Nikolai Zlobin: Karabakh exists, whether you like it or notOctober 1, 2010 - 19:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Authorities worldwide are wary of unpredictability in foreign policy, preferring a predictable enemy over an unpredictable friend, said Nikolai Zlobin, director of the Russia and Eurasia Project at the U.S. World Security Institute. “The predictability in Armenia’s position is highly appreciated in modern world in contrast to Azerbaijan’s rising and waning threats of war,” the U.S. expert told a news conference in Yerevan. “Karabakh does exist, whether you like it or not. Recognition of a state is important, but not essential in these times,” Zlobin observed. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |