  Georgia's joining NATO can provoke new war?October 6, 2008 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The future of the Caucasus depends on the countries' willingness to maintain friendly ties, according to a Russian expert. "Moreover, they should stop building their national policy dependently from the powers beyond the region. The August conflict demonstrated that Washington's power is not universal. With Russia mediating for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution and with Turkey alleviating tensions between Georgia and Russia, the Caucasus states will be able to implement their economic and political strategic for the glory of the region," senior lecturer at Saint-Petersburg State University, deputy editor at the Center of Oriental Studies, Ph.D. in history Alexander Sotnichenko said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "However, if some of the countries orient for the West, like Georgia does, new conflicts are possible. Deployment of NATO troops in Georgia will aggravate tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Escalation will involve Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Georgia may provoke a new war in an attempt to take back Abkhazia and Ossetia with the help of the U.S. forces," he said.   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 |  Related sections Latest 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 childrenMoscow 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. |
