In the nation's capital, Azerbaijan reaped rewards while simultaneously offering compromises towards Yerevan, as per an opinion piece.

In a significant development, Armenia and the United States signed a strategic partnership charter in January 2025, marking a new era in their bilateral relations. This move was followed by a series of agreements between the two nations, as well as with Azerbaijan, aimed at fostering cooperation, peace, and prosperity in the region.

The US-Armenia partnership encompasses various sectors, including energy, trade and transit, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, the sale of defensive equipment, and counterterrorism. An Armenian-American company will be established to manage the business of the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP) project, the reopened transport links between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Meanwhile, Baku made concessions following White House meetings, abandoning threats and the use of force against Armenia. The US-Azerbaijan memorandum focuses on regional communications, investment, and security. A working group has been set up to draft a charter on strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the US.

The Washington agreements, if implemented correctly, could lay the groundwork for genuine peace in the region. However, the forthcoming Armenia-US document must clearly define all key terms and adopt additional legal and technical provisions to prevent potential manipulation by the Azerbaijani side.

Political analyst Narek Minasyan views these Washington agreements as a package deal crafted by the Americans to secure a "win-win" outcome on the path to peace and extra incentives for Yerevan and Baku in their bilateral ties with the US. He suggests that the sincerity of Azerbaijan's leadership in its commitment to peace and the consistency of the United States will determine the implementation of the agreements.

Notably, the US government lifted its 1992 arms sales ban on Azerbaijan as a concession related to the Washington agreements in 2025, which involved the repeal of Section 907, alongside expanded economic cooperation with Armenia and measures aimed at regional connectivity and peacebuilding. The suspension of Section 907, which barred the US government from providing direct aid to Azerbaijan, including military assistance, was temporarily suspended by Trump on 8 August 2025.

The Washington meeting between Trump, Pashinyan, and Aliyev resulted in the initiation of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Yerevan insists that Armenian authorities will carry out customs and border control for the TRIPP project, and the land used for the road will remain under Armenia's ownership.

The Washington agreements give Armenia time to strengthen its defense capabilities. Minasyan suggests that the sincerity of Azerbaijan's leadership in its commitment to peace and the consistency of the United States will determine the implementation of the agreements. The charter is expected to be ready for signing within a few months.

In conclusion, the strategic partnerships between Armenia, the US, and Azerbaijan, as outlined in the Washington agreements, present a promising opportunity for regional peace and prosperity. However, the success of these agreements will hinge on the commitment to peace and consistency of all parties involved.