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 have opposed 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), preserving Armenian Christian heritage, and the "occupation" of Armenian sovereign territory. They argue that H.R. 5632 is insufficiently ambitious and dangerously blind to ongoing injustices.
5632 is insufficiently ambitious and dangerously blind to ongoing injustices.
Author's summary: Congress' role in the South Caucasus peace process is crucial.