The information on Washington’s possible recognition of NKR independence should be viewed in the context of US administration high-ranking representatives’ statements on NKR, Andrey Areshev, strategic culture foundation deputy director general told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “Traditionally, US administration speaks for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity within ex-Azerbaijan SSR borders. Statements for or against NKR independence recognition possibility should be viewed in the terms of a certain tactics aimed to provide USA’s maximal influence in South Caucasus,” he noted.
According to Areshev, Azerbaijan is tightly integrated in USA and NATO military and political orbit. With Armenia-Turkey negotiations intensified, Baku’s military rhetoric does not exactly match US plans. “Should a new war be unleashed, neighboring states: Iran and Russia could interfere, taking over USA’s initiative in South Caucasus and offering their own settlement terms. This might be the reason we witness unexpected news leaks from Washington. Still, Washington’s official recognition of Stepanakert shouldn’t be counted on,” the Russian expert emphasized.
