Can Trump end Armenia and Azerbaijan's forever war?
Before launching Operation Epic Fury against Iran on Feb. 28, one of President Donald Trump’s favorite refrains was that he “ended” eight wars during his first year-plus back in office.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump brokered a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in August 2025, leading to over a year of sustained peace.
- The conflict, primarily over Nagorno-Karabakh, saw tens of thousands of casualties over decades.
- The peace deal focused on practical issues like regional connectivity and economic relations, exemplified by the TRIPP initiative.
- Both Armenian and Azerbaijani ambassadors credit Trump's personal involvement for pushing the agreement through.
- Challenges remain, including Armenia's constitutional language regarding Nagorno-Karabakh and lingering historical animosity, but a Fabian strategy is being employed to focus on solvable issues.