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    Ordinary Azerbaijanis unwilling to war against Armenia


    Most of Azerbaijani youth expressed readiness for war, but said at the same time they wouldn’t like to fight and wished for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict instead. Meanwhile, adults said they don’t want the resumption of military operations against Armenians whatsoever, Minval.az reports.

    The website posted a video, in which Musavat.com representatives conducted a survey among residents of Baku to find out public opinion on the issue.

    In response to a question on whether Azerbaijani armed forces will be able to “return Karabakh land,” a young Baku resident said: “We are not ready for war, as the society is psychologically unprepared.”

    Another young man said that even if Azerbaijan is ready for war, the parties must still resolve the issue peacefully. Another respondent expressed a similar view, adding that there would be no war, with the situation remaining unchanged.

    Thus, only one out of 6 respondents expressed confidence and willingness to fight.

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      Baku statement on EEU membership: a threat or a warning?


      Perhaps someday Azerbaijan may try to use the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) as a tool for the so-called “resolution” of Karabakh conflict.
      Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov’s statement on the country’s possible accession to the EEU has been much discussed by regional experts.
      It is fair to note that this wasn’t the first statement of the kind: the issue of Azerbaijan’s EEU membership has been raised occasionally, however not going beyond empty words. Opinions on the country's accession to the Union vary even inside Azerbaijan.

      From an economic point of view, as noted by some Azerbaijani experts, EEU membership is not really profitable. They stress, in particular, the energy sector: oil and gas make up the lion's share in Azerbaijani exports, while the Union membership suggests that the country will not be able to independently manage its resources. As an EEU member, Baku will have to coordinate importers of Azeri energy resources, as well as the pricing policy with all of the Union.

      Moreover, as of 2014, the CIS countries accounted for only 10% of foreign trade turnover in Azerbaijan, while the membership is unlikely to bring positive changes to Azerbaijan.

      Most of those familiar with the matter agree that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the main issue that could push the country into the Union.

      Perhaps someday Azerbaijan may try to use the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) as a tool for the so-called "resolution" of Karabakh conflict. And current membership statements serve as warnings.

      Thus, the country's EEU membership could lead to complete failure of peace talks on Karabakh, since, according to the existing opinion, Baku will join the Union only with Karabakh, which is de jure considered a part of Azerbaijan, while Armenia will have to ratify the treaty, recognizing "the territorial integrity" of Azerbaijan.

      According to another version, Baku may agree to join the EEU, if Russia pledges to hand over seven Nagorno Karabakh regions, liberated from Azerbaijani occupation, to Baku. This version, however, does not seem to be realistic, as Moscow would thus spoil relations with Armenia, its only strategic partner in the South Caucasus at the moment.

      Announcements on Azerbaijan’s EEU membership may turn out to be an attempt to "frighten" Armenia, especially given recent developments around the Karabakh conflict, with Azerbaijan deliberately going too far in escalating the situation.

      However, as stated by Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, possible Azeri EEU membership has not been discussed.

      Therefore, we can assume that the Azerbaijani statements were merely rhetorical and will remain so for at least 5-10 years.

      On the other hand, Armenia's right of veto as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union has not been canceled.
      Last edited by argin; 10-08-2015, 10:35 AM.

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        CSTO “Indestructible Brotherhood 2015” military exercises in Armenia








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          CSTO “Indestructible Brotherhood 2015” military exercises in Armenia








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

            What is the relationship between Armenians in Armenia and Armenians in Artsakh?
            B0zkurt Hunter

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              how can we find this on youtube?

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                You can download them and then upload them to your youtube account.
                If you do not have a youtube account then you can create one for free.
                If you have a gmail account then you can use same user-name and password and your youtube account is ready for you.

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                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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                  CSTO “Indestructible Brotherhood 2015” military exercises in Armenia








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                    CSTO “Indestructible Brotherhood 2015” military exercises in Armenia








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                      Before we can defeat our enemies we must learn to embrace our kin.
                      Hayastan or Bust.

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