Russian political expert forecasts new conflicts in CaucasusDecember 21, 2011 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The director of Russia-based Political Sociology Institute believes the outgoing year brought no changes to Nagorno Karabakh issue. According to Viacheslav Smirnov, world powers are using Karakakh settlement talks in pursuit of their own goals, with no major changes expected in the years to come, 1news.az reported. Sceptical over the possibility of positive shifts in the next decade, the expert forecasted new regional conflicts. “The upcoming year may prove complicated in terms of regional situation,” the expert said. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |