ANN/Groong — The English-Language Armenian Podcast
Armenian News Network/Groong is a volunteer-driven Armenian podcast and digital news extension offering objective, English-language coverage of Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), the Armenian diaspora, politics, culture, and regional affairs.
Find our social media and listening links at linktr.ee/groong .
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Dziunik Aghajanian – US Midterms and Armenia’s Constitutional Standoff | Ep 600, Nov 7, 2026 [EP600]
Posted on Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics | Series: cog, video
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- US Midterms and Iran War Risks
- Congressional Influence on TRIPP
- Iran’s Red Lines and Armenia’s Choices
- Constitutional Referendum and Voter Residency Restrictions
- Opposition Consolidation and Joint Action
- Political Pressure and Coalition Durability
Episode 600 | Recorded: November 6, 2026
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Guest:
Topics:
- Israel’s end goal
- Likelihood of land invasion
- Will Iran and US intervene
- Popular support for Hezbollah
- Armenian community
Episode 369 | Recorded: September 24, 2024
Arthur G Martirosyan - Armenian Independence Day, Strategic Partnerships, Talks with Azerbaijan | Ep 368 - Sep 22, 2024 [EP368]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, USA, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, NATO, Ukraine, Israel, China, European Union, Iran, Economy, Human Rights, Middle East | Series: wir
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian Day of Independence: Sep. 21
- âStrategic Partnershipsâ
- Armenian Azerbaijani Talks
Episode 368 | Recorded: September 23, 2024
Pascal Lottaz - Neutrality Studies, Armenia and the Incoming Multipolar World | Ep 367 - Sep 23, 2024 [EP367]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, World Order, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, BRICS, European Union, China, Genocide, NATO, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, India | Series: cog, video
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- What is Neutrality Studies?
- Rise of the Multi-Polar World
Episode 367 | Recorded: September 18, 2024
Arthur Khachatryan - Politics and Economy in Armenia, Fall 2024 | Ep 366 - Sep 21, 2024 [EP366]
Posted on Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, European Union, Israel, Genocide, Ukraine | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- The Governmentâs Track Record
- The State of the Economy
- âPivot to the Westâ
- Elections in Georgia
Episode 366 | Recorded: September 18, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - September 12-13 Anniv, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, More USAID, Georgian Parliamentary Elections | Ep 365 - Sep 15, 2024 [EP365]
Posted on Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Turkey, Georgia, Iran, NATO, Ukraine, China, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, India | Series: wir
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- September 12-13 Anniversary
- Between Blinken and a Hard Place
- More USAID for Armenia
- Georgian Parliamentary Elections
Episode 365 | Recorded: Sep. 17, 2024
Giro Manoyan - The ARF in Armenia’s Politics | Ep 364 - Sep 16, 2024 [EP364]
Posted on Monday, Sep 16, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Economy, Diaspora, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Genocide, Georgia | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Role of the Opposition
- Relations with the Tavush Movement
- Relations with the Diaspora
Episode 364 | Recorded: September 13, 2024
David Darchiashvili - Georgian Elections in October 2024| Ep 363 - Sep 14, 2024 [EP363]
Posted on Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Elections, Azerbaijan, Russia, USA, Human Rights, Armenian Church, European Union, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Economy, NATO, China | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Election and Politics, and The Geopolitical Context
- Who are the Major External Influencers in Georgiaâs Politics?
- Why is the EU hell bent against the Law on âForeign Agentsâ?
- Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Russia Relations
Episode 363 | Recorded: September 11, 2024
Groong Links:
Guest:
- Mr. Vardan Aramyan - Fmr. Minister of Finance, Republic of Armenia
Topics:
- Inflation
- Monetary Policy
- Economic Performance
- Remittances
- National Debt
- Economic Outlook
- References
Episode 362 | Recorded: Septemberr 11, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran Shuts Down Talk of Zangezur Corridor, Regional Trade Routes, Accountability and the Foreign Intelligence Service, Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections | Ep 361 - Sep 8, 2024 [EP361]
Posted on Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Geopolitics, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Genocide, China, Economy, Israel, Middle East | Series: wir
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Iran Shuts Down Talk of âZangezur Corridorâ
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Iran Armenia Trade / BRICS
- Foreign Intelligence Service
- Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections
Episode 361 | Recorded: September 11, 2024