Orkhan Yolchuyev, Director of the CASPIA Center stated for Caliber Information and Analytical Portal that the renewed discussion on repealing Section 907 in the US Congress represents a positive signal for Azerbaijan.

According to him, a growing number of American politicians now view the amendment as a remnant of a bygone era. He noted that the United States is currently seeking to shape a new world order amid the transformation of the post–World War II international system.

Yolchuyev emphasized that Section 907 constitutes a historical injustice toward Azerbaijan and should never have been adopted. He recalled that the amendment was introduced in the early 1990s, when the US was still developing its policy toward newly independent states and lacked a comprehensive understanding of the region. In this context, Armenian lobbying played a significant role.

He also highlighted the symbolic timing of the amendment’s adoption on February 24, 1992—just two days before the Khojaly tragedy. Since 2001, however, US administrations have regularly waived the amendment through executive decisions.

In his view, although the current situation remains complex, the repeal of Section 907 would serve US interests, particularly given that the Karabakh conflict has been resolved and normalization processes are underway with US involvement.

Yolchuyev stressed that Azerbaijan plays a pivotal role in shaping US policy toward the South Caucasus, the Middle East, and broader West Asia. In this regard, the recent visit of the US Vice President and the signing of a Strategic Partnership Charter should be seen within the framework of a broader geopolitical strategy.

He noted that a bill to repeal Section 907 has already been introduced in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where Republicans hold a majority. However, several Democratic members who are critical of Azerbaijan are expected to oppose the initiative.

Yolchuyev underlined that repealing the amendment is procedurally complex and requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress. He pointed to the upcoming midterm elections as a critical moment, stressing the importance of advancing the process beforehand.

According to the analyst, maintaining such restrictions undermines US efforts to build a new security architecture and logistics networks in which Azerbaijan plays a key strategic role.