Dennis Sandole: Turkey could prove more effective intermediary than OSCE MGSeptember 26, 2008 - 16:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved peacefully, Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, Dennis J. D. Sandole said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "However, parallels should not be drawn between proclamation of Kosovo's independence and recognition of Nagorno Karabakh. These are different phenomena. A new configuration has emerged: Russia's tense relations with Poland and Czechia over the installation of U.S. missile defense shield and the threat of a new cold war. Globally, resolution of conflicts would strengthen security of all regions," he said. As to replacement of the OSCE Minsk Group, he thinks Turkey can become an intermediary. "This country could prove more effective that the Minsk Group itself. Co-chairs can be helpful in case both Armenia and Azerbaijan gain dividends from resolution of the problem," prof. Sandole said. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. Destruction of Armenian heritage raised at PACE Member of the Armenian delegation to PACE, MP from the “I Have the Honor” bloc Hayk Mamijanyan delivered remarks at a PACE session. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. |