TURKEY USES THREATS TO UNLEASH WAR FOR STRENGTHENING ITS GEOPOLITICAL POSITION, RUBEN SAFRASTIAN CONSIDERS

Noyan Tapan
Nov 1, 2007

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 1, NOYAN TAPAN. Abrupt aggravation of situation
in the region, in particular, around North Iraq and Iran, as well
as the fact that Armenian factor starts playing a bigger role in
Turkey’s policy requires conducting a precise policy by the Armenian
Foreign Ministry, with taking into consideration existence of Armenian
communities in these countries.

Ruben Safrastian, the Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies
of the National Academy of Sciences, stated at the November 1 press
conference.

In connection with possibility of Turkey’s starting large-scale
operations against Iraqi Kurdistan, he mentioned that Turkey is
using threats to unleash a war for the purpose of receiving certain
political dividends. In particular, thanks to these actions Turkey
has already managed to freeze the issue of discussion of Resolution
106 on Armenian Genocide in U.S. Congress.

Besides, Turkey is using these threats to demonstrate its strength
in the region and to prove that it is one of the most powerful
states. "Through threats to start large-scale operations in North
Iraq Turkey is trying to strengthen its geopolitical position in the
region," R. Safrastian stated.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress