MECHANISM FOR ISOLATION OF ARMENIA FROM RUSSIA WAS TESTED IN KOSOVO AND SERBIA
WPS Agency
DEFENSE and SECURITY (Russia)
April 13, 2009 Monday
Russia
After the final breakup of Yugoslavia, the stake was made on the
inclusion of Albania and Croatia into NATO. Although some Western
experts asked to which extent expansion of the alliance could be
done without any impact on ability of NATO to work, Washington and
Brussels did not have any doubts about the geopolitical component of
expedience of NATO expansion in the Balkans.
The NATO surrounding of Serbia force Belgrade to have complete
capitulation of Washington and Brussels. The limit of the actual
capabilities of Russia and deficit of efficient foreign policy
mechanisms of our country does not contribute to enthusiasm of the
patriotic circles in Serbia.
The Balkan model of isolation, and "digestion" of a country having
centuries of history of friendly relations with Russia by the West
is dangerous because it can be used in Transcaucasia too. Armenia –
strategic ally of Russia – is blocked by Georgia and Azerbaijan that
are oriented at entrance into NATO. Hence Armenia has to look for
closer contacts with NATO. The establishment of diplomatic relations
between Yerevan and Ankara being prepared mostly with mediation of
the US will be the first step in this direction.