U.S. supports a rapid settlement of Karabakh conflict, yet on Azerbaijan- suggested terms, according to the head of Caucasus Department of the CIS Institute.As Mikhail Alexandrov told a news conference in Yerevan, the U.S. aims to create a military and political corridor stretching from the Black Sea to the Caspian Region.

“The U.S. has taken Georgia under its influence, it’s now Azerbaijan’s turn,” the expert said. “Azerbaijan avoids adopting a specific position, as joining NATO or creation of a U.S. military base in Azerbaijan may deteriorate the latter’s relations with Russia and Iran.”

“However, if the West offers Karabakh in exchange for integration into a western military and political structure, Azerbaijan won’t be able to decline such an offer,” he noted, adding that most probably, certain agreements with Azerbaijani President have been reached, which explains U.S.’ supporting Azeri position in Karabakh conflict.