The United States brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities.
There is a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, after nearly four decades of conflict.
The final stage was brokered by US President Donald Trump in the White House.
Crucial to the deal is a corridor to connect the main part of Azerbaijan with another part of its territory, which is cut off because it is on the other side of Armenia.
But how long will it take before the corridor becomes a reality?
And what will Washington’s growing presence in the South Caucasus mean for the region?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Vasif Huseynov – Head of department at the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center)
Jamila Mammadova – Research assistant at the Henry Jackson Society
Vahram Ter-Matevosyan – Political analyst