West threatens Azerbaijan with "orange" scenarioAugust 4, 2008 - 15:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. doesn't need the stability Aliyev has maintained for many years in Azerbaijan, RBC reports. "Ilham Aliyev is undoubtedly the favorite for the October 15 presidential election while the opposition forces announce that they boycott the election. The Communist Party and Azaldyg bloc has already refused to join the campaign. If Democratic Party follows their example, the republic will face a serious political crisis. The fact is that the U.S. needs an unstable Azerbaijan on the threshold of war with Iran," the article says. Aliyev was officially nominated by Yeni Azerbaijan party last Saturday. According to expert Alexey Vlasov, Baku is considering a possibility to empower Aliyev with lifelong presidential commission. "The project of referendum is being elaboration," he supposes. "Ilham Aliyev has secured Azerbaijan's pro-western line, what forced the U.S. and Europe to turn a blind eye to authoritarian regime. Now, the U.S. needs destabilization, according to Oktay Aksoy, analyst at Foreign Policy Institute. "Preparing for a war with Iran, the ideas of formation of Great Azerbaijan are treated seriously. Aliyev, who doesn't wish to plunge into adventures, can be threatened with an orange scenario," the article says. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |