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OBAMA'S RE-ELECTION NOT TO BRING DRAMATIC SHIFTS IN US POLICY ON SOUTH CAUCASUS
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November 23, 2012 | 15:17
The re-election of President Barack Obama will not bring dramatic
shifts in U.S. policy on the South Caucasus, Jeff Sahadeo, a director
of the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carleton
University said in an interview with Turan agency.
The administration will continue efforts into finding solution to the
Karabakh conflict but they will hardly bring anything new to the table,
"perhaps at best pressing the interested parties to do so."
He emphasized that the growth of oil and gas production means U.S.
might be less interested in Azerbaijan.
"Azerbaijan might be used as an example of a relatively secular Muslim
country across the region. But I think that much will depend on who is
named the next Secretary of State to follow Hillary Clinton, and how
her or his team views the South Caucasus," Sahadeo said adding that
Azerbaijan has a considerable role in terms of logistical support to
Afghanistan, and the issues concerning Iran.
As to Karabakh peace process, the political analyst does not believe
Washington has really taken initiative beyond encouraging dialogue
within the Minsk Group.
"For the Turkey-Armenian rapprochement, I am sure the last thing
Washington wants to do is get entangled in a delicate situation when
there are clear political risks at stake. Any change that will come
in these issues will come from the states themselves; if any bold
initiatives are produced, then that will increase the pressure on
the US administration to get involved," he added.
news.am
November 23, 2012 | 15:17
The re-election of President Barack Obama will not bring dramatic
shifts in U.S. policy on the South Caucasus, Jeff Sahadeo, a director
of the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carleton
University said in an interview with Turan agency.
The administration will continue efforts into finding solution to the
Karabakh conflict but they will hardly bring anything new to the table,
"perhaps at best pressing the interested parties to do so."
He emphasized that the growth of oil and gas production means U.S.
might be less interested in Azerbaijan.
"Azerbaijan might be used as an example of a relatively secular Muslim
country across the region. But I think that much will depend on who is
named the next Secretary of State to follow Hillary Clinton, and how
her or his team views the South Caucasus," Sahadeo said adding that
Azerbaijan has a considerable role in terms of logistical support to
Afghanistan, and the issues concerning Iran.
As to Karabakh peace process, the political analyst does not believe
Washington has really taken initiative beyond encouraging dialogue
within the Minsk Group.
"For the Turkey-Armenian rapprochement, I am sure the last thing
Washington wants to do is get entangled in a delicate situation when
there are clear political risks at stake. Any change that will come
in these issues will come from the states themselves; if any bold
initiatives are produced, then that will increase the pressure on
the US administration to get involved," he added.