The Trump administration does not prioritize the South Caucasus region, instead concentrating on two main areas: resolving the conflict in Ukraine and addressing issues in the Middle East.

Axar.az reports that this was stated by Kristin Arakelyan, a member of Armenia’s Culture and Science Partnership.

"In the Middle East, Washington is focused on two key concerns: Gaza and the West Bank, as well as Iran. Armenia must align with these priorities and demonstrate how cooperation with the U.S. could advance them. For instance, reports indicate that Russia has offered to mediate U.S.-Iran talks, yet Armenia has not put forth such a proposal itself. Given the strategic value of these negotiations, why is this initiative coming from Russia rather than Armenia?" Arakelyan questioned.

She further noted that Yerevan has yet to prove its significance to Washington in the context of U.S.-Russia-China relations.

"The Trump administration is following a Kissinger-style strategy, aiming to counter China by leveraging Russia. The question is how Armenia can position itself within this framework. Currently, Azerbaijan and Turkey are aligned against China’s growing influence in Georgia. Armenia must navigate this dynamic and engage with the U.S. accordingly.

For example, the Democratic Republic of Congo has proposed a rare-earth minerals agreement with the U.S. However, to my knowledge, Yerevan has not suggested that Washington consider investments in Zangezur's mineral resources or explore routes through Armenia for transporting rare minerals from Central Asia to European and American markets," she added.