Georgian political analyst Paata Zakareishvili has labeled the idea of Georgian-Azerbaijani confederation as a bluff.

“New relations with Azerbaijan are dangerous. First, Georgia will inevitably support Baku in the Karabakh issue. Second, the situation in the Armenian-populated Javakheti will deteriorate dramatically. Third, confederation supposes formation of a united army, what can make the region highly inflammable. And finally, the numerous Azerbaijani community, which will become subordinated to Baku exclusively,” Zakareishvili said.

According to him, the idea seemed timely several years ago.

“As a rule, historical confederative structure of South Caucasus has always been imposed from outside by Persia, Turkey or Russia. As soon as the pressure weakened, confederations collapsed,” Zakareishvili said.