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Presidential Determination

Extension of Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan

President Bush extended the waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, allowing U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan despite restrictions, citing counterterrorism needs, military readiness, border security, and assurances it won't harm Armenia peace efforts. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 3853

Impact dates

  1. Congressional notification and Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Extend waiver of Section 907 of FREEDOM Support Act
  • Notify Congress of determination
  • Arrange publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Waiver extension takes effect upon determination

Near term (90d)

  • Congressional notification
  • Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Continued U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan
  • Ongoing counterterrorism cooperation
  • Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process implications

Risks & tensions

  • Tension between supporting Azerbaijan and maintaining neutrality in Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
  • Annual/biennial renewal creates policy uncertainty
  • Balancing counterterrorism goals with regional stability concerns
Presidential Determination: Extension of Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan · Executive Orders