Clips

Short, shareable highlights pulled from full Groong episodes.

Why Western NGOs Aren't Real Civil Society in the South Caucasus Ep 570
Archil Sikharulidze argues that civil society organizations in Georgia, Armenia, and Russia are not independent movements but foreign-funded instruments operating under Western control.
Armenian Genocide Recognition Is Just the Beginning Ep 569
What comes after Congress recognizes the Armenian Genocide? Barsamian outlines the next priorities: education, reparations, and the role of Armenia itself.
Complementarity vs. Exclusivity: Armenia's Dangerous Western Pivot Ep 569
Barsamian weighs Armenia's foreign policy pivot to the West against the persistent threat from unrepentant neighbors: can true security come without Turkey's acknowledgment and commitment?
Do What You Do Well: Diaspora Activism Beyond Politics Ep 569
Instead of fighting over politics, diasporans should focus on practical contributions: tech, environment, education, economy. Barsamian on what diaspora activists can actually accomplish.
Israel's Suspended Genocide Recognition and What It Means Ep 569
Why Israel's suspension of Armenian Genocide recognition matters far beyond diplomacy. Barsamian explains the stakes of moral clarity on genocide.
Security for Armenia Is a Form of Genocide Justice Ep 569
Barsamian argues that true reparations for the Armenian Genocide means ensuring Armenia's security and military strength, not just symbolic recognition.
Why the Armenian Church Needs Renewal, Not Political Conflict Ep 569
Barsamian calls for the Armenian Church to hold a national assembly and take control of its own future, moving beyond political conflict with the government.
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan: 344 Days in Pretrial Detention for Peaceful Protest Ep 568
After 344 days in pretrial detention on terrorism charges for leading a peaceful protest walk in 2024, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan was released to house arrest. The release came weeks after UN criticism of Armenia's human rights violations.
Armenia's Political Summer: Why the Opposition Is Waiting Ep 568
Hovik and Asbed debate the Armenian opposition's summer inaction strategy, asking whether waiting for a political trigger is wise or whether missed labor protest momentum squanders real opportunities.