Azeris: “Let’s Talk!”
While Putin’s proposal to place ABM radar systems in Azerbaijan took the Bushites by surprise, the suggestion appears to delight the Azeris. It sounds as if the Azeris are ready to engage in bilateral talks under one condition: “its own national interests must be taken into account by both Moscow and Washington.”
Good luck. Amid the potential Russian and the US wrangling over the who, whats, and hows of installing radar systems at Gabala, one can imagine Azerbaijan having a tough time squeezing their concerns into the debate. Yes, while Azeeri foreign minister Elmar Mammadyarov may think that “It is not possible to undertake any actions without us” and that “both Russia and the US accept our position, and we are ready for negotiations.” The devil will be in the to be negotiated details if, and I say if, the plan goes forward.
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