Congress, ANCA, and Fragile Peace in South Caucasus
In the sensitive geopolitical situation in the South Caucasus, the US Congress is being asked to play a role that threatens to undermine fragile peace progress. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and pro-Armenian congressional factions oppose H.R. 5632, the Peace Act.
Their criticisms include the bill's failure to address Armenian "hostages, displaced persons" from Artsakh (Garabagh - Azerbaijan’s internationally recognised territory), preservation of Armenian Christian heritage, and the “occupation” of Armenian sovereign territory.
5632 is insufficiently ambitious and dangerously blind to ongoing injustices.
Author's summary: Congress's role threatens fragile peace in South Caucasus.