Antony Blinken
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Antony Blinken served as US Secretary of State from January 2021 to January 2025. During his tenure, the State Department became an active mediator in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations , working in parallel with the EU-led Brussels process to encourage a settlement. His meetings with Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers and his public statements on the conflict were closely followed by Groong.
Episodes covering Blinken examine US diplomatic engagement in the South Caucasus , American positions on the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive against Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) and the ethnic cleansing of its Armenian population, US sanctions policy toward Azerbaijan, and the broader question of how much leverage Washington was willing to apply on Baku. With 50,000 monthly searches, Blinken remains a frequently searched figure, though his departure from office in January 2025 means that volume is likely to decline over time.
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35th Anniversary of the Sumgait Pogroms | Russia Warns the EU and Armenia | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue | Ep 232 - Feb 26, 2023 [EP232]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, China, NATO, Syria, Genocide, Georgia | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- 35th Anniversary of the Sumgait Pogroms
- Turkey after the Earthquake
- One Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine
- Azerbaijan-Armenian Negotiations Continue
- Personal topics
Episode 232 | Recorded: February 28, 2023
35th Anniversary of the Sumgait Pogroms | Russia Warns the EU and Armenia | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue | Ep 232 - Feb 26, 2023 [EP232]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, China, NATO, Syria, Genocide, GeorgiaGuest:
Topics:
- 35th Anniversary of the Sumgait Pogroms
- Turkey after the Earthquake
- One Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine
- Azerbaijan-Armenian Negotiations Continue
- Personal topics
Episode 232 | Recorded: February 28, 2023
Anna Abrahamian: Munich Security Conference | Artsakh [EP230]
Posted on Friday, Feb 24, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, China, Russia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, NATO, Turkey, Genocide, Iran, Israel, Economy, Syria, European Union, Georgia, Middle East | Series: cog, video
Today weâre going to talk with Anna Abrahamian about two or three topics.
- The Munich Security Conference 2023.
- Weâll touch on Russian president Putinâs state of the federation address.
- The latest political developments in Artsakh.
Guest:
- Anna Abrahamian , a geopolitical analyst who splits her time between Moscow and Athens. Having obtained training in international law, Anna has worked in such noteworthy institutions as the Defense Analyses Institute in Athens as well as the Crisis Group in Brussels. Today, Anna provides her analysis on geopolitics and Armenian politics to her
Anna Abrahamian: Munich Security Conference | Artsakh [EP230]
Posted on Friday, Feb 24, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, China, Russia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, NATO, Turkey, Genocide, Iran, Israel, Economy, Syria, European Union, Georgia, Middle EastToday weâre going to talk with Anna Abrahamian about two or three topics.
- The Munich Security Conference 2023.
- Weâll touch on Russian president Putinâs state of the federation address.
- The latest political developments in Artsakh.
Guest:
- Anna Abrahamian , a geopolitical analyst who splits her time between Moscow and Athens. Having obtained training in international law, Anna has worked in such noteworthy institutions as the Defense Analyses Institute in Athens as well as the Crisis Group in Brussels. Today, Anna provides her analysis on geopolitics and Armenian politics to her
Suren Sargsyan: Artsakh Under Blockade - Day 72 [EP228]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 | Category: Artsakh, Politics, Geopolitics, Russia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, 168am, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Armenia, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Middle East | Series: cog, video
Guests:
- Suren Sargsyan , founder and a President at the Armenian Center for American Studies, a research center based in Yerevan.
“Pashinyanâs participation in Munich Security Conference didnât give anything to Armenia” - Suren Sargsyan
Topic:
Today is day 72 of the total blockade of Artsakh. For 72 days, the 120K citizens of Artsakh have not had the ability to enter or exit their country. They are deprived of the ability to visit Armenia or to receive guests from Armenia. With very limited supplies, they are forced to ration food with the help of food stamps in order to
Read MoreSuren Sargsyan: Artsakh Under Blockade - Day 72 [EP228]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 | Category: Artsakh, Politics, Geopolitics, Russia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, 168am, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Armenia, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Israel, Middle EastGuests:
- Suren Sargsyan , founder and a President at the Armenian Center for American Studies, a research center based in Yerevan.
“Pashinyanâs participation in Munich Security Conference didnât give anything to Armenia” - Suren Sargsyan
Topic:
Today is day 72 of the total blockade of Artsakh. For 72 days, the 120K citizens of Artsakh have not had the ability to enter or exit their country. They are deprived of the ability to visit Armenia or to receive guests from Armenia. With very limited supplies, they are forced to ration food with the help of food stamps in order to
Read More35th Anniversary of the Karabakh Movement | Russia Warns the EU and Armenia | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue | Ep 226 - Feb 19, 2023 [EP226]
Posted on Monday, Feb 20, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Iran, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Geopolitics, Turkey | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- 35th Anniversary of the Karabakh Movement
- Russia Warns the EU and Armenia
- Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue
- Personal topics
Episode 226 | Recorded: February 19, 2023
35th Anniversary of the Karabakh Movement | Russia Warns the EU and Armenia | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue | Ep 226 - Feb 19, 2023 [EP226]
Posted on Monday, Feb 20, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Iran, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Geopolitics, TurkeyGuest:
Topics:
- 35th Anniversary of the Karabakh Movement
- Russia Warns the EU and Armenia
- Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue
- Personal topics
Episode 226 | Recorded: February 19, 2023
Border Delimitations | FMs in DC | Azerbaijan Iran Acrimony | Ruben Vardanyan Artsakh State Minister [EP175]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Georgia, Middle East, Ukraine | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Latest “Peace” Developments
- Border Delimitation Discussions in Brussels
- Meeting of the Foreign Ministers in DC
- Bellicose Statements Between Azerbaijan and Iran
- Ruben Vardanyan Takes Over as State Minister of Artsakh
Episode 175 | Recorded: November 8, 2022