Hudson Institute: Zangezur corridor to boost OTS role and shift Eurasian balance

The Hudson Institute has released a report by senior fellow Luke Coffey on the August 2025 peace deal signed at the White House between Azerbaijan and Armenia, mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Coffey said the breakthrough in Washington marked the end of Russia’s mediation monopoly in the South Caucasus. He noted that constitutional changes in Armenia recognizing Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity are key to finalizing the peace treaty.

The report highlights the Zangezur (TRIPP) corridor — a U.S.-supervised route linking mainland Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan through Armenia — as a cornerstone of lasting peace and a symbol of American re-engagement.

Coffey argued that the corridor will shift the Eurasian balance of power: weakening Russia and Iran while boosting Turkey’s influence and strengthening the Organization of Turkic States.