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STRATFOR: KARABAKH ISSUE NOT INCLUDED IN ARMENIAN-TURKISH TALKS
PanARMENIAN.Net
04.05.2009 11:27 GMT+04:00
Opening of the Armenian-Turkish border is quite possible, according
to a Stratfor analyst.
"Surely, Turkey doesn't feel comfortable enough to open the border
before resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Marco Papic said.
"However, the point is that resolution is unlikely in the near
future. Besides, both Turkey and Russia understand that they will
incur displeasure of Azerbaijan and Armenia irrespectively of their
position on the problem," he said.
"Many in Turkey are afraid of Azerbaijan's negative reaction. Making
Baku angry over the Karabakh issue, Turkey should be confident of
Russia's support. Karabakh is not on the agenda of Armenian-Turkish
talks," Mr. Papic said, adding that if the Azeri-Turkish dispute
damages Europe's energy interests, it can also engage in the talks.
PanARMENIAN.Net
04.05.2009 11:27 GMT+04:00
Opening of the Armenian-Turkish border is quite possible, according
to a Stratfor analyst.
"Surely, Turkey doesn't feel comfortable enough to open the border
before resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Marco Papic said.
"However, the point is that resolution is unlikely in the near
future. Besides, both Turkey and Russia understand that they will
incur displeasure of Azerbaijan and Armenia irrespectively of their
position on the problem," he said.
"Many in Turkey are afraid of Azerbaijan's negative reaction. Making
Baku angry over the Karabakh issue, Turkey should be confident of
Russia's support. Karabakh is not on the agenda of Armenian-Turkish
talks," Mr. Papic said, adding that if the Azeri-Turkish dispute
damages Europe's energy interests, it can also engage in the talks.