. The first side represents the ruling "Justice and Development party with a number of political and religion organizations, which cast doubt on such a secular model of state created by Kemal Atatürk. The other side consists of Kemalists, which is being supported by large political parties and higher and medium bureaucracy that defend secular state," said specialist in Turkic philology Ruben Safrastyan, the head of Oriental Studies Institute of the RA NAS (National Academy of Sciences), during an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. In his words, lately a linkage is being noticed between Kemalist circles and higher army commanders, which considers itself as a guaranty for secular state. "On this background actively is being discussed army's possibility to categorically interfere the political processes aiming at preventing the further erosion of secular state model. I think in the current situation US's opportunities to have influence on events in Turkey increases, since they traditionally enjoy great authority in the army," Safrastyan underscored. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |