Challenges in U.S.-Brokered Peace Agreement in the Caucasus

U.S. Vice President JD Vance lands in Yerevan, Armenia on Feb 9, then travels to Baku, Azerbaijan on Feb 10.
Trump Route proposes 43-km corridor across southern Armenia.
White House brokered peace agreement signed last summer.
U.S. firm holds exclusive corridor rights, Yerevan retains sovereignty over customs, security, and borders.
Corridor aims to reroute energy and trade away from Russia and Iran, boosting U.S. commercial ties.
Peace treaty not signed, parliament not ratified, 100,000 displaced.
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