Arman Grigoryan - Beyond the Fall of Syria, Armenian and Global Geopolitics, | Ep 399 - Dec 21, 2024 [EP399]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- Syria’s Fall and Regional Power Shifts
- Turkey’s Expanding Influence in Syria
- Impact on Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations
- Russia and Iran’s Middle East Strategy
Episode 399 | Recorded: December 19, 2024
Show Notes
Beyond the Fall of Syria
In this episode of the Groong Podcast, Dr. Arman Grigoryan provides an in-depth analysis of Syria’s geopolitical shifts following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. We explore Turkey’s strategic maneuvers, Russia and Iran’s setbacks, and the implications for Armenia amid regional tensions. This thought-provoking discussion connects the dots between Middle Eastern politics and the South Caucasus, offering insights into the broader impact of these developments on global geopolitics.
Topics Covered
- The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and its regional implications.
- Turkey’s influence in Syria and its role in shaping the region’s future.
- Russia and Iran’s setbacks in Syria and their broader geopolitical strategies.
- Proxy conflicts involving the U.S., Turkey, and Kurdish forces.
- Armenia’s geopolitical challenges amid shifting regional power dynamics.
- Azerbaijan’s demands and ongoing tensions with Armenia.
- Comparisons between Russian disengagements in Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh.
- The role of global powers like the U.S. and Israel in the Middle East.
Key Questions Discussed
Syria:
- What led to the collapse of Assad’s regime, and who are the key players now shaping Syria’s future?
- How rational is Turkey’s policy in Syria, and can it control the radical militias now dispersed across the country?
- Is the current scenario in Syria leading to a new Afghanistan-like situation?
- What strategic gains or losses do Russia and Iran face from their disengagement?
Turkey’s Role:
- How did Turkey convince Russia and Iran to withdraw their support for Assad?
- What might Turkey demand from global and regional players for its role in Syria?
Armenia-Azerbaijan:
- How do developments in Syria affect Azerbaijan’s strategy toward Armenia?
- What steps should Armenia take to counterbalance Azerbaijan’s increasing militarization and demands?
- How significant is Iran’s stance on Armenia’s territorial integrity and the Zangezur Corridor?
Global Dynamics:
- How does Syria’s fall alter the balance of power in the Middle East?
- Are proxy wars between the U.S. and Turkey escalating?
- What lessons can Armenia learn from Russian disengagements in other regions?
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Wrap-up
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Guests
Arman Grigoryan
Dr. Arman Grigoryan is an associate professor of International Relations at Lehigh University. He has a doctorate in political science from Columbia University in New York, and a Master in IR from the University of Chicago. His research has appeared in International Security, Security Studies, International Studies Quarterly, International Political Science Review, Nationalities Papers, Ethnopolitics, and International Analytics.
Hosts
Asbed Bedrossian
Asbed is founder of the Armenian News Network Groong and co-founder of the ANN/Groong podcast.
Hovik Manucharyan
Hovik Manucharyan is an information security engineer who moved from Seattle to Armenia in 2022. He co-founded the ANN/Groong podcast in 2020 and has been a contributor to Groong News since the late 1990s.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by Hovik Manucharyan on the ANN/Groong podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of his employer or any other organization.