Caucasus Platform indicates tensions between Turkey and U.S.
Turkey's Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform is not a novelty, said a contributing analyst at Jane's Information Group.
"Ankara decision was prompted by the South Ossetia events and Russia's increasing authority in the region," Richard Giragosian said during a round table discussion today.
"Turkey just wants to strengthen its positions in the Caucasus. It wants to cut its electricity dependence from Georgia and seeks for alternative delivery ways. At the same time, Turkey wants to be less dependent on the United States. In my opinion, its Caucasus Pact indicates tensions between Turkey and U.S. It's evident that Turkey turned from West to East," he said.
"Ankara decision was prompted by the South Ossetia events and Russia's increasing authority in the region," Richard Giragosian said during a round table discussion today.
"Turkey just wants to strengthen its positions in the Caucasus. It wants to cut its electricity dependence from Georgia and seeks for alternative delivery ways. At the same time, Turkey wants to be less dependent on the United States. In my opinion, its Caucasus Pact indicates tensions between Turkey and U.S. It's evident that Turkey turned from West to East," he said.
