Caucasus had no strategic importance for the U.S. unless Clinton came to power
The Caucasus, unlike Balkans, had no strategic importance for the U.S. unless Clinton came to power, Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, Dennis J. D. Sandole said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
No matter who comes to power - Obama or McCain - the U.S. policy towards the South Caucasus will be changed, according to him.
"Obama will bring progress and reduce the threat of cold war. Ex-President Bill Clinton can be appointed as presidential envoy for the South Caucasus. If McCain wins, the situation will either remain the same or will worsen. There is a theory that Saakashvili wanted to raise McCain's chances for victory. But I don't think that the Caucasus crisis can anyhow influence the U.S. election. American's have other concerns now," prof. Sandole said.
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No matter who comes to power - Obama or McCain - the U.S. policy towards the South Caucasus will be changed, according to him.
"Obama will bring progress and reduce the threat of cold war. Ex-President Bill Clinton can be appointed as presidential envoy for the South Caucasus. If McCain wins, the situation will either remain the same or will worsen. There is a theory that Saakashvili wanted to raise McCain's chances for victory. But I don't think that the Caucasus crisis can anyhow influence the U.S. election. American's have other concerns now," prof. Sandole said.
