Armenian News
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Armenian News Network/Groong is one of the leading English-language Armenian podcasts, publishing weekly episodes, a YouTube channel, and written digests covering developments in Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), and the broader South Caucasus . The Armenian podcast launched in July 2020 and has since become a trusted source for listeners seeking serious, in-depth coverage of recent Armenian news in English.
Every week, Groong brings together analysts, journalists, and policymakers to give Armenian news the depth it rarely receives in mainstream media. Whether you are looking for the latest Armenian news on domestic politics, Armenia’s relationships with Russia, the United States, the EU, Turkey, and Azerbaijan — or for background context on longstanding conflicts and historical questions — Groong covers it in a format designed for careful listeners.
Watch on YouTube. Groong publishes every episode to its YouTube channel , making it one of the most active Armenian news channels on the platform. Subscribers receive notifications as soon as new episodes are released — the fastest way to follow the latest Armenian news from Groong.
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Read the digest. For listeners who prefer text, Groong publishes a weekly written digest summarizing the most important Armenian news of the week at substack.groong.org .
As an independent Armenian news website and media outlet, Groong operates without commercial or state funding — supported entirely by its community of listeners. Episodes in this category cover the full range of Armenian news topics tracked across the site.
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Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Armenian News.
Armenia, Superpowers and The New Cold War | (Ep #68) - June 8, 2021 [EP68]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 8, 2021 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, China, Ukraine, Economy, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Artsakh, Genocide, Middle East, Syria, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: cog
Armenia, Superpowers and The New Cold War
A Conversation with:
Guest:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian, who is a Cleveland-based historian of Russia and the Soviet Union, with a focus on Soviet Armenia and the Caucasus during the era of Nikita Khrushchevâs Thaw.
Topics
- Democracy-building in the Post Soviet Space
- NATO and expansion
- Russia in the Caucasus
- China and the New Silk Road through Iran and Georgia
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 68 | Recorded: June 4, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/CoG-20210608.html
Armenia, Superpowers and The New Cold War | (Ep #68) - June 8, 2021 [EP68]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 8, 2021 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, China, Ukraine, Economy, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Artsakh, Genocide, Middle East, Syria, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOArmenia, Superpowers and The New Cold War
A Conversation with:
Guest:
- Dr. Pietro Shakarian, who is a Cleveland-based historian of Russia and the Soviet Union, with a focus on Soviet Armenia and the Caucasus during the era of Nikita Khrushchevâs Thaw.
Topics
- Democracy-building in the Post Soviet Space
- NATO and expansion
- Russia in the Caucasus
- China and the New Silk Road through Iran and Georgia
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 68 | Recorded: June 4, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/CoG-20210608.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
Read MoreKocharyan Closes In on Pashinyan’s Lead | Pashinyan Visits Europe | (Ep #66) - June 6, 2021 [EP66]
Posted on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Artsakh, Syria, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - June 6, 2021
Topics:
- Kocharyan Closes in on Pashinyan in Election Polls
- Pashinyan Visits Europe
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210606.html
Episode 66 | Recorded: June 6, 2021
Kocharyan Closes In on Pashinyan’s Lead | Pashinyan Visits Europe | (Ep #66) - June 6, 2021 [EP66]
Posted on Sunday, Jun 6, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Artsakh, Syria, Nagorno KarabakhANN/Groong Week in Review - June 6, 2021
Topics:
- Kocharyan Closes in on Pashinyan in Election Polls
- Pashinyan Visits Europe
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210606.html
Episode 66 | Recorded: June 6, 2021
Tensions on the Border | Latest IRI & MPG Polls | Election Politics | (Ep #65) - May 30, 2021 [EP65]
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 30, 2021 Topics:
- Continued Tensions on the Eastern Border
- Latest IRI and MPG Polls on the Armenian Elections
- Election Politics
Guests:
- Hrant Mikaelian
- George Tabakyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 65 | Recorded: May 30, 2021 https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210530.html
Tensions on the Border | Latest IRI & MPG Polls | Election Politics | (Ep #65) - May 30, 2021 [EP65]
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno KarabakhANN/Groong Week in Review - May 30, 2021 Topics:
- Continued Tensions on the Eastern Border
- Latest IRI and MPG Polls on the Armenian Elections
- Election Politics
Guests:
- Hrant Mikaelian
- George Tabakyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 65 | Recorded: May 30, 2021 https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210530.html
Իրան: Արտաքին Հարաբերուտյուններ, գալիք ընտրություններ (Armenian) (Ep 64) - 05/29/2021 [EP64]
Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2021 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Politics, In Armenian, | Series: cog
Iran: Foreign Relations and Upcoming Elections (in Armenian) A Conversation with Robert Markarian
Իրան: Արտաքին Հարաբերուտյուններ, գալիք ընտրություններ Զրույց Ռոբերտ Մարգարյանի հետ
Guest:
Ռոբերտ Մարգարյանը ծնվել է Թեհրանում և ունի բարձրագույն կրթությունն ֆիզիկայի և իրավաբանության ոլորտներում: 25 տարի աշխատել է Իրանի պետական ռադիո-հեռուստատեսության հայերեն ռադիոժամում, որպես լուրերի հաղորդավար, խմբագիր և մեկնաբան: Հայաստանի և Արցախի թեմաներով հայերեն, պարսկերեն ու անգլերեն հոդվածներով համագործակցել է իրանական ու հայկական կայքերի և հետազոտական հաստատությունների հետ: