Georgian political analyst labels Georgia-Azerbaijan confederation as bluff
August 28, 2010 – 11:55 AMT 06:55 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net –
Georgian political analyst Paata Zakareishvili has labeled the idea of
Georgian-Azerbaijani confederation as a bluff.
`New relations with Azerbaijan are dangerous. First, Georgia will
inevitably support Baku in the Karabakh issue. Second, the situation
in the Armenian-populated Javakheti will deteriorate dramatically.
Third, confederation supposes formation of a united army, what can
make the region highly inflammable. And finally, the numerous
Azerbaijani community, which will become subordinated to Baku
exclusively,’ Zakareishvili said.
According to him, the idea seemed timely several years ago.
`As a rule, historical confederative structure of South Caucasus has
always been imposed from outside by Persia, Turkey or Russia. As soon
as the pressure weakened, confederations collapsed,’ Zakareishvili
said.
From: A. Papazian
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