The Duran Podcast Armenia capitulates to Azerbaijan and Trump corridor
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Aug 13, 2025 Recent developments have seen Armenia pivoting toward the West, raising eyebrows in the ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan. The implications of a 99-year lease to the U.S. signal a bold shift in geopolitical alliances. Discussions reveal how Azerbaijan exploits Armenia's newfound strategy while assessing the balance of power in the Southern Caucasus. Tensions rise as the U.S. grapples with regional dynamics influenced by Turkey and Israel, drawing parallels with historical interventions. The intricacies of these geopolitical maneuvers promise to redefine future diplomatic relations.
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Armenia's Strategic Capitulation
- Alexander Mercouris calls the agreement a capitulation by Armenia to Azerbaijan and the West.
- He argues Pashinyan sacrificed Nagorno-Karabakh and alienated Russia, leaving Armenia vulnerable.
Geopolitics Versus Geography
- Mercouris links Pashinyan's pro-Western shift to Armenia becoming a US-dependent satellite surrounded by allied Turkey and Azerbaijan.
- He warns Azerbaijan may face long-term problems after tilting toward the US because Russia is geographically dominant nearby.
Limited US Gains, Long-Term Costs
- Mercouris says the US gains symbolic strategic positions but little concrete benefit from the corridor.
- He predicts long-term failure because Russia remains the regional dominant power for geographic reasons.