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Will U.S. Recognize Karabakh?
Haikazn Ghahriyan, Editor-in-Chief
Comments - 22 August 2014, 19:57
The head of the U.S. House Committee of Foreign Affairs has blamed
Azerbaijan for the recent incidents at the Armenian-Azerbaijani
border. Other congressmen, as well as representatives of other Western
countries followed his example. This is the first time because
formerly an equality mark was put between the sides.
Obviously, this time the Russian factor played its role because it was
the "author" of recent tension. The ongoing West-Russia confrontation
has caused such a distinct position.
Russia intends to establish monopoly in the Karabakh settlement, oust
the Minsk Group and deploy forces in Karabakh, dividing Karabakh and
ensuring its dominance in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan supported
Russia's plans.
The other reason for such a distinct position of the West was the
distinct actions of the Armenian side which thwarted the
Russian-Azerbaijani plans. The Armenian side said against
"peacekeepers" and imposed peace on Azerbaijan, thwarting the
Russian-Azerbaijani plan.
It is obvious that Moscow and Baku will not give up on their
intentions and will try to boost tension to a new level. This
circumstance is also understood by the West and it is one of the
reasons for its distinct position.
On the other hand, however, are such statements sufficient to prevent
war and resolve global issues? Will the West resort to specific steps
which will boost the level of security and strengthen the positions of
Armenians in the region, which is currently in line with the
tendencies of global politics.
For example, such a step could be the recognition of NKR which itself
would give serious political guarantees to the Armenian side. The
United States has "similar" experience. Some American states have
recognized the independence of Artsakh. The United States provides
assistance to Artsakh. Besides, the parliaments of leading states have
established direct links with the parliament of Artsakh, there are
ties of other nature.
The next essential step could be military and political support to the
Armenian army which has proven its defense capacity and the ability to
be a partner in resolving global problems. Such assistance could be
directed at maintaining balance, stability and peace in the region.
Here, of course, the issue of the lack of initiatives by the Armenian
side occurs. There are no such initiatives. The Armenian MFA has
become a support unit for the Russian foreign ministry and is serving
its needs, the Armenian government agencies are subject to Moscow.
On the other hand, however, there is an Armenian army, the only body
which fulfils the Armenian interests and has proved that it can be a
serious partner to interested states. The Armenian army could be a
good "lodgment" for the Armenian initiatives, and it is time to deal
with this.
This is a well-known and simple situation: one has to demand and make
friends with those whose interests are in line with Armenia's
interests. There is not a more simple formula of success in politics.
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Haikazn Ghahriyan, Editor-in-Chief
Comments - 22 August 2014, 19:57
The head of the U.S. House Committee of Foreign Affairs has blamed
Azerbaijan for the recent incidents at the Armenian-Azerbaijani
border. Other congressmen, as well as representatives of other Western
countries followed his example. This is the first time because
formerly an equality mark was put between the sides.
Obviously, this time the Russian factor played its role because it was
the "author" of recent tension. The ongoing West-Russia confrontation
has caused such a distinct position.
Russia intends to establish monopoly in the Karabakh settlement, oust
the Minsk Group and deploy forces in Karabakh, dividing Karabakh and
ensuring its dominance in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijan supported
Russia's plans.
The other reason for such a distinct position of the West was the
distinct actions of the Armenian side which thwarted the
Russian-Azerbaijani plans. The Armenian side said against
"peacekeepers" and imposed peace on Azerbaijan, thwarting the
Russian-Azerbaijani plan.
It is obvious that Moscow and Baku will not give up on their
intentions and will try to boost tension to a new level. This
circumstance is also understood by the West and it is one of the
reasons for its distinct position.
On the other hand, however, are such statements sufficient to prevent
war and resolve global issues? Will the West resort to specific steps
which will boost the level of security and strengthen the positions of
Armenians in the region, which is currently in line with the
tendencies of global politics.
For example, such a step could be the recognition of NKR which itself
would give serious political guarantees to the Armenian side. The
United States has "similar" experience. Some American states have
recognized the independence of Artsakh. The United States provides
assistance to Artsakh. Besides, the parliaments of leading states have
established direct links with the parliament of Artsakh, there are
ties of other nature.
The next essential step could be military and political support to the
Armenian army which has proven its defense capacity and the ability to
be a partner in resolving global problems. Such assistance could be
directed at maintaining balance, stability and peace in the region.
Here, of course, the issue of the lack of initiatives by the Armenian
side occurs. There are no such initiatives. The Armenian MFA has
become a support unit for the Russian foreign ministry and is serving
its needs, the Armenian government agencies are subject to Moscow.
On the other hand, however, there is an Armenian army, the only body
which fulfils the Armenian interests and has proved that it can be a
serious partner to interested states. The Armenian army could be a
good "lodgment" for the Armenian initiatives, and it is time to deal
with this.
This is a well-known and simple situation: one has to demand and make
friends with those whose interests are in line with Armenia's
interests. There is not a more simple formula of success in politics.
http://www.lragir.am/index/eng/0/comments/view/32881#sthash.XOvt7Gr4.dpuf