A deep dive with Dr. Trita Parsi on whether Israel will strike Iran again, why June’s war left “unfinished business,” how much Israel depends on the United States, what Iran’s rapid-response playbook looks like after June, and how a wider fight could spill into the South Caucasus and affect Armenia. Recorded Oct 30, 2025.
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- Euronest session takeaways
- Aliyevâs transit move and TRIPP
- Gyumri mayor arrest fallout
- Pashinyanâs push to control the Church
Episode 481 | Recorded: October 29, 2025
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- Research journey, archives Moscow and Yerevan
- Mikoyanâs vision of confederation for the USSR
- Artsakhâs status within Soviet constraints
- De-Stalinization and Armeniaâs cultural thaw
- Mikoyanâs stance toward the Armenian Church
Episode 480 | Recorded on October 18, 2025
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- Ukraine War, Trump - Putin Upcoming Summit
- Israel-Gaza âCease Fireâ
- Armenian Government Repressions Accelerate
Episode 479 | Recorded: October 20, 2025
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- Aliyev pushes âZangezur Corridorâ at OTS
- Pashinyan pitches âTrump Routeâ at CIS
- PutinâAliyev meeting eases tensions
- Armeniaâs opposition gears up for 2026
Episode 478 | Recorded: October 14, 2025