Turkey seeks to destroy or neutralize Armenian factor
One of the goals of the Turkish state is to destroy or, at least, neutralize the Armenian factor in the form of Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh and Samtskhe-Javakheti, which hamper the expansion of Turkish influence throughout the Caucasus, an Armenian expert said.
"For Russia, the Armenian factor acts as restraint for the West and is an important bastion to neutralize the Turkish threat. Moreover, Armenia's growing influence in the Middle East can speed up the process of extruding anti-Russian forces," said Eduard Abrahamyan, expert at Mitq analytical center.
"Knowing this, Ankara will act as "well-wisher" and will possibly open the border while Armenia will unconsciously fall into dependence from Turkish communications. Thus, Turkey will not only gain control over Armenia but will also inflict a defeat on Moscow," he said.
"For Russia, the Armenian factor acts as restraint for the West and is an important bastion to neutralize the Turkish threat. Moreover, Armenia's growing influence in the Middle East can speed up the process of extruding anti-Russian forces," said Eduard Abrahamyan, expert at Mitq analytical center.
"Knowing this, Ankara will act as "well-wisher" and will possibly open the border while Armenia will unconsciously fall into dependence from Turkish communications. Thus, Turkey will not only gain control over Armenia but will also inflict a defeat on Moscow," he said.
