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US SHOULD PONDER OVER THEIR POLICY IN SOUTH CAUCASUS, AZERBAIJANI ANALYST
news.az
Feb 9 2010
Azerbaijan
Fikret Sadikhov Fikret Sadikhov has commented on the US-Turkish
relations.
Political scientist Fikret Sadikhov has commented on the US-Turkish
relations in the light of the upcoming discussion of the resolution
to recognize "Armenian genocide" in the US Congress.
"The relations between Ankara and Washington began to worsen after
Turkey's rapprochement with Russia and Ankara's anti-Israeli steps. It
hoped that the United States will help it join the EU, but Turkey has
not yet received support in this issue", political scientist Fikret
Sadikhov told.
In addition, he said Washington's idea to put pressure on Ankara
in the recognition of the so-called "genocide" every time has also
affected the relations.
"In this connection, the statement of Turkish FM Ahmed Davutoglu who
said Turkey is not a country that can be blackmailed, is a preventive
step for Washington to be aware of the implications of the recognition
of the 'Armenian genocide'", he said.
According to the political scientist, if Washington recognizes
"genocide", Turkey may strengthen ties with Moscow.
According to Sadikhov, US actions in this direction may undermine
their influence in the Islamic and Turkic world: "Thus, the United
States should ponder over their policy in this region".
news.az
Feb 9 2010
Azerbaijan
Fikret Sadikhov Fikret Sadikhov has commented on the US-Turkish
relations.
Political scientist Fikret Sadikhov has commented on the US-Turkish
relations in the light of the upcoming discussion of the resolution
to recognize "Armenian genocide" in the US Congress.
"The relations between Ankara and Washington began to worsen after
Turkey's rapprochement with Russia and Ankara's anti-Israeli steps. It
hoped that the United States will help it join the EU, but Turkey has
not yet received support in this issue", political scientist Fikret
Sadikhov told.
In addition, he said Washington's idea to put pressure on Ankara
in the recognition of the so-called "genocide" every time has also
affected the relations.
"In this connection, the statement of Turkish FM Ahmed Davutoglu who
said Turkey is not a country that can be blackmailed, is a preventive
step for Washington to be aware of the implications of the recognition
of the 'Armenian genocide'", he said.
According to the political scientist, if Washington recognizes
"genocide", Turkey may strengthen ties with Moscow.
According to Sadikhov, US actions in this direction may undermine
their influence in the Islamic and Turkic world: "Thus, the United
States should ponder over their policy in this region".