Armenia-EAEU Relations
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Armenia joined the Eurasian Economic Union on January 1, 2015, alongside Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Before formal EAEU membership, Armenia was part of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) framework since independence in 1991, maintaining economic ties with Russia and other post-Soviet states through bilateral and regional agreements. The union provides Armenia with substantial and concrete economic benefits: preferential access to Russian and Central Asian markets, reduced tariffs on Armenian agricultural products and brandy exports, simplified customs procedures, and critical protection against the economic isolation imposed by Turkey’s blockade and Azerbaijan’s trade restrictions. Russia currently accounts for approximately 35–36% of Armenian exports (down from a peak of 40–45% in 2022–2023, when the Ukraine war rerouted supply chains and Western sanctions accelerated Russian circumvention trade through Armenia). This dependency makes EAEU membership vital to Armenia’s export economy, with 2024 exports to Russia valued at $3.14 billion. Beyond trade, millions of Armenian households depend on Russian remittances for survival. Over a decade of integration has built supply chains, regulatory frameworks, and trade relationships deeply embedded in Armenia’s economic structure. The Pashinyan government’s strategy is to extract maximum economic benefit from EAEU membership while positioning Armenia for eventual European Union integration, pursuing parallel negotiations with Turkey and the EU for future trade and security arrangements. However, Russia and other EAEU members view this dual-track approach as inherently contradictory and unsustainable, pressuring Armenia to choose between full EAEU commitment and a Western pivot. Armenia’s position—deriving substantial economic sustenance from EAEU while preparing for a future EU path—remains contested and increasingly challenged by Moscow and Minsk.
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process has exposed tensions between Armenia’s EAEU commitments and its broader geopolitical interests. Pashinyan’s pursuit of transit corridors through Armenian territory, particularly TRIPP (the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity), has created friction with EAEU partners over economic barriers and tariff protections that EAEU rules are designed to defend. Russia has raised concerns that corridor development through Armenia could undermine EAEU integration, while the United States and other Western powers have pressured Armenia to open its territory to international infrastructure projects. Armenia is caught between its EAEU obligations to maintain trade barriers and tariff frameworks with Russia and Kazakhstan, and its desire to position itself as a regional trade hub through new corridors and Western partnerships. The Eurasian Economic Union itself has provided no mechanism for Armenia to reconcile these contradictions or to pursue EU integration without creating friction with Moscow, a challenge that has become increasingly acute as Armenia attempts to hedge between Russian and Western partners.
Armenia remains heavily dependent on EAEU benefits for its economic survival, with Russia accounting for approximately 35–36% of Armenia’s exports (valued at $3.14 billion in 2024) and remittances from Russia sustaining millions of Armenian households. Yet the strategic problem is that Armenia is pursuing a Western pivot without having secured concrete economic substitutes for these EAEU-dependent revenue streams. Armenia’s economy contracted sharply after the loss of Artsakh in September 2023, which eliminated additional regional trade routes and market access. The EAEU framework has not expanded compensatory investment or preferential terms to offset these losses, while Russia has maintained baseline trade relationships without proposing new economic initiatives to strengthen the partnership. Simultaneously, the parallel economic partnerships Armenia is pursuing with India , France , and the European Union have not materialized into trade volumes or investment commitments comparable to EAEU benefits. This leaves Armenia in a precarious position: deriving essential economic sustenance from EAEU membership while preparing for an eventual Western shift, a dual strategy that Moscow views as unsustainable and that has yet to produce concrete Western economic gains to justify the risks of contradicting EAEU obligations.
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Hrant Mikaelian - Erdogan Cabinet | Azerbaijan Postpones Meeting | Economic Developments | MPG Poll on Pashinyan Rating [EP262]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Poll, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, European Union, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Georgia, Middle East | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Erdogan Reshuffles Cabinet, First Visit to Baku
- Latest Developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations, Baku Postpones
- Economic Developments, More Subsidies to IT Sector
- MPG Poll: Pashinyan’s Rating is Falling
Episode 252 | Recorded: June 12, 2023
Hrant Mikaelian - Erdogan Cabinet | Azerbaijan Postpones Meeting | Economic Developments | MPG Poll on Pashinyan Rating [EP262]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Poll, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, European Union, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Georgia, Middle EastGuest:
Topics:
- Erdogan Reshuffles Cabinet, First Visit to Baku
- Latest Developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations, Baku Postpones
- Economic Developments, More Subsidies to IT Sector
- MPG Poll: Pashinyan’s Rating is Falling
Episode 252 | Recorded: June 12, 2023
Sergei Melkonian - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue in Chisinau/Kishinev and Moscow | Pashinyan Attends Erdogan Inauguration | Israeli President in Azerbaijan | Ep 260 - June 4, 2023 [EP260]
Posted on Monday, Jun 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Turkey, Syria, China, Middle East, Ukraine, European Union, Georgia, Lebanon, NATO | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue
- You say Chisinau, I say Kishinev
- Deputy PMs Meet in Moscow
- Israeli President Visits Azerbaijan
- Pashinyan Attends Erdoganâs Inauguration
- Armenia-Russia Relations
Episode 260 | Recorded: June 5, 2023
Sergei Melkonian - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue in Chisinau/Kishinev and Moscow | Pashinyan Attends Erdogan Inauguration | Israeli President in Azerbaijan | Ep 260 - June 4, 2023 [EP260]
Posted on Monday, Jun 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Turkey, Syria, China, Middle East, Ukraine, European Union, Georgia, Lebanon, NATOGuest:
Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue
- You say Chisinau, I say Kishinev
- Deputy PMs Meet in Moscow
- Israeli President Visits Azerbaijan
- Pashinyan Attends Erdoganâs Inauguration
- Armenia-Russia Relations
Episode 260 | Recorded: June 5, 2023
Arthur Khachikyan - May 28 | Mother Armenia Movement | Aliyev Threatens, Pashinyan Concedes | Erdogan Reelected | Goodbye CSTO, Hello NATO? | Ep 257 - May 28, 2023 [EP257]
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenian Genocide, Turkey, NATO, Genocide, Ukraine, Georgia, Iran | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenia celebrates May 28
- A new political movement, Mother Armenia, was announced.
- Aliyev Threatens, Pashinyan Concedes
- Erdogan Reelected President in Turkey
- Goodbye CSTO, Hello NATO?
Episode 257 | Recorded: May 30, 2023
Arthur Khachikyan - May 28 | Mother Armenia Movement | Aliyev Threatens, Pashinyan Concedes | Erdogan Reelected | Goodbye CSTO, Hello NATO? | Ep 257 - May 28, 2023 [EP257]
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenian Genocide, Turkey, NATO, Genocide, Ukraine, Georgia, IranGuest:
Topics:
- Armenia celebrates May 28
- A new political movement, Mother Armenia, was announced.
- Aliyev Threatens, Pashinyan Concedes
- Erdogan Reelected President in Turkey
- Goodbye CSTO, Hello NATO?
Episode 257 | Recorded: May 30, 2023
Turkish Politics After the Earthquake | Artsakh Blockade Developments | Armenian Diplomacy | Egyptian President’s Visit to Armenia | Ep 234 - Mar 5, 2023 [EP234]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Ukraine, European Union, Iran, Genocide, NATO, Middle East, China, Economy, India, Israel | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Turkish Politics after the Earthquake
- Artsakh Blockade and Developments
- Armenian Diplomatic Developments
- Egyptian Presidentâs Visit to Armenia
Episode 234 | Recorded: March 5, 2023
Turkish Politics After the Earthquake | Artsakh Blockade Developments | Armenian Diplomacy | Egyptian President’s Visit to Armenia | Ep 234 - Mar 5, 2023 [EP234]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Ukraine, European Union, Iran, Genocide, NATO, Middle East, China, Economy, India, IsraelGuest:
Topics:
- Turkish Politics after the Earthquake
- Artsakh Blockade and Developments
- Armenian Diplomatic Developments
- Egyptian Presidentâs Visit to Armenia
Episode 234 | Recorded: March 5, 2023
Reflections on Artsakh Blockade | Is Russia Pressuring Armenia to join Union State | Bill to Control Internet during Martial Law | Highlights and Lowlights of 2022 | Predictions for 2023 [EP197]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Artsakh Blockade, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, European Union, Genocide, Israel, Economy, Georgia, Human Rights | Series: wir
Guest:
Topic:
- Hovikâs Reflections from the Artsakh Blockade Interviews
- Is Russia Pressuring Armenia to join a âUnion Stateâ?
- Government Bill to Control the Internet During Martial Law
- Highlights and Lowlights from Armenian News in 2022
- Predictions for 2023
Episode 197 | Recorded: January 3, 2023
Reflections on Artsakh Blockade | Is Russia Pressuring Armenia to join Union State | Bill to Control Internet during Martial Law | Highlights and Lowlights of 2022 | Predictions for 2023 [EP197]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Artsakh Blockade, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, European Union, Genocide, Israel, Economy, Georgia, Human RightsGuest:
Topic:
- Hovikâs Reflections from the Artsakh Blockade Interviews
- Is Russia Pressuring Armenia to join a âUnion Stateâ?
- Government Bill to Control the Internet During Martial Law
- Highlights and Lowlights from Armenian News in 2022
- Predictions for 2023
Episode 197 | Recorded: January 3, 2023
Monitors in Armenia | Russia-West Rivalry in South Caucasus | Armenia-Iran Relations | Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement | Lebanon Presidential Elections [EP171]
Posted on Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Diaspora, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, India, Lebanon, Turkey, Russia, Israel, Ukraine, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, NATO, China, Syria, Human Rights, Middle East, Georgia | Series: wir
Guests:
Topics:
- Monitors in Armenia
- Russia-West Rivalry in the South Caucasus
- Armenian-Iranian Relations
- Maritime Agreement between Israel and Lebanon
- State of Lebanonâs Presidential Election
Monitors in Armenia | Russia-West Rivalry in South Caucasus | Armenia-Iran Relations | Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement | Lebanon Presidential Elections [EP171]
Posted on Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Diaspora, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, India, Lebanon, Turkey, Russia, Israel, Ukraine, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, NATO, China, Syria, Human Rights, Middle East, GeorgiaGuests:
Topics:
- Monitors in Armenia
- Russia-West Rivalry in the South Caucasus
- Armenian-Iranian Relations
- Maritime Agreement between Israel and Lebanon
- State of Lebanonâs Presidential Election
2022 Census | Astana | Iran | Cyber Attack | Remembering TsOR Unit | Ep 169 - Oct 16, 2022 [EP169]
Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Human Rights, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Geopolitics, Israel, India | Series: wir
Guests:
Topics:
- Census in progress in Armenia
- Meetings in Astana
- Developments in Iran
- Armenian websites compromised
- Remembering the TsOR artillery unit
Episode 169 | Recorded: October 17, 2022
2022 Census | Astana | Iran | Cyber Attack | Remembering TsOR Unit | Ep 169 - Oct 16, 2022 [EP169]
Posted on Monday, Oct 17, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Human Rights, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Geopolitics, Israel, IndiaGuests:
Topics:
- Census in progress in Armenia
- Meetings in Astana
- Developments in Iran
- Armenian websites compromised
- Remembering the TsOR artillery unit
Episode 169 | Recorded: October 17, 2022
Armenian News: Negotiations | Opp Protests | Iran-Armenia Rels | CSTO Meet | Ep #139 - May 22, 2022 [EP139]
Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Georgia, Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, Israel, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, European Union, NATO, Human Rights | Series: wir
Guest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - May 22, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:05 âAgenda of Peaceâ Negotiations Continue
- 34:49 Iran-Armenia Relations
- 44:00 CSTO Leaders Meeting in Moscow
- 49:44 State of the Opposition Protests
- 59:51 Hovik’s Rant
Guests:
- Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan / TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 139 | Recorded: Monday, May 23, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220522.html #zartnirlao
Armenian News: Negotiations | Opp Protests | Iran-Armenia Rels | CSTO Meet | Ep #139 - May 22, 2022 [EP139]
Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Georgia, Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, Israel, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, European Union, NATO, Human RightsGuest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - May 22, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:05 âAgenda of Peaceâ Negotiations Continue
- 34:49 Iran-Armenia Relations
- 44:00 CSTO Leaders Meeting in Moscow
- 49:44 State of the Opposition Protests
- 59:51 Hovik’s Rant
Guests:
- Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan / TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 139 | Recorded: Monday, May 23, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220522.html #zartnirlao
Armenian News: Protests Growing | FM Mirzoyan in DC | Normalization ROUnd 3 | Ep #135 - May 8, 2022 [EP135]
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Armenian Genocide, Genocide, Georgia, Artsakh, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, Ukraine, European Union | Series: wir
Guest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - May 8, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:49 Mass Protests Growing in Yerevan
- 24:31 FM Mirzoyan in Washington DC
- 38:38 Normalization Round 3
- 52:25 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 135 | Recorded: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220508.html
Armenian News: Protests Growing | FM Mirzoyan in DC | Normalization ROUnd 3 | Ep #135 - May 8, 2022 [EP135]
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Armenian Genocide, Genocide, Georgia, Artsakh, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, Ukraine, European UnionGuest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - May 8, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:49 Mass Protests Growing in Yerevan
- 24:31 FM Mirzoyan in Washington DC
- 38:38 Normalization Round 3
- 52:25 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 135 | Recorded: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220508.html
Armenian News: April 24 Never Forget | Brussels Meet | Pashinyan in Moscow | Ep #133 - Apr 24, 2022 [EP133]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Genocide, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, Artsakh, Georgia, China, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO, Lebanon | Series: wir
Guest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - April 24, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 00:00:53 April 24, Never Forget!
- 00:15:54 Aliyev and Pashinyan in Brussels
- 00:41:01 Pashinyan in Moscow
- 01:01:36 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 133 | Recorded: Monday, April 25, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220424.html
Armenian News: April 24 Never Forget | Brussels Meet | Pashinyan in Moscow | Ep #133 - Apr 24, 2022 [EP133]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Genocide, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, Artsakh, Georgia, China, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO, LebanonGuest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - April 24, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 00:00:53 April 24, Never Forget!
- 00:15:54 Aliyev and Pashinyan in Brussels
- 00:41:01 Pashinyan in Moscow
- 01:01:36 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 133 | Recorded: Monday, April 25, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220424.html
Armenian News: Opposition | Brussels | Alison | Economy | Poll | Artsakh | Ep #132 - Apr 10, 2022 [EP132]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022 | Category: Artsakh, Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, Ukraine, Economy, India, Georgia, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, Lebanon, Middle East, NATO, Syria, European Union | Series: wir
Guest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - April 10, 2022
Topics:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:25 Opposition Protests in Yerevan: Thousands showed up to the opposition protest on Tuesday, outlining the red lines for Pashinyan’s dealings with Aliyev, ahead of the meeting in Brussels. Opposition says this is only the beginning, but have yet to indicate what their next steps will be.
00:12:35 Buying Bread from a Man in Brussels: Pashinyan went to Brussels this week to meet with Charles Michel and Ilham Aliyev. Did the Armenian PM
Armenian News: Opposition | Brussels | Alison | Economy | Poll | Artsakh | Ep #132 - Apr 10, 2022 [EP132]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022 | Category: Artsakh, Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, Ukraine, Economy, India, Georgia, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, Lebanon, Middle East, NATO, Syria, European UnionGuest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - April 10, 2022
Topics:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:25 Opposition Protests in Yerevan: Thousands showed up to the opposition protest on Tuesday, outlining the red lines for Pashinyan’s dealings with Aliyev, ahead of the meeting in Brussels. Opposition says this is only the beginning, but have yet to indicate what their next steps will be.
00:12:35 Buying Bread from a Man in Brussels: Pashinyan went to Brussels this week to meet with Charles Michel and Ilham Aliyev. Did the Armenian PM
Armenian News: "Peace" Deal | Artsakh Gas | Ukraine Protests | Vardenis | Ep #129 - Mar 20, 2022 [EP129]
Posted on Monday, Mar 21, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Turkey, Artsakh, China, Economy, Georgia, India, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO, European Union | Series: wir
Guest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - March 20, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:47 Azerbaijan’s “Peace” Deal
- 13:34 Artsakh Without Natural Gas in Winter
- 28:07 Ukraine Protests in Yerevan
- 43:29 Vardenis Mayoral Issue Resolved
- 47:17 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan https://twitter.com/Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
Episode 129 | Recorded: Sunday, March 21, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220320.html
Armenian News: "Peace" Deal | Artsakh Gas | Ukraine Protests | Vardenis | Ep #129 - Mar 20, 2022 [EP129]
Posted on Monday, Mar 21, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Turkey, Artsakh, China, Economy, Georgia, India, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO, European UnionGuest(s):
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - March 20, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:47 Azerbaijan’s “Peace” Deal
- 13:34 Artsakh Without Natural Gas in Winter
- 28:07 Ukraine Protests in Yerevan
- 43:29 Vardenis Mayoral Issue Resolved
- 47:17 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan https://twitter.com/Benyamin_Poghos
Host:
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
Episode 129 | Recorded: Sunday, March 21, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220320.html
Renewed Hostilities in Artsakh | Ukraine | FM Arabat Mirzoyan in Antalya | Ep #128 - Mar 13, 2022 [EP128]
Posted on Monday, Mar 14, 2022 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Artsakh, Syria, Iran, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 13, 2022
Topics:
- Renewed Hostilities in Artsakh
- Update on Ukraine
- FM “Arabat” Mirzoyan in Antalya
Guest:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Host:
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
Episode 128 | Recorded: Sunday, March 13, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220313.html
Renewed Hostilities in Artsakh | Ukraine | FM Arabat Mirzoyan in Antalya | Ep #128 - Mar 13, 2022 [EP128]
Posted on Monday, Mar 14, 2022 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Artsakh, Syria, Iran, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 13, 2022
Topics:
- Renewed Hostilities in Artsakh
- Update on Ukraine
- FM “Arabat” Mirzoyan in Antalya
Guest:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Host:
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
Episode 128 | Recorded: Sunday, March 13, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220313.html
The State of Armenia’s Economy - A Conversation with Vache Gabrielyan | Ep #127 - March 10, 2022 [EP127]
Posted on Thursday, Mar 10, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Economy, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Iran, China, Artsakh, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: cog
The State of Armeniaâs Economy - March 10, 2022
A Conversation with Vache Gabrielyan
Topics:
- 00:00:00 Introduction
- 00:01:25 Risk from the Ukraine War
- 00:37:18 Pandemic, War and Beyond Economy
- 01:01:47 Normalization with Turkey and Corridor Economics
Guest:
Dr. Vache Gabrielyan who is the Dean of the Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics at the American University of Armenia and specializes in public administration and economics. Since 2008, he has served as Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, Minister of Finance, Minister-Chief of the Government Staff, Chief Advisor
Read MoreThe State of Armenia’s Economy - A Conversation with Vache Gabrielyan | Ep #127 - March 10, 2022 [EP127]
Posted on Thursday, Mar 10, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Economy, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Iran, China, Artsakh, Israel, Nagorno KarabakhThe State of Armeniaâs Economy - March 10, 2022
A Conversation with Vache Gabrielyan
Topics:
- 00:00:00 Introduction
- 00:01:25 Risk from the Ukraine War
- 00:37:18 Pandemic, War and Beyond Economy
- 01:01:47 Normalization with Turkey and Corridor Economics
Guest:
Dr. Vache Gabrielyan who is the Dean of the Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics at the American University of Armenia and specializes in public administration and economics. Since 2008, he has served as Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, Minister of Finance, Minister-Chief of the Government Staff, Chief Advisor
Read MoreColor Me Kazakhstan | Expectations From 1st Normalization Meeting on Friday | Ep #112 - Jan 9, 2022 [EP112]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Georgia, Geopolitics, USA, China, Human Rights, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO, Syria, India | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - January 9, 2022
Topics:
- Color Me Kazakhstan
- Turkish-Armenian Normalization Meeting on January 14
Guests:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
- Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
Episode 112 | Recorded: Sunday, January 9, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220109.html
Color Me Kazakhstan | Expectations From 1st Normalization Meeting on Friday | Ep #112 - Jan 9, 2022 [EP112]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Georgia, Geopolitics, USA, China, Human Rights, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO, Syria, IndiaANN/Groong Week in Review - January 9, 2022
Topics:
- Color Me Kazakhstan
- Turkish-Armenian Normalization Meeting on January 14
Guests:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@Benyamin_Poghos
- Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
Episode 112 | Recorded: Sunday, January 9, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220109.html
Vardan Aramyan - Armenian Budget and Economy For 2022 | Ep 102 - Nov 21, 2021 [EP102]
Posted on Sunday, Nov 21, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, China, Iran, Turkey, European Union | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest:
- Mr. Vardan Aramyan - Fmr. Minister of Finance, Republic of Armenia
Topics:
- 2022 Budget and Economic Growth @1:24
- Did Armenian economy recover already? @3:55
- Does the structure of growth mirror worldwide growth @8:55
- What happens if growth doesn’t meet target @14:25
- Why did the IMF underestimate Armenian growth initially @17:38
- Growth Sectors in Budget @23:41
- Are prices for Copper/Aluminum extremely inflated? @25:50
- Inflation @32:48
- Effect on wages, income inequality, poverty & other socioeconomic markers? @41:36
Vardan Aramyan - Armenian Budget and Economy For 2022 | Ep 102 - Nov 21, 2021 [EP102]
Posted on Sunday, Nov 21, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, China, Iran, Turkey, European UnionGroong Links:
Guest:
- Mr. Vardan Aramyan - Fmr. Minister of Finance, Republic of Armenia
Topics:
- 2022 Budget and Economic Growth @1:24
- Did Armenian economy recover already? @3:55
- Does the structure of growth mirror worldwide growth @8:55
- What happens if growth doesn’t meet target @14:25
- Why did the IMF underestimate Armenian growth initially @17:38
- Growth Sectors in Budget @23:41
- Are prices for Copper/Aluminum extremely inflated? @25:50
- Inflation @32:48
- Effect on wages, income inequality, poverty & other socioeconomic markers? @41:36
Syunik Blocked and Unblocked | 5-Year Plan Approved | Parliamentary Dynamics | Ep #87 - Aug 29, 2021 [EP87]
Posted on Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Artsakh, Economy, Georgia, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - August 29, 2021
Topics:
- Road to Syunik Blocked and Unblocked
- 5-Year Plan Approved
- Parliamentary Dynamics
Guests:
- Benyamin Poghosyan / TW @Benyamin_Poghos
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian / TW @qubriq
Episode 87 | Recorded: August 29, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210829.html
Syunik Blocked and Unblocked | 5-Year Plan Approved | Parliamentary Dynamics | Ep #87 - Aug 29, 2021 [EP87]
Posted on Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Artsakh, Economy, Georgia, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - August 29, 2021
Topics:
- Road to Syunik Blocked and Unblocked
- 5-Year Plan Approved
- Parliamentary Dynamics
Guests:
- Benyamin Poghosyan / TW @Benyamin_Poghos
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian / TW @qubriq
Episode 87 | Recorded: August 29, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210829.html
Iran: Foreign Relations, Upcoming Elections (Ep. 67) - 06/07/2021 [EP67]
Posted on Monday, Jun 7, 2021 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, China, Israel, Middle East, Syria, Artsakh, Georgia, Turkey, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: cog
Guest(s):
Iran: Foreign Relations and Upcoming Elections A Conversation with Robert Markarian
The South Caucasus comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The three regional powers surrounding them are Russia to the north, Turkey to the west, and Iran in the south.
Iran has been largely quiet about events on its northern border with Armenia and Azerbaijan, due largely to its marginalization on the world stage because of the Western economic sanctions but also because Iran is home to millions of ethnic Azeris and any perceived support for Armenia could result in additional
Read MoreIran: Foreign Relations, Upcoming Elections (Ep. 67) - 06/07/2021 [EP67]
Posted on Monday, Jun 7, 2021 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, China, Israel, Middle East, Syria, Artsakh, Georgia, Turkey, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
Iran: Foreign Relations and Upcoming Elections A Conversation with Robert Markarian
The South Caucasus comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The three regional powers surrounding them are Russia to the north, Turkey to the west, and Iran in the south.
Iran has been largely quiet about events on its northern border with Armenia and Azerbaijan, due largely to its marginalization on the world stage because of the Western economic sanctions but also because Iran is home to millions of ethnic Azeris and any perceived support for Armenia could result in additional
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ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 23, 2021
Topics:
- Border update, and Leaked documents
- Azerbaijan membership in the CSTO?
- New MPG Poll on the Armenian Elections
Guest:
- Emil Sanamyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210523.html Recorded: May 24, 2021
Border Update & Leaks | Azerbaijan in the CSTO? | New Poll & Elections | (Ep #62) - May 23, 2021 [EP62]
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Ukraine, China, Iran, Artsakh, Syria, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - May 23, 2021
Topics:
- Border update, and Leaked documents
- Azerbaijan membership in the CSTO?
- New MPG Poll on the Armenian Elections
Guest:
- Emil Sanamyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210523.html Recorded: May 24, 2021
ANN/Groong Week in Review - (Ep #8) - 08/16/2020 [EP8]
Posted on Monday, Aug 17, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Economy, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Iran, Human Rights, Genocide, Israel, China, Turkey, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - 08/16/2020
This Week in Review we talk with Hrant Mikaelian to discuss important issues and developments around Armenia, such as the Coronavirus Pandemic, and its economic effect; Armenia’s membership in EurAsian Economic Union and the economic effect of that organization on Armenia; and some of the trends affecting Russia and its economy.
Hrant will then join us in our weekly lightning round of questions from the past weekâs headlines, to analyze Prime Minister Pashinyanâs
Read MoreANN/Groong Week in Review - (Ep #8) - 08/16/2020 [EP8]
Posted on Monday, Aug 17, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Economy, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Iran, Human Rights, Genocide, Israel, China, Turkey, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATOGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - 08/16/2020
This Week in Review we talk with Hrant Mikaelian to discuss important issues and developments around Armenia, such as the Coronavirus Pandemic, and its economic effect; Armenia’s membership in EurAsian Economic Union and the economic effect of that organization on Armenia; and some of the trends affecting Russia and its economy.
Hrant will then join us in our weekly lightning round of questions from the past weekâs headlines, to analyze Prime Minister Pashinyanâs
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