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    AZERBAIJAN AGGRESSIVELY "FLIRTS" WITH EVERYONE

    KarabakhOpen
    19-03-2008 16:50:19

    The settlement of Karabakh has reached a point when the possibility
    to maneuver is zero. The parties, both Armenian and Azerbaijani,
    have come closer to the "moment of truth" and must distinctly outline
    their stance.

    The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group voted against the UN resolution
    which recommends withdrawal of the Armenian troops from the area
    of the Karabakh conflict, return of the Azerbaijani refugees and
    deployment of peacekeepers.

    The resolution does not convey anything about the future status
    of Karabakh.

    At the same time, Azerbaijan does not reject the talks mediated by
    the OSCE, during which, according to the Armenian side, the status
    of NKR is discussed. Evidence to this are the statements by the OSCE
    co-chairs, namely the United States that Washington recognizes the
    territorial integrity of Azerbaijan but the status of Nagorno-Karabakh
    must be determined through peace talks.

    In his recent statement the U.S. co-chair Matthew Bryza spelled out
    what the governments of both countries are trying to veil. A complex of
    proposals is on the agenda which can be discussed and which must lead
    to the return of territories of Azerbaijan, return of refugees. It
    includes the corridor connecting Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia,
    the presence of international peacekeeping force. In other words,
    all these points will underlie the peace agreement which will foster
    prosperity in the region, Matthew Bryza said.

    The situation is that of a stalemate. Azerbaijan, flirting with the
    West, participates in the talks as a result of which the secession
    of Karabakh and its relation to Armenia must get international
    recognition. At the same time, the Baku authorities are flirting
    with their own public, reassuring them that the secession of Karabakh
    is impossible. They also aggressively "flirt" with Karabakh, trying
    to show that neither the international law, nor the pressure of the
    international community and "moral" political principles are primary
    for them.

    Perhaps it is time that Baku made a decision and maybe stopped
    participating in the talks.

    Besides, the Armenian government should spell out distinctly what
    awaits Armenia in case of success or failure of the talks. What
    situation will occur if Azerbaijan, nevertheless, accepts the
    independence of Karabakh?

    What will happen if the talks lasting for a decade crush? And isn't
    freezing the best way out of the situation?
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