Conflict between Georgia and Russia was unavoidableMay 14, 2009 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Conflict between Georgia and Russia was unavoidable, as the states support opposite positions. I believe, that no political force would agree today to the existing status quo," Head of Caucasus Studies at the French Institute of Anatolian Research, Tornike Gordadze told at international conference entitled "South Caucasus security reconsidered: regional conflicts, stability and transformation". "One of Georgia's goals is creation of a national state of European type," he noted. "Here we're up against a paradox. On one side, Russia is trying to reconsider its role, but still create an empirelike state. Georgia is trying to create a national state - two19 century categories, still relevant in the region." "There's also a major ideological confrontation. After Russia established itself as a strong power, upholding principles of democracy, western democracy appeared like geographical and historical property of Euro Atlantic territory. When a state located next to Russia tries to base its policy on principles of western democracy, Russia gets irritated," Tornike Gordadze concluded. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |