Last updated: May 29, 2026
Ararat Mirzoyan has served as Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2021. He is one of the central figures in Armenia’s post-war diplomacy, leading the country’s negotiations with Azerbaijan on a peace treaty, managing the reorientation of Armenian foreign policy toward the European Union and the United States, and representing Armenia in international forums on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
Groong episodes covering Mirzoyan examine his diplomatic positions on the peace process, his statements on the Zangezur Corridor and TRIPP, Armenia’s relationship with Russia and the CSTO, and the EU-mediated talks with Azerbaijan. He is a senior Civil Contract figure whose public statements on foreign policy are closely tracked by both supporters and critics of the Pashinyan government’s approach to the peace negotiations.
Episode 408 | Recorded: January 29, 2025
Episode 371 | Recorded: September 30, 2024
Episode 371 | Recorded: September 30, 2024
Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024
Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024
Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2024
Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2024
The dialogue at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum illuminates a critical facet of EU’s geopolitical calculus: when they speak of “The West” in the context of the South Caucasus, they implicitly refer to Turkey. We dissect Armenia’s diplomatic challenges, laying bare the stark realities of power dynamics in the region. Against the backdrop of Turkey’s strategic significance, the debate underscores the profound implications of EU’s reliance on Ankara to assert its dominance and open communication channels in the region. We shed light on the urgent need for Armenia to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape where alliances and allegiances are constantly shifting.
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024