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  • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

    Originally posted by burjuin View Post
    apa.az
    Azeri sniper destroyed





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    • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

      YUGOSLAVIA, IRAQ, LIBYA, SYRIA, THEN KARABAKH

      PRAVDA, Russia
      Sept 12 2013

      12.09.2013
      Sergei Vasilenkov

      The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh started over 25 years ago. A truce
      has been signed, but the root cause of the conflict has not been
      resolved. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that it involved
      not only Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also other influential countries
      in the region, each pursuing its own goals. The United States decided
      to assist in the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

      Azerbaijan and Armenia have been conflicting over the Nagorno-Karabakh
      since February of 1988. It was then that the Nagorno-Karabakh
      Autonomous Region has decided to withdraw from the Azerbaijani SSR. In
      September of 1991 in the center of Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh
      Republic (NKR) was formed. Baku considered it illegal and abolished
      the autonomy of Karabakh that existed in the Soviet years.

      An armed conflict broke out that lasted until May of 1994 when the
      parties have signed a ceasefire agreement. This has led to a loss
      of control over Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan and, partially or
      completely, seven surrounding areas.

      Since that time, negotiations for a peaceful settlement of the
      conflict have been ongoing. Azerbaijan seeks to preserve its
      territorial integrity and protects the interests of Armenia and
      Nagorno-Karabakh. However, in addition to these countries, other,
      more powerful forces, are taking part in the conflict, with the main
      ones being Russia and the United States. These players have opposing
      views on the resolution of the conflict.

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      Barack Obama believes that now it is the best time to establish
      peace in the region "in the compromise that was reached during the
      negotiations." This message was sent to Azerbaijani President Aliyev by
      a new co-chair of the Minsk Group on Nagorno-Karabakh from the United
      States, James Warlick. Warlick is currently in Baku with a visit.

      Obama stressed that he supported James Warlick. He said that his
      recent appointment was a strong indicator of the unique and strong
      commitment of the U.S. to promote a peaceful settlement of the conflict
      in Nagorno-Karabakh. He also believes that Warlick's vast diplomatic
      experience coupled with the desire of the Government of Azerbaijan
      to achieve progress in the settlement will give new stimulus to the
      work of the co-chairs.

      Obama's message stated that the co-chairs shall conduct a direct
      dialogue with Armenia to find a way out of the current impasse in
      the negotiations. The United States along with France and Russia
      are co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group that performs mediation in the
      settlement of this conflict.

      Political scientist Rasim Musabekov, deputy of Milli ME~Yclis,
      National Assembly of Azerbaijan, and Andrey Kazantsev, director of
      the Institute of International Studies, MGIMO, saw two major reasons
      for Obama's decisive words about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

      Musabekov believes that in this way the United States is signaling
      that they plan to divert the Russian initiative in the negotiation
      process. "The negotiations have been stalled for over two years,
      they have been almost non-existent. This situation causes concern
      in the United States, and the U.S. officials have repeatedly talked
      about this, and the Americans are even frustrated with Russia in
      this regard. This is understandable, because for the last five years
      Russia has been the main player in this process. At the initiative of
      the then Russian President Medvedev meetings of presidents were held,
      but then the progress has stalled," Musabekov stressed.

      "The United States stepped back a little and gave the first role to
      the Russian Federation, but there have been no specific results. It
      is not ruled out that the U.S. could significantly step up its role
      in the co-chairmanship. This may be precisely the reason behind the
      American president's message, but we would be able to speak more
      about the reasons only on the basis of further steps of the U.S. and
      the new co-chair," said Musabekov.

      Kazantsev suggested that this way the United States is trying to
      put pressure on Armenia that last week turned its integration vector
      towards Russia. "I did not see anything new in Obama's message. The
      U.S. position within the Minsk Group has always boiled down to a
      peaceful settlement and promotion of a dialogue. However, it has always
      remained at the level of big statements. The U.S. did not want to
      spend real resources on this dialogue, for example, provide financial
      assistance to refugees or arrange meetings. The Russian side has been
      always doing it. Perhaps Obama will try doing it, too," Kazantsev said.

      "The West faced an unexpected situation with Armenia. Armenian
      President Serzh Sargsyan outplayed everyone by deciding to enter the
      Customs Union. This fact has shocked the EU that was planning to sign
      the Association Agreement with Armenia. Now the U.S. has decided to
      indirectly influence the situation," Kazantsev explained.

      It would seem that the United States and Karabakh are very far apart.

      Why do the Americans need this unrecognized republic and stalled
      conflict? But things are not that simple, and in global politics a
      small region at the right moment can play a very important role for
      the global players. The United States has plans for the territory
      of Karabakh.

      The Committee on Foreign Appropriations of the United States in July
      of this year approved the provision of aid to Nagorno-Karabakh in
      2014. Earlier the committee suggested the government to significantly
      reduce the external assistance expenses in 2014. The amount of aid has
      been reduced for many countries, but not Nagorno-Karabakh. According
      to the Committee's Executive Director Aram Hamparian, the U.S.

      financial aid contributes to "promoting the interests of the United
      States in the strategic region."

      The question arises - why are the Americans funding the
      Nagorno-Karabakh but have always refused to take any serious action
      to resolve the conflict in the region?

      The answer was provided by the director of the Institute of Social
      and Political Studies of the Black Sea and Caspian Region Vladimir
      Zakharov. He believes that the U.S. is not going to settle the
      Nagorno-Karabakh conflict because they want to use the territory of
      the unrecognized republic in an attack on Iran.

      "The United States cannot give up the idea of launching a war with
      Iran. To do that, the Americans need to have territories in close
      proximity to Iran reachable by the American aircraft," said Zakharov.

      Azerbaijan, according to Zakharov, is not suitable for the role
      of a springboard for U.S. aircraft because Tehran warned of the
      possibility of retaliation against the republic if it provides active
      military aid to the U.S." The Americans need to keep its satellite
      intact. Karabakh is a great temporary strip for commencing military
      action," said Zakharov.

      He noted that the United States once again has a policy of double
      standards. It is allegedly trying to resolve the conflict in
      Nagorno-Karabakh, but at the same time pursues its own selfish goals.

      Zakharov is convinced that the "American" theme is precisely the
      obstacle to the resumption of the negotiation process.

      His assumption is confirmed by the fact that the U.S. has requested
      the UN's agreement on the deployment of U.S. peacekeepers in
      Nagorno-Karabakh for the second time. So far the UN has not given a
      positive response.

      Deployment of the American peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh is an
      integral part of the plan to invade Iran. U.S. troops withdrawn
      from Afghanistan will be stationed in Azerbaijan. A U.S. war with
      Iran could start with large-scale operations of Azerbaijan troops
      in Nagorno-Karabakh. After that the U.S. forces will enter the
      Nagorno-Karabakh with a peacekeeping mission. Then these "peacekeepers"
      will take part in the military campaign against Iran.

      No one in the United States is going to really solve the conflict in
      Nagorno-Karabakh, because all they need is a territory for a military
      base. It is a simple but at the same time cunning plan.

      Pravda.Ru

      The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh started over 25 years ago. A truce has been signed, but the root cause of the conflict has not been resolved. The situati...
      Hayastan or Bust.

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      • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

        Originally posted by ;344761
        YUGOSLAVIA, IRAQ, LIBYA, SYRIA, THEN KARABAKH

        PRAVDA, Russia
        Sept 12 2013

        12.09.2013
        Sergei Vasilenkov

        ........ The answer was provided by the director of the Institute of Social
        and Political Studies of the Black Sea and Caspian Region Vladimir
        Zakharov. He believes that the U.S. is not going to settle the
        Nagorno-Karabakh conflict because they want to use the territory of
        the unrecognized republic in an attack on Iran.

        "The United States cannot give up the idea of launching a war with
        Iran. To do that, the Americans need to have territories in close
        proximity to Iran reachable by the American aircraft," said Zakharov.

        Azerbaijan, according to Zakharov, is not suitable for the role
        of a springboard for U.S. aircraft because Tehran warned of the
        possibility of retaliation against the republic if it provides active
        military aid to the U.S." The Americans need to keep its satellite
        intact. Karabakh is a great temporary strip for commencing military
        action," said Zakharov.


        His assumption is confirmed by the fact that the U.S. has requested
        the UN's agreement on the deployment of U.S. peacekeepers in
        Nagorno-Karabakh for the second time. So far the UN has not given a
        positive response.

        Deployment of the American peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh is an
        integral part of the plan to invade Iran. U.S. troops withdrawn
        from Afghanistan will be stationed in Azerbaijan. A U.S. war with
        Iran could start with large-scale operations of Azerbaijan troops
        in Nagorno-Karabakh. After that the U.S. forces will enter the
        Nagorno-Karabakh with a peacekeeping mission. Then these "peacekeepers"
        will take part in the military campaign against Iran.....


        Pravda.Ru

        http://english.pravda.ru/hotspots/co...no_Karabakh-0/
        I have always wondered what is the diet of these commentator which make they spew such bullsh.t

        Russia made Armenia change horses mid race and in its favour.
        Do we really think Russia will allow Armenia/Artsakh to participate in such a scum.


        Armenia’s response to previous request for peace keepers was , we do not need for peacekeepers.

        .
        Politics is not about the pursuit of morality nor what's right or wrong
        Its about self interest at personal and national level often at odds with the above.
        Great politicians pursue the National interest and small politicians personal interests

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          • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

            Originally posted by londontsi View Post
            I have always wondered what is the diet of these commentator which make they spew such bullsh.t

            Russia made Armenia change horses mid race and in its favour.
            Do we really think Russia will allow Armenia/Artsakh to participate in such a scum.


            Armenia’s response to previous request for peace keepers was , we do not need for peacekeepers.

            .
            It does seem far fetched now but you never know how real it can be in the future. There was a deal made before where Armenia would give access to its southern border to USA to use vs Iran but it was struck down (by the Russians i am guessing). Iran is on the list of states to bomb and Armenia including Kharabagh are good platforms for it but i do hope this never happens.
            Hayastan or Bust.

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            • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

              Originally posted by burjuin View Post
              Azeri sniper destroyed

              His Facebook page which was left completely public: facebook.com/anar.esgerov.14

              In his last post, he's complaining about the state not being able to take care of its soldiers.
              Azerbaboon: 9.000 Google hits and counting!

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                Armenian Air Defence









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                • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

                  Gunfire as Extension of Politics on Azeri-Armenian Border
                  Sep. 13 2013
                  While cross-border gunfire involving Azerbaijani and Armenian force is all too common, a recent sharp increase in incidents has left analysts wondering what is going on...

                  The incidents happened on Armenia’s eastern border with Azerbaijan, on its southeastern(southwestern*) frontier with Nakhichevan – an Azerbaijani exclave territory – and on the “line of control” around Nagorny Karabakh.

                  Armenian defence ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said the nature of the “enemy action” was unusual.
                  “This isn’t reconnaissance, nor is it designed to improve their position, or to prepare for sweeping military operations,” he said. “The Azerbaijanis’ aim is to inflict as much harm as possible on our military personnel.”

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                  • Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

                    Originally posted by burjuin View Post
                    Armenian Air Defence
                    Es hamalire myatsyal e artsakhy hamalyri hed? aysinken, Inch vor Hayastane "nayumeh", artsakhe nayume?
                    Isk yete ed past a , Garoghanumenk nayel, inch vor Russe nayumeh? Yete ngadek Artsakhi radarnere, Mer taratsman shrjane miyayn menchyev shirvan yev shamakhi hasnuma, Baku chenk destnum untarabes!

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                      ‘‘Doctrine’’: 69 people died in Azerbaijani Armed Forces this year
                      Sep. 14 2013

                      In accordance to the results of the monitoring held by the Azerbaijani Center for Military journalistic research, the losses of the security and defense sector of Azerbaijan during the current year are 69 people, reports Azerbaijani news agency “Salamnews”.

                      It is noted in the statement that 74 were injured during the past term of the current year. 9 servicemen died in combat during the mentioned period, 60 people died in non-combat conditions...

                      http://www.panorama.am/en/popular/2013/09/14/Doctrine/

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