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AZERBAIJANI MP: OFFICIAL BAKU SHOULD ACT CAREFULLY AND NOT GIVE REASONS FOR MILITARY INTERVENTION
by Marianna Lazarian
arminfo
Monday, March 31, 17:59
Joining the Crimea to Russia does not mean that Moscow radically
changed its attitude to international law, recognizing the priority of
the principle of self-determination over territorial integrity. This
opinion was expressed in an interview with Turan by the Azerbaijani
MP , political scientist Rasim Musabekov, Turan reported.
"Otherwise , after the Crimea, Russia would recognize the independence
of Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh and others. Russia believes that the West
is using force to violate international law and now Moscow has shown
that it does what it wants," said Musabekov.
However, he does not believe that Russia's actions in relation to
the Crimea are the beginning of a new world order and a new system
of international law and relations.
To change the world order, Russia has neither the power nor the
resources, nor the ideology, the analyst believes.
"Russia can start the third world war, but it cannot wage a "cold
war" anymore. To do this, it does not have the financial resources,
or political blocs, or alternative ideology," said Musabekov.
According to him, Russia's military potential does not allow it to
conduct military operations far beyond its borders, and it can only
carry out military operations along its borders.
Does it not threaten Azerbaijan, and how should Baku behave in such
a situation?
In answering this question, Musabekov said: "Beware. Do not give the
reasons for military intervention."
At the same time, Azerbaijan should exclude any threat to the
independence of the country from within.
Besides, it is necessary to build a strong relationship with regional
players: it is traditional relations with Turkey, the expansion of
cooperation with Georgia and improving relations with Iran. As for
the West, it tries to curb and restrain Russia, but it will not enter
into a military confrontation with Russia, Musabekov said.
Regarding the impact of the current situation on the West cooperation
with Russia in the OSCE Minsk Group, the political scientist said
he did not expect "serious pulses" on the Karabakh settlement during
the presidency of Hollande in France and Obama in the United States.
"American Cochairman Warlick periodically offers Azerbaijan to
negotiate with Nagorno-Karabakh. However, there is no need at all to
talk not only with Nagorno-Karabakh, but also with Armenia. The U.S.
and France are not active and in fact assent to Russia. In such a
situation, it is better for Azerbaijan to speak directly with Moscow
and seek mutual compromises," said Musabekov.
by Marianna Lazarian
arminfo
Monday, March 31, 17:59
Joining the Crimea to Russia does not mean that Moscow radically
changed its attitude to international law, recognizing the priority of
the principle of self-determination over territorial integrity. This
opinion was expressed in an interview with Turan by the Azerbaijani
MP , political scientist Rasim Musabekov, Turan reported.
"Otherwise , after the Crimea, Russia would recognize the independence
of Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh and others. Russia believes that the West
is using force to violate international law and now Moscow has shown
that it does what it wants," said Musabekov.
However, he does not believe that Russia's actions in relation to
the Crimea are the beginning of a new world order and a new system
of international law and relations.
To change the world order, Russia has neither the power nor the
resources, nor the ideology, the analyst believes.
"Russia can start the third world war, but it cannot wage a "cold
war" anymore. To do this, it does not have the financial resources,
or political blocs, or alternative ideology," said Musabekov.
According to him, Russia's military potential does not allow it to
conduct military operations far beyond its borders, and it can only
carry out military operations along its borders.
Does it not threaten Azerbaijan, and how should Baku behave in such
a situation?
In answering this question, Musabekov said: "Beware. Do not give the
reasons for military intervention."
At the same time, Azerbaijan should exclude any threat to the
independence of the country from within.
Besides, it is necessary to build a strong relationship with regional
players: it is traditional relations with Turkey, the expansion of
cooperation with Georgia and improving relations with Iran. As for
the West, it tries to curb and restrain Russia, but it will not enter
into a military confrontation with Russia, Musabekov said.
Regarding the impact of the current situation on the West cooperation
with Russia in the OSCE Minsk Group, the political scientist said
he did not expect "serious pulses" on the Karabakh settlement during
the presidency of Hollande in France and Obama in the United States.
"American Cochairman Warlick periodically offers Azerbaijan to
negotiate with Nagorno-Karabakh. However, there is no need at all to
talk not only with Nagorno-Karabakh, but also with Armenia. The U.S.
and France are not active and in fact assent to Russia. In such a
situation, it is better for Azerbaijan to speak directly with Moscow
and seek mutual compromises," said Musabekov.