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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |