THOMAS DE WAAL: AZERBAIJAN CANNOT WIN WAR
Aysor
Sept 14 2010
Armenia
Clashes on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border will continue, according
to Senior Associate for the Caucasus at the Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace in Washington, Thomas de Waal.
Thomas de Waal said in his interview to the Voice of America that
there is much difference between the statements of Azerbaijani
Defense Minister and President. “The President makes threats, while
the Defense Minister jokes about the possibility of war resumption.”
According to the expert, it is explained by their different audiences,
besides, thus Ilham Aliyev tries to gain political dividends.
Tom de Waal stressed that Azerbaijan should understand that it cannot
win the war. Waal explains it by Nagorno Karabakh’s geographic position
and Armenian army’s strength.
“Besides modern arms, Azerbaijan needs a strong army,” expert said.
“While, Azerbaijan does not have a strong army. In case of war the
Azerbaijani party will lead thousands of young people to inevitable
death.”
From: A. Papazian
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