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REMOVING ARMENIA FROM ENEMY LIST TURKEY'S POLITICAL INTRIGUE
news.am
Nov 9 2010
Armenia
Removing Armenia from the list of countries posing a potential
threat to Turkey was a propaganda move. Turkey tried to show its
willingness to improve relations with Armenia. However, this move
contains diplomatic and political intrigue, the military psychologist,
member of the Public Council, RA Ministry of Defense, David Jamalyan
told a press conference.
"If the Turkish authorities want to improve relations with Armenia
and do not view us as enemies any more, nothing can prevent Turkey
from improving relations with Armenia without any preconditions,"
Jamalyan said.
If Turkey tries to establish relations without preconditions, it
may have revised something in its policy. Otherwise, it is another
propaganda move aimed at forcing Russia out of the region, as Russia,
Armenia's strategic partner, remains on the list of countries posing
potential threat to Turkey.
Jamalyan does not rule out that Armenian civil society may voice the
opinion that the Russian military base in Armenia is an impediment
to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, whereas it is one more guarantee
of security for Armenia.
"If Turkey does not really view Armenia as its enemy, its position
must be reflected in consistent steps. First, Turkish society should
develop a 'healthy attitude' to Armenia, as improvement of bilateral
relations requires a change of positions by both sides," the expert
said. He pointed out the need for certain changes in Turkey's system
of values. Specifically, tolerance is a requirement. Turkey's official
policy is currently showing some contradictions, Jamalyan said. "What
side will the Turkish-Azerbaijani alliance be aimed at if Armenia is
not Turkey's enemy any more?" he asked.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
Nov 9 2010
Armenia
Removing Armenia from the list of countries posing a potential
threat to Turkey was a propaganda move. Turkey tried to show its
willingness to improve relations with Armenia. However, this move
contains diplomatic and political intrigue, the military psychologist,
member of the Public Council, RA Ministry of Defense, David Jamalyan
told a press conference.
"If the Turkish authorities want to improve relations with Armenia
and do not view us as enemies any more, nothing can prevent Turkey
from improving relations with Armenia without any preconditions,"
Jamalyan said.
If Turkey tries to establish relations without preconditions, it
may have revised something in its policy. Otherwise, it is another
propaganda move aimed at forcing Russia out of the region, as Russia,
Armenia's strategic partner, remains on the list of countries posing
potential threat to Turkey.
Jamalyan does not rule out that Armenian civil society may voice the
opinion that the Russian military base in Armenia is an impediment
to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, whereas it is one more guarantee
of security for Armenia.
"If Turkey does not really view Armenia as its enemy, its position
must be reflected in consistent steps. First, Turkish society should
develop a 'healthy attitude' to Armenia, as improvement of bilateral
relations requires a change of positions by both sides," the expert
said. He pointed out the need for certain changes in Turkey's system
of values. Specifically, tolerance is a requirement. Turkey's official
policy is currently showing some contradictions, Jamalyan said. "What
side will the Turkish-Azerbaijani alliance be aimed at if Armenia is
not Turkey's enemy any more?" he asked.
From: A. Papazian