Mikael Zolyan
Mikael Zolyan is a member of the National Assembly of Armenia. He holds a Ph.D. in history from Yerevan State University, and has taught at the Yerevan State University of Linguistics and Social Sciences. His research focuses on issues of nationalism, conflict, and democratization. He is a member of the standing committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly.
Key Topics
- 2026 Parliamentary Elections— The June 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections, the parties competing, campaign dynamics, electoral integrity concerns, and the stakes for Armenian democracy.
- Armenian News— Groong's weekly round-up of the latest news from Armenia, Artsakh, and the Armenian diaspora, covering politics, society, and international affairs.
- Armenian Politics— Armenia's domestic political landscape, including the government, opposition parties, civil society movements, and democratic governance debates.
- Nagorno Karabakh & Artsakh— The conflict over Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), from Soviet-era roots through the 2020 44-Day War and Azerbaijan's 2023 offensive that ended Armenian presence there.