Georgian political analyst Petre Mamradze has urged the authorities of Azerbaijan and Armenia not to fall into euphoria regarding their relations with the United States, noting that Washington’s current interest in the South Caucasus remains moderate and should not create inflated expectations. In an interview with the newspaper Vzglyad, Mamradze recalled that similar optimism in 2008 led Georgia to serious miscalculations, when former President Mikheil Saakashvili, hoping for U.S. support, became involved in a bloody military-political adventure, after which public sentiment in the country quickly shifted to panic.

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According to the expert, Washington undoubtedly has specific interests in the region, including in the field of energy cooperation, which raises concerns in Moscow. At the same time, he stressed that Baku and Yerevan should approach cooperation with the United States pragmatically and carefully weigh every step in order to avoid repeating past mistakes. Mamradze also called on the authorities of Azerbaijan and Armenia to develop a clear roadmap for engagement with Washington that would help prevent unrealistic expectations.

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It should be noted that on February 9, during a visit to Yerevan, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Armenia, providing for up to $9 billion in potential investments aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on Russian energy resources. The move is part of broader U.S. efforts to strengthen its position in the South Caucasus amid shifting regional alliances. At the same time, on February 10 in Baku, the United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership charter, reflecting increased diplomatic activity in the region.

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11.02.2026 08:07