What survives once the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal fails

The future of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement remains uncertain, but some elements of the process are likely to outlast it. CivilNet political commentator Eric Hacopian explains how TRIPP and other regional transport links could move forward even without a final agreement. Yet Hacopian says Baku’s “Western Azerbaijan” campaign exposes Aliyev’s true intentions, calling it a “declaration of war.” The discussion then delves into Baku’s increasingly troubled oil-dependent economy and how it’s likely to lead to new political and security challenges for the region.