Opinione: “Armenia e Stati Uniti firmano una carta di partenariato strategico come eredità per Trump”

Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece by Ruben Mehrabyan. I don’t know how credible they are or what the basis of their opinion is. Only time will tell.

Below are relevant snippets from the article:

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>Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan is confident that the document was coordinated with the incoming US administration and that it will adhere to the principles outlined in the charter.
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>“In its final week in office, the Democratic administration institutionalized the progress made in relations with Armenia, leaving it as a political legacy for the incoming Republican administration,” the analyst stated.
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>[He] explains that the United States signs charters or statutes of strategic partnership with various countries. Addressing concerns raised on social media, he clarifies that signing a document titled “charter” rather than “treaty” or “agreement” does not change its legal significance: “This does not mean that the partnership is not strategic, as some pro-Russian circles are attempting to manipulate through wordplay.”
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>**He emphasizes that the strategic partnership charter could have been signed back in November had the US presidential election results been different. According to him, “additional time” was needed to coordinate the content of the document with the new administration and incorporate its recommendations:**
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>**“There is not a single provision in this charter that the new administration opposes. The Trump administration will adhere to this document because institutions govern in the United States.”**
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>Mehrabyan notes, “In the past, the US provided us with assistance, but now we are dealing not with American aid but with strategic objectives.”
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>Commenting on defence cooperation, Mehrabyan observed that Yerevan and Washington have outlined steps “to strengthen Armenia’s territorial integrity, independence, sovereignty, and defence capabilities.”
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>He does not rule out that Armenia’s membership in the Russian-led military bloc CSTO may hinder deeper defence cooperation with the US. However, Mehrabyan is confident that this obstacle will soon be overcome:
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>“Yes, we will deepen cooperation with the US. Armenia’s armed forces will adopt NATO standards because there is simply no alternative.”
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>The text of the charter expresses strong political support for the Crossroads of Peace project, leading analysts to conclude that Washington opposes Azerbaijan’s corridor-based approach.
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>“What James O’Brien declared during the Congressional hearings in November 2023 wasn’t his or the Biden administration’s idea; it reflected the United States’ bipartisan strategic interests. This course will continue under the Republican administration as well. The so-called ‘Middle Corridor’ [connecting China to Europe] is an American-backed project. This means that any discussions about a ‘corridor’ in the Russian-Azerbaijani sense are irrelevant and meaningless. It won’t happen,” the political analyst explained.
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>Ruben Mehrabyan also highlighted the importance of deepening economic and energy ties, particularly initiating negotiations on nuclear energy cooperation with the US:
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>“This involves the transfer of nuclear technologies, which would allow Armenia to place orders for a new nuclear power plant with American companies. I hope Armenia will be able to sign this agreement with the new US administration.”
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>He also noted the positive significance of the expected visit of a US customs and border security team to Armenia:
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>“This team will help enhance the capabilities of Armenia’s Border Service. As a result, Armenia will be able to take full control of its borders, ensuring there isn’t a single border guard holding a Russian passport.”
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>According to Mehrabyan, the Strategic Partnership Charter provides an opportunity to address numerous issues as it “establishes clear goals, obligations, and directions where Armenia’s and the US’s interests align.”