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ARMENIA CANNOT EVEN ENHANCE SECURITY OF ITS BORDERS
Naira Hayrumyan
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/engsrc/politics27378.html
Published: 16:39:09 - 13/09/2012
The U.S. embassy to Armenia has not explained why Armenia is listed
among 7 countries where enhanced security measures will be taken. In
addition, the embassy states that it was not a misprint and Armenia
is among the most dangerous countries for the citizen of the United
States.
The Armenian media suggest that the possible explanation is Iran but
other options are not considered, such as the upcoming CSTO exercise
when a lot of weapon will be brought to Armenia.
The exercise has been postponed and apparently due to the visit of NATO
Secretary General Rasmussen. Now an interesting situation has occurred
when none of the presidents of CSTO members has announced likely to
arrive in Armenia. The exercise starts on September 15 and it is not
known whether the presidents will participate, namely Vladimir Putin.
Some sources suggested that Putin may arrive on the 17th. Certainly,
enhanced security measures will be taken by then. It is possible that
the United States is preparing its embassy for possible provocations.
It is possible that they are warning Moscow to be ready for all
the scenarios.
It is not ruled out that Armenia is warned about a danger due to recent
aggravation of Muslim-Christian relations. Christians are leaving all
the countries of the Near East. 100,000 Copts of Egypt have applied to
emigrate to the United States. Perhaps a visible line is drawn between
the Muslim and Western worlds. Armenia may appear at the front line.
Certainly, it is too late but Armenia could reject the CSTO exercise,
announcing that if the heads of state do not arrive, it means the
exercise does not interest anyone. Armenia may listen to the Untied
States and enhance security of its borders. But how can it do if the
borders are guarded by the Russian Federal Security Service?
Naira Hayrumyan
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/engsrc/politics27378.html
Published: 16:39:09 - 13/09/2012
The U.S. embassy to Armenia has not explained why Armenia is listed
among 7 countries where enhanced security measures will be taken. In
addition, the embassy states that it was not a misprint and Armenia
is among the most dangerous countries for the citizen of the United
States.
The Armenian media suggest that the possible explanation is Iran but
other options are not considered, such as the upcoming CSTO exercise
when a lot of weapon will be brought to Armenia.
The exercise has been postponed and apparently due to the visit of NATO
Secretary General Rasmussen. Now an interesting situation has occurred
when none of the presidents of CSTO members has announced likely to
arrive in Armenia. The exercise starts on September 15 and it is not
known whether the presidents will participate, namely Vladimir Putin.
Some sources suggested that Putin may arrive on the 17th. Certainly,
enhanced security measures will be taken by then. It is possible that
the United States is preparing its embassy for possible provocations.
It is possible that they are warning Moscow to be ready for all
the scenarios.
It is not ruled out that Armenia is warned about a danger due to recent
aggravation of Muslim-Christian relations. Christians are leaving all
the countries of the Near East. 100,000 Copts of Egypt have applied to
emigrate to the United States. Perhaps a visible line is drawn between
the Muslim and Western worlds. Armenia may appear at the front line.
Certainly, it is too late but Armenia could reject the CSTO exercise,
announcing that if the heads of state do not arrive, it means the
exercise does not interest anyone. Armenia may listen to the Untied
States and enhance security of its borders. But how can it do if the
borders are guarded by the Russian Federal Security Service?