Category: Armenia
Transcript: In the South Caucasus, “The West“ means Turkey
Posted on Friday, Mar 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogThe dialogue at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum illuminates a critical facet of EU’s geopolitical calculus: when they speak of “The West” in the context of the South Caucasus, they implicitly refer to Turkey. We dissect Armenia’s diplomatic challenges, laying bare the stark realities of power dynamics in the region. Against the backdrop of Turkey’s strategic significance, the debate underscores the profound implications of EU’s reliance on Ankara to assert its dominance and open communication channels in the region. We shed light on the urgent need for Armenia to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape where alliances and allegiances are constantly shifting.
Transcript: On Interview with Jean-Christophe Buisson (Deputy Editor of Le Figaro)
Posted on Friday, Mar 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogIn this clip from episode 312, Arthur Khachikyan discusses his recent interview with Jean-Christophe Buisson, deputy editor of Le Figaro, a highly influential French newspaper with close ties to Macron and other French leaders. Arthur, the interviewer, highlights the deputy editor’s strong support for the Armenian people but underscores France’s unwillingness to intervene militarily in conflicts involving Armenia due to domestic and geopolitical constraints.
Transcript: Expert Discussions on Russian-Armenian Relations
Posted on Thursday, Mar 7, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogIn this clip from episode #312 , we discuss a recent Russian-Armenian experts dialogue held in Yerevan, discussions delved into the state of relations between the two nations. Our guest Arthur Khachikyan was one of the participants.
The expert dialogue sparked significant reactions in Armenia, with some media channels expressing negativity towards the candid exchanges that took place. The Russian side was nota bly frank, warning of potential consequences for Armenia’s Western reorientation, referencing past events like Karabakh and suggesting future territorial concerns. The dialogue
Read MoreTranscript: Russian Warnings: Assessing Armenia's Geopolitical Choices
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogOn February 24, a group of Russian and Armenian experts met in Congress hotel in Yerevan to discuss the state of Armenia-Russia relations. The discussion was friendly but tough and frank. Our guest from episode #311 was one of the participants in that discussion.
Transcript: A honeymoon in Paris or discord in South Caucasus? Russia's Reaction to French Weapon Deliveries!
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogThe following is a transcript of a clip from episode 311 , where we address the blooming romance (at least as it appears externally) between the Armenia and France, NATO and the collective West.
Arthur Khachikyan - Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Exit from CSTO? | Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations | Edmon Marukyan Resigns | Ep 312 - Mar 3, 2024 [EP312]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Genocide, Iran, Israel | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Remembering Sumgait Pogroms
- Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog
- Exit from CSTO?
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Edmon Marukyan Resigns
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024
Arthur Khachikyan - Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Exit from CSTO? | Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations | Edmon Marukyan Resigns | Ep 312 - Mar 3, 2024 [EP312]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Genocide, Iran, IsraelGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Remembering Sumgait Pogroms
- Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog
- Exit from CSTO?
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Edmon Marukyan Resigns
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024
Are the US CIA and UK MI6 helping overseeing the creation of the new Armenian External Intelligence Service?
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip | Series: BlogIn episode 310 , we talked about the potential that the US CIA and the UK MI6 are overseeing the creation of Armenia’s new intelligence service.
Sergei Melkonian - French Connection | Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Negotiations & Risk of War | Ep 311 - Feb 25, 2024 [EP311]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, NATO, Middle East, Economy, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Syria, India | Series: wir
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Topics:
- French Connection
- Russian-Armenian Dialog
- Negotiations and Risk of War
Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - French Connection | Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Negotiations & Risk of War | Ep 311 - Feb 25, 2024 [EP311]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, NATO, Middle East, Economy, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Syria, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- French Connection
- Russian-Armenian Dialog
- Negotiations and Risk of War
Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia Security in Danger | Munich Security Conference | Relations with Regional Allies | Ep 310 - Feb 18, 2024 [EP310]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey, Ukraine, Geopolitics, China, Economy, European Union, Middle East, India | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Armeniaâs Security in Danger
- Munich Security Conference
- Relations with Regional Allies
Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia Security in Danger | Munich Security Conference | Relations with Regional Allies | Ep 310 - Feb 18, 2024 [EP310]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey, Ukraine, Geopolitics, China, Economy, European Union, Middle East, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armeniaâs Security in Danger
- Munich Security Conference
- Relations with Regional Allies
Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Yerevan Politics | Aliyev “Elections”| Armenia & Georgia | MPG Polls | Ep 309 - Feb 11, 2024 [EP309]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Iran, Georgia, Ukraine, Turkey, China, Economy, European Union, Middle East, NATO, India | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Yerevan City Politics
- Aliyev âElectionsâ
- Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership
- Latest MPG Poll Review
Episode 309 | Recorded: Feb 11, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Yerevan Politics | Aliyev “Elections”| Armenia & Georgia | MPG Polls | Ep 309 - Feb 11, 2024 [EP309]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Iran, Georgia, Ukraine, Turkey, China, Economy, European Union, Middle East, NATO, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Yerevan City Politics
- Aliyev âElectionsâ
- Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership
- Latest MPG Poll Review
Episode 309 | Recorded: Feb 11, 2024
David Darchiashvili - Georgia's Search for a Modern National Identity | Strategic Partnership with Armenia | Ep 308, Feb. 8, 2024 [EP308]
Posted on Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Iran, Economy, Geopolitics, Israel | Series: cog
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Topics:
- Georgiaâs search for a modern national identity
- Politics in Context
- EU accession process and outlook
- Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership
Episode 308 | Recorded: February 7, 2024
David Darchiashvili - Georgia's Search for a Modern National Identity | Strategic Partnership with Armenia | Ep 308, Feb. 8, 2024 [EP308]
Posted on Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Iran, Economy, Geopolitics, IsraelGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Georgiaâs search for a modern national identity
- Politics in Context
- EU accession process and outlook
- Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership
Episode 308 | Recorded: February 7, 2024
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- Amerikatsi: Motifs, Aspects and Character of the Film
- Goorjianâs Style, Influences, and Interests
- The Oscar Shortlisting journey
- Bedros & Asbed Afterthoughts on the Conversation
Episode 307 | Recorded: February 5, 2024
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Guest:
Topics:
- Amerikatsi: Motifs, Aspects and Character of the Film
- Goorjianâs Style, Influences, and Interests
- The Oscar Shortlisting journey
- Bedros & Asbed Afterthoughts on the Conversation
Episode 307 | Recorded: February 5, 2024
Varuzhan Geghamyan - Armenian Azerbaijani Talks | Raisi Erdogan meet in Ankara | Politics | Ep 306 - Feb 4, 2024 [EP306]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, European Union, Middle East, Syria, Israel, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Genocide, NATO, India | Series: wir
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024
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- Diplomatic Flurry
- Raisi in Ankara
- Raisi in Moscow
- Putin in Ankara
- Aliyevâs Constitution for Armenia
- How can the Opposition become a consequential force?
Episode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024
Varuzhan Geghamyan - Armenian Azerbaijani Talks | Raisi Erdogan meet in Ankara | Politics | Ep 306 - Feb 4, 2024 [EP306]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, European Union, Middle East, Syria, Israel, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Genocide, NATO, IndiaArmenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024
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Guest:
Topics:
- Diplomatic Flurry
- Raisi in Ankara
- Raisi in Moscow
- Putin in Ankara
- Aliyevâs Constitution for Armenia
- How can the Opposition become a consequential force?
Episode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - Armenian Azerbaijani Talks | Is Armenia Rearming? | Pashinyan and the Constitution | Ep 305 - Jan 28, 2024 [EP305]
Posted on Monday, Jan 29, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, NATO, Israel, Genocide | Series: wir
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- Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
- Is Armenia Rearming itself?
- Pashinyan and the Constitution
Episode 305 | Recorded: January 29, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - Armenian Azerbaijani Talks | Is Armenia Rearming? | Pashinyan and the Constitution | Ep 305 - Jan 28, 2024 [EP305]
Posted on Monday, Jan 29, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, NATO, Israel, GenocideGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
- Is Armenia Rearming itself?
- Pashinyan and the Constitution
Episode 305 | Recorded: January 29, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - World in Conflict | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | 2024 Outlook | Ep. 304 - Jan 21, 2024 [EP304]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, China, Lebanon, Genocide, NATO, Syria, India | Series: wir
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- World in Conflict
- Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East
- Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
- Prognosis for 2024
- Thoughts from the Participants
Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - World in Conflict | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | 2024 Outlook | Ep. 304 - Jan 21, 2024 [EP304]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, China, Lebanon, Genocide, NATO, Syria, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- World in Conflict
- Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East
- Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
- Prognosis for 2024
- Thoughts from the Participants
Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024
Pietro Shakarian - An Armenian in St. Petersburg | Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh in Geopolitical Context | Ep 303, Jan 22, 2024 [EP303]
Posted on Monday, Jan 22, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Church, Iran, China, Israel, Turkey, Georgia, NATO, Economy, Lebanon, Middle East, European Union, India | Series: cog
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- An Armenian in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Russian Perceptions and Outlook on the War in Ukraine
- Perceptions of Armenia and Artsakh in Russia
- World Events that might Affect Outcome of the War in Ukraine
- Where do Armenia and Artsakh Figure in a New World Order?
Episode 303 | Recorded: January 22, 2024
Pietro Shakarian - An Armenian in St. Petersburg | Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh in Geopolitical Context | Ep 303, Jan 22, 2024 [EP303]
Posted on Monday, Jan 22, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Church, Iran, China, Israel, Turkey, Georgia, NATO, Economy, Lebanon, Middle East, European Union, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- An Armenian in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Russian Perceptions and Outlook on the War in Ukraine
- Perceptions of Armenia and Artsakh in Russia
- World Events that might Affect Outcome of the War in Ukraine
- Where do Armenia and Artsakh Figure in a New World Order?
Episode 303 | Recorded: January 22, 2024
Karen Vrtanesyan - Illusion of Normalcy | Political Prisoners & Judicial Harassment | Negotiations | Military Capacity | What Next | Ep 302 - January 14, 2024 [EP302]
Posted on Monday, Jan 15, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, Genocide, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Human Rights, Iran, NATO, India | Series: wir
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Topics:
- âForced Illusion of Normalcyâ
- Political Prisoners and Judicial Harassment
- Negotiations and âPeace Treatyâ
- Armeniaâs Military Capacity
- What Need to be Done?
- Thoughts from the Participants
Episode 302 | Recorded: January 14, 2024
Karen Vrtanesyan - Illusion of Normalcy | Political Prisoners & Judicial Harassment | Negotiations | Military Capacity | What Next | Ep 302 - January 14, 2024 [EP302]
Posted on Monday, Jan 15, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, Genocide, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Human Rights, Iran, NATO, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- âForced Illusion of Normalcyâ
- Political Prisoners and Judicial Harassment
- Negotiations and âPeace Treatyâ
- Armeniaâs Military Capacity
- What Need to be Done?
- Thoughts from the Participants
Episode 302 | Recorded: January 14, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Crossroads of Peace | Iran | Russia | French Weapons | Artsakh | Ep 301 - January 7, 2023 [EP301]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 9, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, European Union, Russia, Iran, Turkey, China, Middle East, NATO, Ukraine | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Public TV Cancels Catholicos New Yearâs Address
- Governor Hunting Season
- âZangezur corridorâ redux; âPeace treatyâ
- Thoughts from the Participants
- Podcasts, labels, and language of division
Episode 301 | Recorded: January 8, 2023
Tevan Poghosyan - Crossroads of Peace | Iran | Russia | French Weapons | Artsakh | Ep 301 - January 7, 2023 [EP301]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 9, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, European Union, Russia, Iran, Turkey, China, Middle East, NATO, UkraineGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Public TV Cancels Catholicos New Yearâs Address
- Governor Hunting Season
- âZangezur corridorâ redux; âPeace treatyâ
- Thoughts from the Participants
- Podcasts, labels, and language of division
Episode 301 | Recorded: January 8, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - Shahramanyan Annuls Artsakh Dissolution | Insecurity without Borders | Pashinyan in St. Petersburgh | Year-end Predictions | Ep 300, Dec 31, 2023 [EP300]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Ukraine, European Union, NATO, Turkey, Economy, Geopolitics, Israel, India | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Artsakh President Annuls Dissolution of Republic
- Insecurity without Borders
- Pashinyan in St. Petersburg
- Year-end 2023 Predictions Review
- Predictions for 2024
Episode 300 | Recorded: December 31, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - Shahramanyan Annuls Artsakh Dissolution | Insecurity without Borders | Pashinyan in St. Petersburgh | Year-end Predictions | Ep 300, Dec 31, 2023 [EP300]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Ukraine, European Union, NATO, Turkey, Economy, Geopolitics, Israel, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Artsakh President Annuls Dissolution of Republic
- Insecurity without Borders
- Pashinyan in St. Petersburg
- Year-end 2023 Predictions Review
- Predictions for 2024
Episode 300 | Recorded: December 31, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - Negotiations | Point Zero | Western Interests | Israel Gaza Conflict | Ep 299 - Dec 17, 2023 [EP299]
Posted on Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, European Union, Ukraine, Economy, China, Lebanon, Middle East, NATO, Syria | Series: wir
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- Negotiations
- Strategy, Prisoner Exchange, âPoint Zeroâ
- The Westâs Interests
- Israel-Gaza Conflict
Episode 299 | Recorded: December 18, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - Negotiations | Point Zero | Western Interests | Israel Gaza Conflict | Ep 299 - Dec 17, 2023 [EP299]
Posted on Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, European Union, Ukraine, Economy, China, Lebanon, Middle East, NATO, SyriaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Negotiations
- Strategy, Prisoner Exchange, âPoint Zeroâ
- The Westâs Interests
- Israel-Gaza Conflict
Episode 299 | Recorded: December 18, 2023
Aghasi Yenokian - Ruling Party Power Grabs | Early Elections | Judiciary Concerns | Ալտերնատիվ պատմություն Հայոց | Ep 298, Dec. 14, 2023 [EP298]
Posted on Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, NATO | Series: cog
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Topics:
- Ruling Party Power Grabs
- Why is Civil Contract so Adamant on Total Municipal Control
- Political Prisoners
- Early/Snap Elections?
- Armeniaâs Controlled Judiciary
- About Yenokianâs new book: Ô±Õ¬Õ¿Õ¥ÖÕ¶Õ¡Õ¿Õ«Õ¾ ÕºÕ¡Õ¿Õ´Õ¸ÖÕ©ÕµÕ¸ÖÕ¶ ÕÕ¡ÕµÕ¸Ö
Episode 298 | Recorded: December 13, 2023
Aghasi Yenokian - Ruling Party Power Grabs | Early Elections | Judiciary Concerns | Ալտերնատիվ պատմություն Հայոց | Ep 298, Dec. 14, 2023 [EP298]
Posted on Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, NATOGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Ruling Party Power Grabs
- Why is Civil Contract so Adamant on Total Municipal Control
- Political Prisoners
- Early/Snap Elections?
- Armeniaâs Controlled Judiciary
- About Yenokianâs new book: Ô±Õ¬Õ¿Õ¥ÖÕ¶Õ¡Õ¿Õ«Õ¾ ÕºÕ¡Õ¿Õ´Õ¸ÖÕ©ÕµÕ¸ÖÕ¶ ÕÕ¡ÕµÕ¸Ö
Episode 298 | Recorded: December 13, 2023
Sergei Melkonian - 'No Peace' Negotiations | Aliyev Snap Elections | Russia Armenia Relations | Ukraine War | Ep 297, Dec 10, 2023 [EP297]
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Ukraine, Turkey, European Union, Iran, Economy, India, Georgia, Human Rights, China, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East | Series: wir
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Topics:
- âNo Peaceâ Treaty Negotiations
- Turkish-Azeri goal: Demilitarized Armenia (aka Batumi Treaty 2.0)
- Humiliating Swap of Azeri Criminals for Armenian Hostages
- Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections
- Russia-Armenian Relations
- Russia-Ukraine War
Episode 297 | Recorded: December 10, 2023
Sergei Melkonian - 'No Peace' Negotiations | Aliyev Snap Elections | Russia Armenia Relations | Ukraine War | Ep 297, Dec 10, 2023 [EP297]
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Ukraine, Turkey, European Union, Iran, Economy, India, Georgia, Human Rights, China, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle EastGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- âNo Peaceâ Treaty Negotiations
- Turkish-Azeri goal: Demilitarized Armenia (aka Batumi Treaty 2.0)
- Humiliating Swap of Azeri Criminals for Armenian Hostages
- Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections
- Russia-Armenian Relations
- Russia-Ukraine War
Episode 297 | Recorded: December 10, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - Status of Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations | Armenian Diplomacy in the West | Relations with Russia | Ep 296, Dec 3, 2023 [EP296]
Posted on Monday, Dec 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, USA, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Georgia, NATO, China, Israel, Ukraine, Geopolitics, Genocide, India, Middle East, Economy | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Armenian Diplomacy in the West
- Relations with Russia
Episode 296 | Recorded: December 3, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - Status of Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations | Armenian Diplomacy in the West | Relations with Russia | Ep 296, Dec 3, 2023 [EP296]
Posted on Monday, Dec 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, USA, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Georgia, NATO, China, Israel, Ukraine, Geopolitics, Genocide, India, Middle East, EconomyGroong Links:
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- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Armenian Diplomacy in the West
- Relations with Russia
Episode 296 | Recorded: December 3, 2023
Hrant Mikaelian - Armenian Foreign Policy Vectors | MPG Poll Results | Economy and 2024 Budget | Ep 295 - Nov 12, 2023 [EP295]
Posted on Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Economy, Israel, Ukraine, Georgia, China, India, NATO | Series: wir
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- Armenian Foreign Policy Vectors
- Latest MPG Poll Result Analysis
- Armenian Economy and 2024 Budget
Episode 295 | Recorded: Nov 15, 2023
Hrant Mikaelian - Armenian Foreign Policy Vectors | MPG Poll Results | Economy and 2024 Budget | Ep 295 - Nov 12, 2023 [EP295]
Posted on Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Economy, Israel, Ukraine, Georgia, China, India, NATOGroong Links:
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- Armenian Foreign Policy Vectors
- Latest MPG Poll Result Analysis
- Armenian Economy and 2024 Budget
Episode 295 | Recorded: Nov 15, 2023
Aram Orbelyan - The Confused Status of Artskah Refugees in Armenia and Consequences| Ep 294 - Nov 14, 2023 [EP294]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, NATO, Russia, Turkey | Series: cog
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- What are the different status options?
- Armenian Passport and Citizenship
- What is Authority Code 070, how is it being treated?
- What Hurdles are Artsakhtsis facing in Armenia and Why?
- What is the Armenian Governmentâs Posture on all this?
- Aliyevâs Deadline and What Armenian Should do about it
- Does the Rome Statute Help?
Episode 294 | Recorded: November 13, 2023
Aram Orbelyan - The Confused Status of Artskah Refugees in Armenia and Consequences| Ep 294 - Nov 14, 2023 [EP294]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, NATO, Russia, TurkeyGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- What are the different status options?
- Armenian Passport and Citizenship
- What is Authority Code 070, how is it being treated?
- What Hurdles are Artsakhtsis facing in Armenia and Why?
- What is the Armenian Governmentâs Posture on all this?
- Aliyevâs Deadline and What Armenian Should do about it
- Does the Rome Statute Help?
Episode 294 | Recorded: November 13, 2023
Aram Orbelyan - The 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration | Ep 293 - Nov 14, 2023 [EP293]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Genocide, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, China, Human Rights, Iran | Series: cog
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- What is the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration?
- What is the CIS Based on?
- About Borders, Treaties, and Declarations
- Armeniaâs explicit reservation affecting Artsakh in the Treaty
- Why would Pashinyan ignore the Reservations?
- Territorial Integrity and Use of Force
- What Autonomy was LTP Envisioning?
- Where does 2023 Leave the Cause of Artsakh?
- How should Armenia Pursue it on the International Scene?
Episode 293 | Recorded: November 13, 2023
Aram Orbelyan - The 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration | Ep 293 - Nov 14, 2023 [EP293]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Genocide, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, China, Human Rights, IranGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- What is the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration?
- What is the CIS Based on?
- About Borders, Treaties, and Declarations
- Armeniaâs explicit reservation affecting Artsakh in the Treaty
- Why would Pashinyan ignore the Reservations?
- Territorial Integrity and Use of Force
- What Autonomy was LTP Envisioning?
- Where does 2023 Leave the Cause of Artsakh?
- How should Armenia Pursue it on the International Scene?
Episode 293 | Recorded: November 13, 2023
Setrag Balian & Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Patriarchate and Armenian Quarters under Threat by Israeli Investors and Armed Settlers | Ep. 292 - Nov 9, 2023 [EP292]
Posted on Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 | Category: Diaspora, Israel, Jerusalem, Middle East, Armenia | Series: cog
Setrag Balian & Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Patriarchate and Armenian Quarters under Threat by Israeli Investors and Armed Settlers
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- Violent Events following Patriarch’s Letter of Cancellation of Lease Agreement on November 1
- Further Issues on November 9
- Are the Lease Agreement and its Cancellation Legal?
- What do Israeli Settlers have to do with the Lease Deal?
- What Next?
Episode 292 | Recorded on Wednesday, November 9 2023
Setrag Balian & Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Patriarchate and Armenian Quarters under Threat by Israeli Investors and Armed Settlers | Ep. 292 - Nov 9, 2023 [EP292]
Posted on Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 | Category: Diaspora, Israel, Jerusalem, Middle East, ArmeniaSetrag Balian & Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Patriarchate and Armenian Quarters under Threat by Israeli Investors and Armed Settlers
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Guest:
Topics:
- Violent Events following Patriarch’s Letter of Cancellation of Lease Agreement on November 1
- Further Issues on November 9
- Are the Lease Agreement and its Cancellation Legal?
- What do Israeli Settlers have to do with the Lease Deal?
- What Next?
Episode 292 | Recorded on Wednesday, November 9 2023
Tevan Poghosyan - Crossroads of Peace | Iran | Russia | French Weapons | Artsakh | Ep 291 - October 29, 2023 [EP291]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey, India, China, Economy, NATO, Ukraine, Genocide | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Crossroads of Peace
- 3+3=5 in Tehran
- Relations with Russia
- Defense Deal with France
- Artsakh Status
Episode 291 | Recorded: October 31, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Crossroads of Peace
- 3+3=5 in Tehran
- Relations with Russia
- Defense Deal with France
- Artsakh Status
Episode 291 | Recorded: October 31, 2023
Levon Zourabian - Armenian National Congress | Democracy and Armenia | Negotiations with Azerbaijan | Artsakh | Global Conflicts | Ep 290 - Oct 29, 2023 [EP290]
Posted on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Video, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Genocide, Ukraine, Iran, European Union, NATO, Economy, Turkey, China, Georgia | Series: cog, video
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Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian National Congress (ANC)
- Democracy and Armenia
- Azerbaijan-Armenia Negotiations
- Artsakh
- Global Conflicts - Israel, Ukraine
Episode 290 | Recorded: October 27, 2023
Levon Zourabian - Armenian National Congress | Democracy and Armenia | Negotiations with Azerbaijan | Artsakh | Global Conflicts | Ep 290 - Oct 29, 2023 [EP290]
Posted on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Video, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Genocide, Ukraine, Iran, European Union, NATO, Economy, Turkey, China, GeorgiaGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian National Congress (ANC)
- Democracy and Armenia
- Azerbaijan-Armenia Negotiations
- Artsakh
- Global Conflicts - Israel, Ukraine
Episode 290 | Recorded: October 27, 2023
Aghasi Yenokyan - Armenian News & Media | Azatutyun | Fake News | Press Freedom | Armenia | Artsakh | Global Conflicts | Ep 289 - Oct 28, 2023 [EP289]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey, Economy, China, Georgia, India | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian News & Media Space
- RFE/RL Azatutyun in the Armenian Media Space
- Fake News
- Freedom of Press
- Politics and Geopolitics of Armenia
- Artsakh
- Global Conflicts - Israel, Ukraine
Episode 289 | Recorded: October 26, 2023
Aghasi Yenokyan - Armenian News & Media | Azatutyun | Fake News | Press Freedom | Armenia | Artsakh | Global Conflicts | Ep 289 - Oct 28, 2023 [EP289]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey, Economy, China, Georgia, IndiaGuest:
Topics:
- Armenian News & Media Space
- RFE/RL Azatutyun in the Armenian Media Space
- Fake News
- Freedom of Press
- Politics and Geopolitics of Armenia
- Artsakh
- Global Conflicts - Israel, Ukraine
Episode 289 | Recorded: October 26, 2023
Yeghia Tashjian - Aftermath of the Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh | Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Ripples | Ep. 288 - Oct 22, 2023 [EP288]
Posted on Sunday, Oct 22, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, China, India, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Lebanon, Georgia, Syria, Ukraine, Genocide, European Union | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Aftermath of the Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh
- Shahramanyan meets Protesters
- âRights & Securityâ
- Government-in-Exile
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Ripple Effects to the South Caucasus
- Effects in the Middle East
- Lebanon & the Armenian Community
Episode 288 | Recorded: October 22, 2023
Yeghia Tashjian - Aftermath of the Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh | Israeli-Palestinian Crisis & Ripples | Ep. 288 - Oct 22, 2023 [EP288]
Posted on Sunday, Oct 22, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, China, India, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Lebanon, Georgia, Syria, Ukraine, Genocide, European UnionGuest:
Topics:
- Aftermath of the Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh
- Shahramanyan meets Protesters
- âRights & Securityâ
- Government-in-Exile
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Ripple Effects to the South Caucasus
- Effects in the Middle East
- Lebanon & the Armenian Community
Episode 288 | Recorded: October 22, 2023
Ehsan Movahedian - Iran in the New World Order | Relations with the Middle East, Armenia, Azerbaijan and more | Ep 287 - Oct 21, 2023 [EP287]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, India, Georgia, Economy, China, Syria, NATO, Lebanon, European Union, Ukraine | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- Iran in an Evolving World Order
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Armenian-Iranian Relations
- Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations
- Vision for a Better Future
Episode 287 | Recorded: October 20, 2023
Ehsan Movahedian - Iran in the New World Order | Relations with the Middle East, Armenia, Azerbaijan and more | Ep 287 - Oct 21, 2023 [EP287]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, India, Georgia, Economy, China, Syria, NATO, Lebanon, European Union, UkraineGuest:
Topics:
- Iran in an Evolving World Order
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Armenian-Iranian Relations
- Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations
- Vision for a Better Future
Episode 287 | Recorded: October 20, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - At the Brink of a New War? | Armenia Russia Relations | Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs Moscow | Yerevan Mayor | Ep 286, Oct 15, 2023 [EP286]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, NATO, Ukraine | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- At the Brink of a New War?
- Relations with Russia
- Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs. Moscow
- Update on Yerevan Mayor
Episode 286 | Recorded: October 17, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - At the Brink of a New War? | Armenia Russia Relations | Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs Moscow | Yerevan Mayor | Ep 286, Oct 15, 2023 [EP286]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, NATO, UkraineGuest:
Topics:
- At the Brink of a New War?
- Relations with Russia
- Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs. Moscow
- Update on Yerevan Mayor
Episode 286 | Recorded: October 17, 2023