As the key players in the Middle Eastern region, the parties to the talks are expected to give a second chance to the resolution of the Syrian problem. Moreover, the talks will be the first meeting on Syria between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart John Kerry since the collapse of the US-Russia-brokered ceasefire earlier this month.
"Will the talks result in concrete decisions? I doubt. Because almost all the parties involved have opposing views of the issue. Maybe this time Moscow and Ankara will have the same stance towards certain problems," Oya Akgonenc, a political scientist at the Ufuk University in Ankara, told Sputnik Turkiye.
According to the expert, Syrians are exhausted and can no longer fight with the plagues of war.
"A ceasefire is crucial. I hope Washington will express good will and change its attitude to Moscow. The Americans should stop blaming Moscow for all problems. This would pave the way for constructive agreements," Akgonenc pointed out.
However, the expert suggested that the US may be hesitating during the Lausanne talks due the upcoming presidential election.
"It is possible that the US will refer to the uncertainty on Syria due to the fact that the new presidential administration is likely to introduce a new strategy on Syria. This means that John Kerry will adhere to its previous stance on the Syrian settlement. As a result, Russia will not propose any concrete steps. Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia will also abstain from proposals," the expert suggested.
Nevertheless, the Lausanne talks are going to be a positive step, he added. However, no breakthrough decisions are expected so far.
