Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey may strengthen their positions in the light of common challenges and threats. Fedor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of the Russia in Global Affairs journal, said that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had a good understanding of the situation in Russia and its need for support, Baku demonstrated solidarity and expected the same attitude in return.
Baku believes that Moscow will activate its role in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and correct it in favour of Azerbaijan, says the expert. Turkey long ago left its image of the 1950s as an outpost of the West on the Black Sea coast. Turkey is trying to realize an independent policy, remaining a member of NATO, demonstrating independence from the U.S. and Europe. Lukyanov notes that Ankara is disappointed with Brussels’ refusal to grant it membership in the EU. Turkey will also use the chance to take hold of energy streams from Eurasia to the south and west, considering the failed South Stream.
Sergey Mikheyev, deputy head of the Editorial Council of Vestnik Kavkaza, the director general of the Institute for Caspian Cooperation, said that Turkey and Azerbaijan were trying to balance interests, joining sanctions would have hindered their national interests. In his words, the two states expect Russia to remain a serious player on the Eurasian continent and did not fully trust the Americans.
Mikheyev added that Ankara and Baku were under pressure too. Erdogan had unrest and many Turkish analysts were associating them with the U.S. The expert said that the Azerbaijani opposition was financed by American grants.
Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey may strengthen their positions in the light of common challenges and threats. Fedor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of the Russia in Global Affairs journal, said that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had good understanding of the situation in Russia and its need for support, Baku demonstrated solidarity and expected same attitude in return.Baku believes that Moscow will activate its role in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and correct it in the favour of Azerbaijan, says the expert. Turkey left its image of the 1950s of an outpost of the West on the Black Sea coast long ago. Turkey is trying to realize independent policy, remaining a member of the NATO, demonstrating independence from the U.S. and Europe. Lukyanov notes that Ankara is disappointed with Brussels’ refusal to grant it membership in the EU. Turkey will also use the chance to take hold of energy streams from Eurasia to the south and west, considering the failed South Stream.Sergey Mikheyev, deputy head of the Editorial Council of Vestnik Kavkaza, the director general of the Institute for Caspian Cooperation, said that Turkey and Azerbaijan were trying to balance interests, joining sanctions would have hindered their national interests. In his words, the two states expect Russia to remain serious player on the Eurasian continent and did not fully trust the Americans.Mikheyev added that Ankara and Baku were under pressure too. Erdogan had unrest and many Turkish analysts were associating them with the U.S. The expert said that Azerbaijani opposition was financed by American gran
