The PEACE Act: Symbolism over substance in addressing Azerbaijan’s aggression

The PEACE Act: Symbolism over Substance

The PEACE Act, introduced by Congressman Darrell Issa, Vice Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, is a bill aimed at deterring Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia.

Despite claims of applying "unprecedented sanctions" against Azerbaijan, the bill is considered a "paper tiger" - designed to appear tough but is redundant, unenforceable, and narrow in scope.

the bill is a paper tiger — designed to appear tough, while redundant, unenforceable and narrow in scope.

Author's summary: The PEACE Act lacks substance.

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The Armenian Weekly The Armenian Weekly — 2025-10-22