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    SAFRASTYAN SHARES TER-PETROSYAN'S OPINION

    http://a1plus.am/en/politics/2010/07/27/ruben-safrastya

    Orientalist Ruben Safrastyan excludes any breakthrough in
    Armenian-Turkish relations in the nearest future. He thinks that
    Turkey displays less interest towards South Caucasus.

    "Today Turkey has activated its diplomacy in the Near East. British
    Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to Turkey is not accidental in
    this context. Cameron voiced strong support for Turkey's membership
    in the European Union and vowed to fight passionately to make the
    country's case," Safrastyan said.

    "Great Britain and America want Turkey to side with the EU. Meanwhile,
    the West fears lest Turkey should enter into a close cooperation with
    the Islamic world. There is no point in pressurizing Turkey in issues
    where the country pursues its interests. Turkey has a great experience
    in resisting pressure and shrinking responsibility. Turkey tends to
    play fast and loose."

    The orientalist thinks that Turkey displays a formal stance in the
    talks on the Karabakh conflict and fully supports Azerbaijan. But it
    weakens Turkey's position and lessens the country's influence beyond
    its boundaries.

    Regarding Mattyew Bryza's appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan,
    Mr. Safrastyan said, "I do not pay great importance to Bryza's
    appointment. The USA could have nominated a more serious diplomat
    for the post."

    Ruben Safrastyan shares Levon Ter-Petrosyan's statement that the key
    to the Karabakh conflict lies in the hands of Russia.

    "The USA does not focus on South Caucasus. I have already said that
    the Russian-Georgian conflict which ended with Georgia's crushing
    defeat radically changed the situation in South Caucasus and created
    a new status quo, thus strengthening Russia's position."




    From: A. Papazian
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