Forbes: U.S. ties with Azerbaijan will allow Baku to distance itself from Russia and Iran

Published: 2026-01-23 09:10

"American relations with the Caucasus and investment in the region can achieve several objectives. First, it will employ Armenian and Azerbaijani citizens working on various infrastructure projects in the TRIPP. Second, American investment and cooperation with U.S. businesses will boost the economies of Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as generating wealth for the investor companies. Third, it will allow Armenia and Azerbaijan to distance themselves from Russia’s and Iran’s spheres of influence. A weakened Russia and Iran, by extension, can also help to weaken China’s position. Finally, access to Armenian and Azerbaijani natural resources can further expand America’s energy supply and access to critical minerals, putting greater pressure on China," Forbes writes.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News