Last updated: May 29, 2026
The Armenian diaspora encompasses Armenian communities spread across the globe following the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and successive waves of emigration. The largest diaspora communities are in Russia, the United States, France, and Lebanon, with significant populations also in Syria, Argentina, and across Europe.
Groong’s coverage of the Armenian diaspora addresses the community’s role in advocacy for Armenian causes — including genocide recognition, support for Nagorno Karabakh, and lobbying on US-Armenia policy — as well as the complex relationship between diaspora Armenians and the government in Yerevan, the question of diaspora engagement in Armenian politics, and the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh Armenians from Nagorno Karabakh and their dispersal into Armenia and diaspora communities following the 2023 offensive.
Episode 467 | Recorded: September 1, 2025
Episode 465 | Recorded on August 27, 2025
Episode 465 | Recorded on August 27, 2025
Episode 460 | Recorded: August 11, 2025
Episode 460 | Recorded: August 11, 2025
Episode 459 | Recorded: August 11, 2025
Episode 459 | Recorded: August 11, 2025
Summary In this episode, Christine Arakelian and Col. Douglas MacGregor join the hosts to analyze U.S. foreign policy moves from Gaza to the South Caucasus. They discuss Israel’s ongoing campaign in Gaza, the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and the likely resumption of hostilities. The conversation examines the Trump–Pashinyan–Aliyev White House summit, the strategic “Trump Corridor” across Armenia, and its impact on Russia, Iran, and India. The guests explore India–Armenia relations, U.S. economic vulnerabilities, and the challenges of sustaining a long-term American role in the Read More
Episode 428 | Recorded: April 14, 2025