Fikret Sadikhov has commented on the US-Turkish relations.
Political scientist Fikret Sadikhov has commented on the US-Turkish relations in the light of the upcoming discussion of the resolution to recognize "Armenian genocide" in the US Congress.
"The relations between Ankara and Washington began to worsen after Turkey's rapprochement with Russia and Ankara's anti-Israeli steps. It hoped that the United States will help it join the EU, but Turkey has not yet received support in this issue", political scientist Fikret Sadikhov told.
In addition, he said Washington's idea to put pressure on Ankara in the recognition of the so-called "genocide" every time has also affected the relations.
"In this connection, the statement of Turkish FM Ahmed Davutoglu who said Turkey is not a country that can be blackmailed, is a preventive step for Washington to be aware of the implications of the recognition of the 'Armenian genocide'", he said.
According to the political scientist, if Washington recognizes "genocide", Turkey may strengthen ties with Moscow.
According to Sadikhov, US actions in this direction may undermine their influence in the Islamic and Turkic world: "Thus, the United States should ponder over their policy in this region".
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