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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Philippe Raffi Kalfayan - IODA's Second Mission and Armenia's Dire Election Climate | Ep 554, Jun 4, 2026 [EP554]
Posted on Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- Arrests of government critics
- State pressure on voters
- Public resources used for campaigns
- Selective prosecution before elections
- Election legitimacy under serious doubt
Episode 554 | Recorded: June 3, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #Election2026 #IODA #OSCE #ODIHR #Geopolitics #Democracy
Read MoreEhsan Movahedian - Iran in the New World Order | Relations with the Middle East, Armenia, Azerbaijan and more | Ep 287 - Oct 21, 2023 [EP287]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, India, Georgia | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- Iran in an Evolving World Order
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Armenian-Iranian Relations
- Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations
- Vision for a Better Future
Episode 287 | Recorded: October 20, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - At the Brink of a New War? | Armenia Russia Relations | Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs Moscow | Yerevan Mayor | Ep 286, Oct 15, 2023 [EP286]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Russia, Iran | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- At the Brink of a New War?
- Relations with Russia
- Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs. Moscow
- Update on Yerevan Mayor
Episode 286 | Recorded: October 17, 2023
Aram Orbelyan - Genocide & Consequences | Refugees | Legal Status | Artsakh Government in Exile | Ep 285 - Oct 13, 2023 [EP285]
Posted on Friday, Oct 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Genocide, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- Genocide & Consequences
- Legal Status of Former Artsakh Leadership
- Artsakh Government in Exile
Episode 285 | Recorded: October 11, 2023
Sergei Melkonian - Israel-Palestine | Future of Artsakhtsis | Armenia Azerbaijani Negotiations | Ep 284, Oct 8, 2023 [EP284]
Posted on Monday, Oct 9, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Israel, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Middle East, Syria | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Flares Up
- The Future of Artsakh and Artsakhtsis
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
Episode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - Is the Armenian Azerbaijani Conflict Over? | Ep 283, Oct 5, 2023 [EP283]
Posted on Thursday, Oct 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Turkey, Ukraine | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- Outstanding Causes of the Conflict
- Why did Aliyev Bail out of Granada?
- Could Azerbaijan Attack Armenia?
- How Might Events Unfold?
Episode 283 | Recorded: October 5, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - The Game of Alternatives | Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively | Ep 282, Oct 3, 2023 [EP282]
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- The Game of Alternatives
- How does it apply to Negotiations?
- Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?
Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - Artsakh Surrenders, Armenia Watches | What 'Peace Treaty' in Granada? | Arrested Artsakh Leaders Held Hostage [EP281]
Posted on Monday, Oct 2, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Genocide, USA | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Artsakh Surrenders, Armenia Watches
- What “Peace Treaty” in Granada?
- Arrested Artsakh Leaders Held Hostage
Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023
Hrant Mikaelian - Azerbaijan Attacks Artsakh - Genocide in Progress | Ep 280 - Sep 24, 2023 [EP280]
Posted on Monday, Sep 25, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Iran | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Azerbaijan Attacks Artsakh
- Genocide in Progress
Episode 280 | Recorded: Sep 25, 2023
Dziunik Aghajanian: UN Security Council | Artsakh | Yerevan Elections | Ep 279 - Sep 13, 2023 [EP279]
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Relations, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: cog, video
Topics:
- Armenia’s Diplomacy at the UN
- Artsakh Elections / Blockade
- Yerevan Elections