For the first time in a generation, there is reason to believe the United States and Armenia may be on the cusp of building a genuine strategic partnership. The TRIPP initiative (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity)—does more than calm tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan: It reflects a fundamental shift in Washington’s posture toward Armenia, one that increasingly views the country as a plausible partner for meaningful security and economic cooperation.

The new dynamic is subtle but unmistakable. While formal guardrails are still emerging, U.S. officials have begun encouraging Yerevan to purchase American equipment, technology and training. This is more than a bureaucratic formality. It is a deliberate, calibrated test—an invitation for Armenia to take the first ste

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