On August 8, 2025, the international community witnessed a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus, a testament to the enduring impact of Azerbaijan’s strategic leadership under President Ilham Aliyev. Despite its relatively small size on the global stage, Azerbaijan occupies a critical geopolitical crossroads whose stability has ramifications far beyond its borders. The trilateral meeting held on this date not only marked a thaw in previously strained Azerbaijan–United States relations but also signaled a broader recalibration of regional alliances and energy geopolitics.

The origins and impact of section 907

Central to the discussion was Article 907 of the Freedom Support Act, an amendment passed by the U.S. Congress in 1992 that effectively barred direct American aid to Azerbaijan’s government. This legislative barrier, heavily influenced by Armenian lobbying efforts, was emblematic of the prolonged diplomatic friction rooted in "the Nagorno-Karabakh" conflict. For over three decades, this amendment served not only as a legal impediment but also as a political symbol of the West’s complicated stance on Azerbaijan.

The amendment’s persistence hindered Azerbaijan’s ability to fully engage with one of the world’s most powerful allies during a critical post-Soviet transition period. Azerbaijan, isolated by sanctions that no other former Soviet republic faced, struggled to attract vital foreign investment and assistance. This historical context underscores how........

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