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POLITICAL CATASTROPHE FOR AZERBAIJAN
news.am
Aug 3 2010
Armenia
Azerbaijan seems to be "permanently dissatisfied," Director of Caucasus
Institute Alexander Iskandaryan told reporters on August 3.
"The balance of regional forces has changed, the situation has changed
as well and this makes Azerbaijan shiver. They are told 'forget
about Karabakh and let's discuss the surrounding territories'. It
is a catastrophe for Azerbaijan," he said, adding that Azerbaijan is
simply scared.
Speaking of Russia's intention to sell two batteries of S-300PMU2
Favorit air-defense system to Azerbaijan and Kremlin's role in the
region on the whole, Iskandaryan stated that Moscow is playing on
both sides. "When people speak about S-300 I wonder if we purchase
arms from Paraguay. There is regional balance, and Russia is acting
so as not to upset it. In dealing with Azerbaijan, Russia takes
into account Armenia and vice versa. Russia's policy in the South
Caucasus involves both Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is common practice,"
the expert stated. Iskandaryan stressed that the information on a
Russian-Azerbaijani deal has not been confirmed yet.
"Relevant international agencies should be informed of such deals. I
think that most likely no decision has yet been made, though a possible
sale has been discussed for a long time," he stated.
NEWS.am reminds the readers that, Russia will supply two batteries
of S-300PMU2 Favorit air-defense system to Azerbaijan, Vedomosti.ru
reports, referring to sources in the Russian defense industry. It was
noted that the supply of the air-defense system is unlikely to change
the balance of forces between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as neither has
modern striking aviation or ballistic missiles the S-300PMU2 Favorit
systems are intended for. Baku must be securing itself against any
aggravation of the Iran-related situation.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
Aug 3 2010
Armenia
Azerbaijan seems to be "permanently dissatisfied," Director of Caucasus
Institute Alexander Iskandaryan told reporters on August 3.
"The balance of regional forces has changed, the situation has changed
as well and this makes Azerbaijan shiver. They are told 'forget
about Karabakh and let's discuss the surrounding territories'. It
is a catastrophe for Azerbaijan," he said, adding that Azerbaijan is
simply scared.
Speaking of Russia's intention to sell two batteries of S-300PMU2
Favorit air-defense system to Azerbaijan and Kremlin's role in the
region on the whole, Iskandaryan stated that Moscow is playing on
both sides. "When people speak about S-300 I wonder if we purchase
arms from Paraguay. There is regional balance, and Russia is acting
so as not to upset it. In dealing with Azerbaijan, Russia takes
into account Armenia and vice versa. Russia's policy in the South
Caucasus involves both Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is common practice,"
the expert stated. Iskandaryan stressed that the information on a
Russian-Azerbaijani deal has not been confirmed yet.
"Relevant international agencies should be informed of such deals. I
think that most likely no decision has yet been made, though a possible
sale has been discussed for a long time," he stated.
NEWS.am reminds the readers that, Russia will supply two batteries
of S-300PMU2 Favorit air-defense system to Azerbaijan, Vedomosti.ru
reports, referring to sources in the Russian defense industry. It was
noted that the supply of the air-defense system is unlikely to change
the balance of forces between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as neither has
modern striking aviation or ballistic missiles the S-300PMU2 Favorit
systems are intended for. Baku must be securing itself against any
aggravation of the Iran-related situation.
From: A. Papazian