ArmInfo. US Vice President Jay Vance's regional visit to Armenia will be a key milestone in advancing American geopolitical interests in the South Caucasus, according to Americanist Suren Sargsyan.
According to him, this is a natural regional geopolitical competition, in which the United States currently has the advantage.
"It should be noted that this advantage is also achieved at the expense of the interests of the weakest link in the region, which is a bitter, but true manifestation of realpolitik. However, I do not see this as a victory for the Trump administration alone, as similar scenarios have developed over the course of every American administration since 1991 and have been implemented in stages," the expert wrote on his Facebook page. At the same time, he assessed that the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project currently still provides the United States with a business presence in the South Caucasus, but has the potential to transform this business presence into an American strategic presence, something that has never existed before.
"Incidentally, the decision not to strike Iran (at least until now) was also influenced by the fact that such a move could negatively impact the implementation of TRIPP or its timeline," the expert concluded.
US President Donald Trump previously announced Vance's visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan in early February. Western-oriented politicians note that Vance's visit to Armenia will take place on February 9, but there is no official confirmation of this date yet.
RA Government guarantees high salaries for CC justices, Syunik families deprived of family benefits - politician 
Armenian experts, leading Turkish think tanks discuss prospects for expanding cooperation 
Political Scientist: As long as the opposition remains silent, Pashinyan can use Plan B and secure a constitutional majority
US-Iranian memorandum more beneficial for Iran from political and economic perspective - expert 
Political analyst: While Pashinyan pledges peace with Azerbaijan, Baku continues promoting the "Western Azerbaijan" project
Zakharova: Armenia`s pro-EU pivot poses economic security risks to EAEU member states
It`s time for South Caucasus countries to think of South Caucasus as single, unified region - RA premier 
Pashinyan: Armenia and Azerbaijan should leave each other alone
Moscow sees situation with Armenia as attempt to attack Russia-involving integration associations - Russian presidential aid
Zakharova: Armenia views relations with Russia as tool for financially securing reorientation toward EU
The Armenian Minister of Justice and the EU Ambassador discussed visa liberalization issues for Yerevan.
Azerbaijan`s aggressive plans against Armenia became possible in wake of Pashinyan`s decisions on Artsakh - expert 
Zakharova: Russia sent a note of protest to Armenia over the act of vandalism at the "Mother Armenia" memorial in Gyumri
Samvel Karapetyan proposes creating a post-election opposition coalition
Artsakh`s Cultural Heritage Ombudsman called on Moscow to respond to destruction of WWII monuments by Azerbaijan in occupied NKR
Prosecutor General`s Office petitions Central Electoral Commission for criminal prosecution of Robert Kocharyan
Dutch Prime Minister expresses his support for Armenia`s democratic reform and economic diversification agenda
Heritage: It`s time for Armenia`s opposition to present people with legitimate alternative to power
RA Security Council Sec, Assistant to President of Azerbaijan hold negotiations in Dilijan 
CEC Neutralizes PAP: Three Political Forces to Enter Armenian Parliament Following Election Vote