Azerbaijan closest to repeating Arab scenario among CIS states, expert saysMarch 12, 2011 - 15:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan is the closest to repeating the Arab scenario among the CIS states. The fact causes serious concern among the country’s authorities, according to Islamic studies expert. As Igor Dobaev stated, “riots in Arabic East can have a negative influence on Central Asia and South Caucasus, which face the same situation with a drastic difference in well-being among lower and higher circles.” “Azerbaijan is the closest to facing the consequences of such a situation,” the Russian expert noted. “The recent riots is a new generation of so-called “color revolutions.” Simultaneous outbreaks are most often caused by the external influence,” the expert said, characterizing the phenomenon as “chain wars”, Rosbalt reported. 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. |