Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a peace agreement at the White House, ending decades of conflict and paving the way for normalized relations and expanded economic cooperation. The deal, brokered by the United States, includes commitments to stop fighting, open diplomatic channels, and respect territorial integrity. Exclusive US development rights were granted for a strategic transit corridor, which is expected to boost energy exports and trade. While the agreement is seen as a major diplomatic achievement, experts caution that its success will depend on sustained US involvement and cooperation from both countries, as past negotiations have often failed. The move is likely to unsettle Russia, which has traditionally viewed the South Caucasus as within its sphere of influence.