The Economist: Washington has taken Armenia’s side in Armenia-Turkey rapprochement

February 19, 2010 - 19:48 AMT

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Turkey looks isolated. America, its most important ally (and the deal’s biggest backer), has taken Armenia’s side. Russia argues that Turkish-Armenian relations should not be linked to Nagorno-Karabakh, a view shared in Washington, The Economist reported.



“America is watching closely. If the deal collapses, the way would be left open for Congress to pass a resolution recognizing the 1915 killings as Genocide, something it has long threatened. This in turn could trigger anti-American feelings in Turkey strong enough to leave Ankara feeling that it has no choice but to retaliate,” the article concluded.





The Armenian-Turkish Protocols

The Protocols aimed at normalization of bilateral ties and opening of the border between Armenia and Turkey were signed in Zurich by Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on October 10, 2009, after a series of diplomatic talks held through Swiss mediation.

On January 12, 2010, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia found the protocols conformable to the country’s Organic Law.

Commenting on the CC ruling, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that “it contains preconditions and restrictive provisions which impair the letter and spirit of the Protocols.” ”The decision undermines the very reason for negotiating these Protocols as well as their fundamental objective. This approach cannot be accepted on our part. Turkey, in line with its accustomed allegiance to its international commitments, maintains its adherence to the primary provisions of these Protocols. We expect the same allegiance from the Armenian government,” the Ministry said.

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