One year after the signing of a provisional peace deal in Washington, DC, American, Armenian, and Azerbaijani officials continue to exude optimism about the potential for stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus. “This declaration ended decades of conflict in the South Caucasus and launched the trailblazing Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity –TRIPP,” Rubio stated. “Over the past twelve months, the United States has worked side-by-side with Armenia and Azerbaijan to turn that promise into progress.” “This progress reflects a simple truth: peace and prosperity reinforce one another,” Rubio stated. Trump held upbeat phone conversations with both Pashinyan and Aliyev, reiterating a desire for TRIPP’s construction to start in the “near future.”