Past daily of Armenia writes as follows, in particular: In recent times, American media and analyst circles have been reflecting on the situation in the South Caucasus more and more often, but it is noteworthy that the context of these publications is mostly identical.

In particular, one of the American periodicals recently published an article entitled "Superpowers’ rivalry enters the Caucasus." This publication is first of all noteworthy by the fact that the authors are well-known American analysts, led by a man who has held high-ranking positions during the presidency of Donald Trump. It is about William Wolf, who was the State Department's chief legal officer and deputy assistant secretary of defense.

The [aforesaid] analysis refers to the topics of Armenia's departure from the CSTO and orientation towards the West. Moreover, [Armenia’s] withdrawal from the CSTO is considered as an event that will happen in the near future, even almost a reality. It is noted that the US should considerably assist Armenia in this matter. However, it is noteworthy that there is almost no mention of what leaving the CSTO and falling into the arms of the West will give to Armenia. Instead, it is described in detail what it will give the US; that is, what the US needs. It turns out that it should, and how it should. According to the authors, thus, Armenia's withdrawal [from the CSTO] and turn to the West will provide an "invaluable opportunity" for the US to strengthen its position in the region, "which will benefit America's long-term interests." And attention... one of the most important points: bringing Armenia into the Western ranks will enable the US to maintain the real threat on Russia's southern borders and neutralize the Russian military presence in Armenia.

Finally, according to the authors [of the aforesaid article], all of this will make it possible to complicate China's plans to unify the region under the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as enable the US to reduce its dependence on Turkey.

In short, the Americans have actually started to "play" more openly and clearly declare their real interests, where there is no place for the interests and security of Armenia. Exclusively American gains, American interests, the main meaning of which is to make Armenia the center of conflict between major geopolitical players—even at the cost of Armenia's sovereignty and territorial losses.