Clips

Short, shareable highlights pulled from full Groong episodes.

Can Armenia Avoid Choosing Sides Between Russia and the West? Ep 583
Suren Sargsyan argues that Armenia's best survival strategy is to avoid picking sides in the Russia-West rivalry, despite mounting pressure from both sides.
TRIPP: Who Developed the Corridor Deal and Why Steve Witkoff Matters Ep 583
Suren Sargsyan traces the origins of TRIPP back decades and identifies Steve Witkoff as the key architect of the current U.S. initiative.
Trump Has No Exit Strategy in Iran War Ep 583
Suren Sargsyan argues the Trump administration lacks a clear exit strategy in its escalating war with Iran, creating deeper policy problems.
Why Putin and Pashinyan Both Avoid Deciding on Russian Military Base Ep 583
Suren Sargsyan analyzes why both Putin and Pashinyan publicly defer the decision on the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri, avoiding responsibility while maintaining the status quo.
Why Russia Might Outsource South Caucasus Control to Iran Ep 583
Suren Sargsyan explores whether Russia might cede South Caucasus dominance to Iran as a strategic partner, given Moscow's focus on Ukraine.
Armenian Trade with Azerbaijan: $20M Imports, $960 Exports, a One-Sided Illusion Ep 582
Armenia imports $18-20M in petroleum from Azerbaijan but exports only $960 worth of goods. Hovik reveals the fuel is actually Russian energy white-labeled through Baku, exposing the false 'peace' narrative.
No Criminal Charges for School Administrators Who Forced Students to Pashinyan Rallies Ep 582
School administrators forced underage students to attend Pashinyan campaign rallies during elections. The government declined to prosecute, issuing only administrative reprimands, a stark contrast to treatment of opposition figures.
Putin's Birthday Message to Kocharyan: A Subtle Rebuke to Pashinyan Ep 582
Putin congratulates imprisoned Robert Kocharyan on his birthday while ignoring Pashinyan's reelection. The hosts decode the geopolitical message behind this selective honor.
Russia-NATO Proxy War or the Early Days of World War III? Ep 582
Asbed asks why the Kremlin misjudged a war everyone knew would pit Russia against NATO, notes that China's backing keeps Russia in the fight, and relays that many analysts now see the early days of World War III.