Борис Туманов, журналист «Эхо Москвы»:
У меня очень скептическое настроение по этому поводу и, вот, почему: колебания в этом вопросе Обамы и до него других американских президентов диктовались не их личным отношением к проблеме геноцида, а скорее геополитическими соображениями. Подробнее- в сюжете.
Before becoming president, Barack Obama promised the Armenian diaspora to recognize the genocide of the people of the Ottoman Empire. But his promises he did not keep.
Moreover, in the traditional address on the Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, the U.S. President, the word "genocide" to use the term "Meds Yeghern", which translated means "Great Massacre". The term, much more diplomatic and not carrying any legal consequences.
At the moment, we can say that the Armenian society is divided into two parts. Some believe, after re-election, and with the approach of the 100th anniversary of the Genocide, Obama will keep his word, as he has repeatedly stressed - his position has not changed.
Instilled hope and hard response the U.S. on extradition and clemency Azeri Ramil Safarov.
Others in the words of President skeptical. Especially considering the diplomatic interests of America.
Boris Tumanov, journalist of "Echo of Moscow"
I'm very skeptical about this, and here's why: fluctuations in the matter to Obama and his other American presidents were dictated not by their personal attitude to the issue of genocide, but rather geopolitical considerations.
They never lose sight of the fact that Turkey, which is most active in resisting the recognition of the genocide, a NATO member and a key U.S. fortpostov in the region, where it is possible to control the Middle East, and the South Caucasus and the entire Caucasus.
Today, as in the Syrian chaos Turkey plays a critical role, in any case, as in the resolution of this crisis militarily and politically, I do not think Obama is able to decide on such recognition. Recognition, which would be extremely aggravated relations with the United States. Remember how badly the Turks reacted to attempts to all countries that recognize the genocide and how damaging relations later. Up until the collapse of economic relations and so on ...
In short, do not believe that Obama will go to such a radical step and recognize.
There is another situation Syrian crisis, which is not clear where evolve.
God forbid that this crisis will lead to complete chaos in the region, the United States will be praying for Turkey to build on it, not to mention the fact that Turkey plays an important role in the plans of the United States and Western Europe in relation to Iran.
All these considerations lead me to believe that I am very, very skeptical considering the possibility of recognizing the genocide Obama, at least in the next two to three years.
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