Azerbaijan
Last updated: June 10, 2026
Azerbaijan is a South Caucasus republic with a population of approximately 10 million and a territory spanning roughly 86,600 square kilometers. The country is governed as a presidential republic under President Ilham Aliyev , who has held power since 2003. Azerbaijan’s economy is heavily dependent on oil and natural gas exports, particularly through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline and the Southern Gas Corridor, which connects Caspian energy reserves to European markets. The capital, Baku, serves as a major regional hub. Azerbaijan is a member of the United Nations, OSCE, and various regional organizations. The country’s Azerbaijani-speaking population is predominantly Muslim. Azerbaijan also includes the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, an exclave separated from mainland Azerbaijan by Armenian territory.
However, international human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have extensively documented systematic human rights abuses in Azerbaijan, including arbitrary detention, torture, suppression of political opposition, restrictions on press freedom, and limitations on civil society. Aliyev’s government maintains tight control over dissent, with opposition politicians, journalists, and activists facing harassment, imprisonment, and violence. The country ranks poorly on freedom indices, with Reporters Without Borders, Freedom House, and Transparency International consistently ranking Azerbaijan among the world’s most repressive states regarding democratic freedoms and rule of law. Prison conditions are documented as harsh, and extrajudicial executions and enforced disappearances have been reported. The state monopoly on media, combined with internet censorship and restrictions on assembly, creates an environment where independent voices face significant risk. These governance practices have been particularly intensified since Aliyev’s re-election in 2018 and remain central to how the regime maintains internal control while projecting external power.
Azerbaijan is a South Caucasus republic whose military campaigns against Armenia in 2020 and 2023 have reshaped the regional balance of power. Following the 44-Day War in 2020 and the complete capture of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in a 24-hour offensive on September 19–20, 2023, Azerbaijan controls territory that was previously under Armenian administration, ethnically cleansing the enclave of its more than 150,000 Armenian inhabitants. President Ilham Aliyev has used military victory to extract territorial and geopolitical concessions from Armenia, including commitments toward the so-called “Zangezur Corridor”—what Washington frames as TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity), a transit corridor through Armenian Syunik province that would connect Azerbaijan to Turkey via Armenian land. Aliyev has consistently framed these arrangements in pan-Turanic terms, treating them as steps toward regional integration under Turkish-Azerbaijani leadership rather than as neutral infrastructure projects. Azerbaijan’s leverage over Armenia derives not only from military superiority but from Armenia’s isolation: as Russia has grown less reliable as a security guarantor and Armenia has sought Western partnerships that remain incomplete, Baku has incrementally pressed its advantage through border incursions, blockade threats, and demands for “unblocking” that contain implicit security concessions.
Azerbaijan’s relationship with Turkey is central to its strategy and its self-conception as a regional power. The two states share language, historical narratives around pan-Turkism, and military-strategic interests in offsetting Iran and resisting Russian influence. Turkey provided air support during the 2020 war and has supplied weapons and military training throughout Azerbaijan’s buildup. However, the relationship is not symmetrical: Azerbaijan maintains its own foreign policy interests, including energy partnerships with Europe via the Southern Gas Corridor and a degree of hedging toward Russia that reflects Baku’s awareness that it cannot afford permanent enmity with Moscow. In early 2026, tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran spiked following military exercises in Nakhijevan and constitutional changes that centralized control over the exclave, raising questions about whether Baku is positioning itself as a U.S.-backed pressure point against Iran or merely consolidating internal authority. The trajectory of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, discussed in episodes examining the regional dimensions of that conflict, has direct bearing on Azerbaijan’s calculations about its northern neighbor and its room for maneuver between Washington and Moscow.
Armenia’s vulnerability has translated into Azerbaijan’s expanding room for territorial and political demands. Pashinyan has signed successive ceasefire agreements and acknowledged Armenian territorial losses while framing them as necessary trade-offs for regional peace. Yet Azerbaijan has continued to occupy positions inside internationally recognized Armenian territory, has threatened blockades over the movement of humanitarian supplies to Armenia, and has used negotiations over transit corridors as leverage to extract security concessions from Yerevan. Eldar Mamedov’s analysis of the Iran war and Azerbaijan’s role as a potential northern front, alongside Arman Grigoryan’s assessment of what he terms Armenia’s “revolutionary recklessness” in abandoning Russian security ties without securing firm Western alternatives, illustrates the degree to which Azerbaijan’s actions are embedded in a wider geopolitical struggle between Russia, the United States, Europe, Iran, and Turkey. Whether Azerbaijan consolidates its wartime gains into a permanent shift in the regional balance or whether changed circumstances in Iran, Russia, or Western policy create openings for Armenian repositioning remains among the most contested questions shaping the South Caucasus through 2026 and beyond.
Groong episodes that include this tag
Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Azerbaijan.
Robert Markarian: Party Platforms in June 20 Parliamentary Elections (Ep #73) - June 20, 2021 [EP73]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 19, 2021 | Category: In Armenian, Armenia, Politics, Economy, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Russia, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: cog
Analyzing Party Platforms in June 20 Parliamentary Elections
A Conversation with Robert Markarian
Guest:
Robert Markarian was born in Iran and has university education in physics and law. For 25 years, he has worked as a host, editor, and analyst on Armenian Radio Hour in Iranâs public radio and television. He has cooperated articles covering Armenia and Artsakh in Armenian, Persian, and English published by Iranian and Armenian sites and analytical centers.
Topics:
- Security/Defense
- Economy and Social
- Artsakh
- Diaspora Relations
Conversation in English and Armenian
Guest(s):
Read MoreRobert Markarian: Party Platforms in June 20 Parliamentary Elections (Ep #73) - June 20, 2021 [EP73]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 19, 2021 | Category: In Armenian, Armenia, Politics, Economy, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Russia, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOAnalyzing Party Platforms in June 20 Parliamentary Elections
A Conversation with Robert Markarian
Guest:
Robert Markarian was born in Iran and has university education in physics and law. For 25 years, he has worked as a host, editor, and analyst on Armenian Radio Hour in Iranâs public radio and television. He has cooperated articles covering Armenia and Artsakh in Armenian, Persian, and English published by Iranian and Armenian sites and analytical centers.
Topics:
- Security/Defense
- Economy and Social
- Artsakh
- Diaspora Relations
Conversation in English and Armenian
Guest(s):
Read MoreMeltdown at the MFA | Philip Reeker Visit | 15 POWs Return | Latest Polls | (Ep #70) - June 13, 2021 [EP70]
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Artsakh, Iran, Ukraine, China, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - June 13, 2021 Topics:
- Meltdown at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Philip Reekerâs Visit to the Region
- 15 POWs Return Home
- Latest Election Poll Results
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Tevan Poghosyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 70 | Recorded: June 13, 2021 https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210613.html
Meltdown at the MFA | Philip Reeker Visit | 15 POWs Return | Latest Polls | (Ep #70) - June 13, 2021 [EP70]
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Artsakh, Iran, Ukraine, China, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - June 13, 2021 Topics:
- Meltdown at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Philip Reekerâs Visit to the Region
- 15 POWs Return Home
- Latest Election Poll Results
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Tevan Poghosyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 70 | Recorded: June 13, 2021 https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210613.html
Unblocking The South Caucasus, Facts & 'Alternative Facts' | Ep 83 - Aug 1, 2021 (Recorded 6/14/21) [EP83]
Posted on Monday, Jun 14, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Economy, Genocide, Israel, NATO | Series: cog
Guests:
Topic:
- This Conversations on Groong episode is our first Live Show on Clubhouse and hopefully it will be an informative, as well as an enjoyable discussion for all. We will be talking about the politics of opening the paths of communication, lifting blockades, and the rumors, facts, and fallacies around so-called âcorridorsâ through each otherâs countries.
Episode 83 | Recorded: June 14, 2021
Unblocking The South Caucasus, Facts & 'Alternative Facts' | Ep 83 - Aug 1, 2021 (Recorded 6/14/21) [EP83]
Posted on Monday, Jun 14, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, Economy, Genocide, Israel, NATOGuests:
Topic:
- This Conversations on Groong episode is our first Live Show on Clubhouse and hopefully it will be an informative, as well as an enjoyable discussion for all. We will be talking about the politics of opening the paths of communication, lifting blockades, and the rumors, facts, and fallacies around so-called âcorridorsâ through each otherâs countries.
Episode 83 | Recorded: June 14, 2021
ARF-Dashnaktsutyun: Roadmap & Challenges - Conversation with Giro Manoyan | (Ep #69) - June 11, 2021 [EP69]
Posted on Friday, Jun 11, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Russia, Turkey, Armenian Church, Economy, Iran, Lebanon, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: cog
ARF-Dashnaktsutyun: Roadmap and Challenges
Guest
- Giro Manoyan has been a member of the ARF-D Bureau since 2015. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, he moved to Montreal, Canada in 1976. He has served as the Executive Secretary of the Armenian National Committee of Canada, as well as the Editor in Chief of the Horizon Armenian Weekly. In 1999 he moved to Yerevan and has served as the Executive Director of the Bureau of the ARF-D, in charge of the Armenian Cause, Hai Tahd Central Committee.
Topics
- The ARF in the Politics of Armenia
- On the War in 2020
- On the Upcoming Elections in 2021
- On the
ARF-Dashnaktsutyun: Roadmap & Challenges - Conversation with Giro Manoyan | (Ep #69) - June 11, 2021 [EP69]
Posted on Friday, Jun 11, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Russia, Turkey, Armenian Church, Economy, Iran, Lebanon, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOARF-Dashnaktsutyun: Roadmap and Challenges
Guest
- Giro Manoyan has been a member of the ARF-D Bureau since 2015. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, he moved to Montreal, Canada in 1976. He has served as the Executive Secretary of the Armenian National Committee of Canada, as well as the Editor in Chief of the Horizon Armenian Weekly. In 1999 he moved to Yerevan and has served as the Executive Director of the Bureau of the ARF-D, in charge of the Armenian Cause, Hai Tahd Central Committee.
Topics
- The ARF in the Politics of Armenia
- On the War in 2020
- On the Upcoming Elections in 2021
- On the
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
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
Azerbaijan Incursion in Syunik | Lavrov in Yerevan/Baku | Electoral Politics (Ep #61) May 16, 2021 [EP61]
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Iran, Ukraine, China, Genocide, India, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 16, 2021 Topics:
- Azerbaijanâs Incursion into Syunik
- Lavrovâs Visit to Yerevan and Baku
- Electoral Politics
Guests:
- Tatul Hakobyan
- Emil Sanamyan
- Artyom Tonoyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
Episode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210516.html
Azerbaijan Incursion in Syunik | Lavrov in Yerevan/Baku | Electoral Politics (Ep #61) May 16, 2021 [EP61]
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Iran, Ukraine, China, Genocide, India, Israel, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - May 16, 2021 Topics:
- Azerbaijanâs Incursion into Syunik
- Lavrovâs Visit to Yerevan and Baku
- Electoral Politics
Guests:
- Tatul Hakobyan
- Emil Sanamyan
- Artyom Tonoyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
Episode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210516.html
Armenia-Russia | Iran-Russia/Iran-Armenia | Election Latest Polls | Sargsyan (Ep #60) - May 2, 2021 [EP60]
Posted on Monday, May 3, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, China, Turkey, Genocide, Geopolitics, Ukraine, Middle East, Artsakh, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 2, 2021
Topics:
- Armenia-Russia Relations and the New Cold War
- Iran-Russia and Iran-Armenia Relations
- Election Politics and the Latest MPG Polls
- Serge Sargsyanâs Interview
Guests:
- Marine Manucharyan @armoland
- Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan
Episode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021
Armenia-Russia | Iran-Russia/Iran-Armenia | Election Latest Polls | Sargsyan (Ep #60) - May 2, 2021 [EP60]
Posted on Monday, May 3, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, China, Turkey, Genocide, Geopolitics, Ukraine, Middle East, Artsakh, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - May 2, 2021
Topics:
- Armenia-Russia Relations and the New Cold War
- Iran-Russia and Iran-Armenia Relations
- Election Politics and the Latest MPG Polls
- Serge Sargsyanâs Interview
Guests:
- Marine Manucharyan @armoland
- Pietro Shakarian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevan
Episode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021
PM Roadmap, NA Polls | Syunik | Recognized. What next? | Stepanakert | Space! - Ep #59: 2021-04-25 [EP59]
Posted on Monday, Apr 26, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Russia, Genocide, Armenian Genocide, Georgia, Iran, Economy, Israel, Artsakh, China, Syria, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - April 25, 2021
Topics:
- Nikol Pashinyanâs Roadmap & Snap Parliamentary Polls
- The Visit to Syunik
- Biden Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Now What?
- Update from Stepanakert
- Are we Going to Mars?
Guests:
- Tevan Poghosyan
- Emil Sanamyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210425.html Episode 59 | Recorded: April 25, 2021
PM Roadmap, NA Polls | Syunik | Recognized. What next? | Stepanakert | Space! - Ep #59: 2021-04-25 [EP59]
Posted on Monday, Apr 26, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Russia, Genocide, Armenian Genocide, Georgia, Iran, Economy, Israel, Artsakh, China, Syria, Armenian Church, Nagorno KarabakhANN/Groong Week in Review - April 25, 2021
Topics:
- Nikol Pashinyanâs Roadmap & Snap Parliamentary Polls
- The Visit to Syunik
- Biden Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Now What?
- Update from Stepanakert
- Are we Going to Mars?
Guests:
- Tevan Poghosyan
- Emil Sanamyan
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210425.html Episode 59 | Recorded: April 25, 2021
Pashinyan goes to Moscow | Elections | POW debacle | Covid Update | Economy (Ep #57) - Apr 11, 2021 [EP57]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Economy, Politics, Armenian Church, NATO | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - April 11, 2021
Topics:
- Mr. Pashinyan goes to Moscow
- Election Politics
- The POW debacle
- A Coronavirus Update
- The State of the Economy
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Hrant Mikaelian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Episode 57 | Recorded: April 12, 2021
Pashinyan goes to Moscow | Elections | POW debacle | Covid Update | Economy (Ep #57) - Apr 11, 2021 [EP57]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Economy, Politics, Armenian Church, NATOANN/Groong Week in Review - April 11, 2021
Topics:
- Mr. Pashinyan goes to Moscow
- Election Politics
- The POW debacle
- A Coronavirus Update
- The State of the Economy
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Hrant Mikaelian
Guest(s):
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Episode 57 | Recorded: April 12, 2021
Kocharyan Case | Electoral reforms | New Gallup Poll | Ukraine heating Up | (Ep #56) - Apr 4, 2021 [EP56]
Posted on Monday, Apr 5, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkey, China, Georgia, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - April 4, 2021
Topics:
- Kocharyanâs Prosecutors Wonât Go Away
- Snap Electoral Reforms
- New Gallup poll
- Whatâs Going on in Ukraine?
Guests
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210404.html Episode 56 | Recorded: April 4, 2021
Kocharyan Case | Electoral reforms | New Gallup Poll | Ukraine heating Up | (Ep #56) - Apr 4, 2021 [EP56]
Posted on Monday, Apr 5, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkey, China, Georgia, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - April 4, 2021
Topics:
- Kocharyanâs Prosecutors Wonât Go Away
- Snap Electoral Reforms
- New Gallup poll
- Whatâs Going on in Ukraine?
Guests
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210404.html Episode 56 | Recorded: April 4, 2021
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 28, 2021
Topics:
- Whatâs Going on with the Armed Forces?
- Turkey: Enemy No More?
- What Just Happened in the General Staff?
- Morale and Readiness of the Armed Forces
- The Defense Budget
- Report from Syunik
Guests
- George Tabakian
- Karen Vrtanesyan
Hosts
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210328.html Episode 55 | Recorded: March 28, 2021
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 28, 2021
Topics:
- Whatâs Going on with the Armed Forces?
- Turkey: Enemy No More?
- What Just Happened in the General Staff?
- Morale and Readiness of the Armed Forces
- The Defense Budget
- Report from Syunik
Guests
- George Tabakian
- Karen Vrtanesyan
Hosts
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210328.html Episode 55 | Recorded: March 28, 2021
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 21, 2021
Topics:
- Snap On - June 20th!
- Gas Through Azerbaijan
- Military Exercises by Armenia and Azerbaijan
Guests
- David Davidian
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210321.html Episode 54 | Recorded: March 21, 2021
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 21, 2021
Topics:
- Snap On - June 20th!
- Gas Through Azerbaijan
- Military Exercises by Armenia and Azerbaijan
Guests
- David Davidian
- Emil Sanamyan
Hosts
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210321.html Episode 54 | Recorded: March 21, 2021
Latest IRI Poll Results | Armen Grigoryan Interview | Snap On, Snap Off (Ep #53) - 03/14/2021 [EP53]
Posted on Monday, Mar 15, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, India, Russia, Azerbaijan, China, Economy, Human Rights, Iran, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 14, 2021
Topics:
- Newly Released IRI Poll Results
- Armen Grigoryanâs Interview
- Snap On, Snap Off!
Guests
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
- Alen Zamanyan
Hosts
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210314.html Episode 53 | Recorded on March 14, 2021
Latest IRI Poll Results | Armen Grigoryan Interview | Snap On, Snap Off (Ep #53) - 03/14/2021 [EP53]
Posted on Monday, Mar 15, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, India, Russia, Azerbaijan, China, Economy, Human Rights, Iran, Armenian Church, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 14, 2021
Topics:
- Newly Released IRI Poll Results
- Armen Grigoryanâs Interview
- Snap On, Snap Off!
Guests
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
- Alen Zamanyan
Hosts
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210314.html Episode 53 | Recorded on March 14, 2021
Iskander & Relations with Russia | Attempted Coup? | Opposition | Boeing 737 Hijacked? (Ep #52) [EP52]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Israel, Economy, Syria, Ukraine, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN Groong Week in Review - Episode 52 - Feb 28, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Wait, Did Armenia Use the Iskander to Blow Up its Relations With Russia?
- Wait, Was There a Coup?
- The Opposition Picks up Steam
- Wait, was The 737 Hijacked?
Guests:
- David Davidian
- George Tabakian
Your Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210228.html Episode 52 | Recorded: February 28, 2021
Iskander & Relations with Russia | Attempted Coup? | Opposition | Boeing 737 Hijacked? (Ep #52) [EP52]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Israel, Economy, Syria, Ukraine, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOGuest(s):
ANN Groong Week in Review - Episode 52 - Feb 28, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Wait, Did Armenia Use the Iskander to Blow Up its Relations With Russia?
- Wait, Was There a Coup?
- The Opposition Picks up Steam
- Wait, was The 737 Hijacked?
Guests:
- David Davidian
- George Tabakian
Your Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210228.html Episode 52 | Recorded: February 28, 2021
Syunik Confidential | Developments in Artsakh | Snap elections flip flop (Ep #49) [EP49]
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics, Russia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, China, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATO | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 49 - February 14, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Syunik Confidential
- Developments in Artsakh
- Snap elections flip flop
Guests:
- Emil Sanamyan
- Alen Zamanyan
Your Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210214.html Episode 49 | Recorded: February 14, 2021
Syunik Confidential | Developments in Artsakh | Snap elections flip flop (Ep #49) [EP49]
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics, Russia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, China, Economy, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, NATOGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 49 - February 14, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Syunik Confidential
- Developments in Artsakh
- Snap elections flip flop
Guests:
- Emil Sanamyan
- Alen Zamanyan
Your Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210214.html Episode 49 | Recorded: February 14, 2021
Lost in Artsakh | Law on Mass Media | Political Scene in Yerevan | Economic Outlook (Ep #48) [EP48]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh, Economy, Iran, China, Turkey, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 48 - February 7, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Lost in Artsakh, Thirsty in Syunik
- Amending the Law on Mass Media
- Update on the Political Scene in Yerevan
- Rising National Debt, Inflation and Interest Rates
Guests
- Hrant Mikaelian
- Emil Sanamyan
Your Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210207.html Recorded: February 7, 2021
Lost in Artsakh | Law on Mass Media | Political Scene in Yerevan | Economic Outlook (Ep #48) [EP48]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh, Economy, Iran, China, Turkey, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 48 - February 7, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Lost in Artsakh, Thirsty in Syunik
- Amending the Law on Mass Media
- Update on the Political Scene in Yerevan
- Rising National Debt, Inflation and Interest Rates
Guests
- Hrant Mikaelian
- Emil Sanamyan
Your Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210207.html Recorded: February 7, 2021
Constitutional Amendment | Opp Rising | Zarif Tour | Virus Update | Armenia Fund & the Dram (Ep #47) [EP47]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Economy, Israel, Russia, Artsakh, Geopolitics, Turkey, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Jan 31, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Another Constitutional Amendment?
- Opposition Rising: New Bottle, Old Wine?
- Iranâs FM Zarif on a Tour de Six
- State of the Virus in Armenia
- Armenia Fund Used to Shore up the Dram?
Guests
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Hrant Mikaelian
Your Hosts:
- Alen Zamanyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210131.html Episode 47 | Recorded on January 31, 2021
Constitutional Amendment | Opp Rising | Zarif Tour | Virus Update | Armenia Fund & the Dram (Ep #47) [EP47]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Economy, Israel, Russia, Artsakh, Geopolitics, Turkey, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Jan 31, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Another Constitutional Amendment?
- Opposition Rising: New Bottle, Old Wine?
- Iranâs FM Zarif on a Tour de Six
- State of the Virus in Armenia
- Armenia Fund Used to Shore up the Dram?
Guests
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Hrant Mikaelian
Your Hosts:
- Alen Zamanyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210131.html Episode 47 | Recorded on January 31, 2021
Armenian IT Security and Readiness During Wartime - with Ruben Muradyan (Ep #46) - 01/31/2021 [EP46]
Posted on Sunday, Jan 31, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Iran, Turkey, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: cog
Guest(s):
Armenian IT Security and Readiness During Wartime - with Ruben Muradyan - Jan. 31, 2021
Experience being called up and participating in the war
Ethics of a security professional. What to do when a government member asks you to conduct greyhat (potentially unlawful or unethical) security?
On the 2nd day of the war Ruben was called up to the army as part of an infantry company.
- Can you describe your experience?
- How were you drafted? And where did you serve?
- What specialty did you have in the army?
- What can you tell us about what you saw?
- Why did we lose the war?
Armenian IT Security and Readiness During Wartime - with Ruben Muradyan (Ep #46) - 01/31/2021 [EP46]
Posted on Sunday, Jan 31, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Iran, Turkey, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
Armenian IT Security and Readiness During Wartime - with Ruben Muradyan - Jan. 31, 2021
Experience being called up and participating in the war
Ethics of a security professional. What to do when a government member asks you to conduct greyhat (potentially unlawful or unethical) security?
On the 2nd day of the war Ruben was called up to the army as part of an infantry company.
- Can you describe your experience?
- How were you drafted? And where did you serve?
- What specialty did you have in the army?
- What can you tell us about what you saw?
- Why did we lose the war?
Supreme Judicial Council | Turk-Azerbaijani Military Exercises in Kars | Blinken on Armenia (Ep #45) [EP45]
Posted on Monday, Jan 25, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Genocide, Syria, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, NATO | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Jan 24, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Supreme Judicial Council Appointments
- Turkish-Azerbaijan Military Exercises in Kars Region
- Incoming US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Armenia
Guests
- Aram Hamparian
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210124.html Episode 45 | Recorded on January 24, 2021
Supreme Judicial Council | Turk-Azerbaijani Military Exercises in Kars | Blinken on Armenia (Ep #45) [EP45]
Posted on Monday, Jan 25, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Genocide, Syria, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, NATOGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Jan 24, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Supreme Judicial Council Appointments
- Turkish-Azerbaijan Military Exercises in Kars Region
- Incoming US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Armenia
Guests
- Aram Hamparian
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210124.html Episode 45 | Recorded on January 24, 2021
Armen Ashotyan - Opposition Talks | Ep 44, Jan 19, 2021 [EP44]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, China, European Union, Genocide, Geopolitics, Turkey | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest:
- Armen Ashotyan , MP, VP Republican Party of Armenia (HHK)
Topics:
- What took place in 2018?
- Why did RPA support Vazgen Manukyan as PM candidate?
- Nov. 9/10 ceasefire agreement & Jan 11 statement
- Is the RPA truly serious about removing Pashinyan? Why hasnât the opposition mobilized more people onto the streets?
- Lessons learned from Dec. 2018 elections.
Episode 44 | Recorded on January 17, 2021
Armen Ashotyan - Opposition Talks | Ep 44, Jan 19, 2021 [EP44]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, China, European Union, Genocide, Geopolitics, TurkeyGroong Links:
Guest:
- Armen Ashotyan , MP, VP Republican Party of Armenia (HHK)
Topics:
- What took place in 2018?
- Why did RPA support Vazgen Manukyan as PM candidate?
- Nov. 9/10 ceasefire agreement & Jan 11 statement
- Is the RPA truly serious about removing Pashinyan? Why hasnât the opposition mobilized more people onto the streets?
- Lessons learned from Dec. 2018 elections.
Episode 44 | Recorded on January 17, 2021
Pashinyan in Moscow | Azerbaijan's Geo-politics | Baku Domestic Politics | Baku's Losses (Ep. 43) [EP43]
Posted on Monday, Jan 18, 2021 | Category: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Turkey, Syria, Georgia, Iran, Artsakh, Economy, Israel, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Jan 17, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Outcomes from Nikol Pashinyanâs trip to Moscow
- What is Azerbaijanâs geo-political situation after the war?
- Domestic politics in Baku
- Azerbaijanâs losses from the second war in Artsakh
Guests
- Edgar Elbakyan
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210117.html Recorded: January 17, 2021
Pashinyan in Moscow | Azerbaijan's Geo-politics | Baku Domestic Politics | Baku's Losses (Ep. 43) [EP43]
Posted on Monday, Jan 18, 2021 | Category: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Turkey, Syria, Georgia, Iran, Artsakh, Economy, Israel, Human Rights, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Jan 17, 2021
Topics Covered:
- Outcomes from Nikol Pashinyanâs trip to Moscow
- What is Azerbaijanâs geo-political situation after the war?
- Domestic politics in Baku
- Azerbaijanâs losses from the second war in Artsakh
Guests
- Edgar Elbakyan
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Emil Sanamyan
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian
- Hovik Manucharyan
Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210117.html Recorded: January 17, 2021
Former Artsakh Ombudsman Ruben Melikyan (Ep #42) - 01/18/2021 [EP42]
Posted on Monday, Jan 18, 2021 | Category: Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Human Rights, Iran, Ukraine, Israel, Syria, Russia | Series: cog
Guest(s):
Former Artsakh Ombudsman Ruben Melikyan - 01/18/2021
Weâll be discussing various legal and human-rights topics within the context of recent developments in Armenia.
Guest:
- Ruben Melikyan was formerly Artsakhâs Human Rights Ombudsman and prior to that rector of the Justice Academy of Armenia. In 2019, Melikyan co-founded and currently leads the âPath of Lawâ NGO.
Topics:
- Why are there Armenian POWs still in Azerbaijan so long after the Nov. 9 ceasefire agreement?
- On Constitutional Court judges being forced to resign
- On Parliamentâs endorsement of Gagik
Former Artsakh Ombudsman Ruben Melikyan (Ep #42) - 01/18/2021 [EP42]
Posted on Monday, Jan 18, 2021 | Category: Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Human Rights, Iran, Ukraine, Israel, Syria, RussiaGuest(s):
Former Artsakh Ombudsman Ruben Melikyan - 01/18/2021
Weâll be discussing various legal and human-rights topics within the context of recent developments in Armenia.
Guest:
- Ruben Melikyan was formerly Artsakhâs Human Rights Ombudsman and prior to that rector of the Justice Academy of Armenia. In 2019, Melikyan co-founded and currently leads the âPath of Lawâ NGO.
Topics:
- Why are there Armenian POWs still in Azerbaijan so long after the Nov. 9 ceasefire agreement?
- On Constitutional Court judges being forced to resign
- On Parliamentâs endorsement of Gagik
Conversation with Aram Vardevanyan (Ep #41) - 01/13/2021 [EP41]
Posted on Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Human Rights, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Israel, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade | Series: cog
Guest(s):
Conversation with Aram Vardevanyan - 01/13/2021
Since Nikol Pashinyan came to power in 2018, and prior to the Artsakh war of 2020, issues around the Armenian constitution and constitutional court have been in the center of public attention. These issues have been partly fueled by one of the most prominent legal cases in recent Armenian history, the March 1 trial against Armenian president Robert Kocharyan and military leadership at the time. We’ll explore issues surrounding the March 1 case, as well as legal and specifically constitutional questions related
Read MoreConversation with Aram Vardevanyan (Ep #41) - 01/13/2021 [EP41]
Posted on Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Human Rights, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Israel, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh BlockadeGuest(s):
Conversation with Aram Vardevanyan - 01/13/2021
Since Nikol Pashinyan came to power in 2018, and prior to the Artsakh war of 2020, issues around the Armenian constitution and constitutional court have been in the center of public attention. These issues have been partly fueled by one of the most prominent legal cases in recent Armenian history, the March 1 trial against Armenian president Robert Kocharyan and military leadership at the time. We’ll explore issues surrounding the March 1 case, as well as legal and specifically constitutional questions related
Read MoreConversation with My Step's Maria Karapetyan (Ep #39) - 01/08/2021 [EP39]
Posted on Friday, Jan 8, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, China, Human Rights, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: cog
Guest(s):
Conversation with My Step’s Maria Karapetyan - 01/08/2021
As protesters in the streets of Yerevan continue demanding the resignation of PM Nikol Pashinyan in the aftermath of the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, the ruling My Step faction seems to be firmly on the side of the prime minister.
In the last week or so here at Groong we hosted representatives of various opposition parties and today we will host a representative from the ruling My Step faction to talk about the ongoing political crisis in Armenia.
Today weâre joined by:
Maria Karapetyan, who is a member
Read MoreConversation with My Step's Maria Karapetyan (Ep #39) - 01/08/2021 [EP39]
Posted on Friday, Jan 8, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, China, Human Rights, Israel, Nagorno KarabakhGuest(s):
Conversation with My Step’s Maria Karapetyan - 01/08/2021
As protesters in the streets of Yerevan continue demanding the resignation of PM Nikol Pashinyan in the aftermath of the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, the ruling My Step faction seems to be firmly on the side of the prime minister.
In the last week or so here at Groong we hosted representatives of various opposition parties and today we will host a representative from the ruling My Step faction to talk about the ongoing political crisis in Armenia.
Today weâre joined by:
Maria Karapetyan, who is a member
Read MoreTurkey & Azerbaijan Connecting | Opposition Uniting | Putin support? | Kocharyan Interview Ep. 30 - Dec. 6, 2020 [EP30]
Posted on Monday, Dec 7, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, Economy, Iran, China, Geopolitics, Middle East | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - Dec 6, 2020
Topics:
- Turkey and Azerbaijan Connecting
- Armeniaâs Political Opposition Uniting
- Does Putin support Pashinyan?
- Robert Kocharyan Interview
Guests:
Episode 30 | Recorded: Dec 6, 2020
Turkey & Azerbaijan Connecting | Opposition Uniting | Putin support? | Kocharyan Interview Ep. 30 - Dec. 6, 2020 [EP30]
Posted on Monday, Dec 7, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, Economy, Iran, China, Geopolitics, Middle EastANN/Groong Week in Review - Dec 6, 2020
Topics:
- Turkey and Azerbaijan Connecting
- Armeniaâs Political Opposition Uniting
- Does Putin support Pashinyan?
- Robert Kocharyan Interview
Guests:
Episode 30 | Recorded: Dec 6, 2020
War & Diplomacy: Minsk Group, Iran, Geneva | Support from Ex-presidents | Update on War (Ep. 25) [EP25]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 25 - Nov 1, 2020
Topics Covered:
- Summary of diplomatic activities
- Iranian mediation offers
- Negotiations in Geneva
- Support from ex-presidents
- Latest update on the war
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
Resident Panelists:
- Asbed Kotchikian https://twitter.com/asbedk
- Suren Sargsyan https://twitter.com/s_a_sargsyan
Recorded: Oct 30, 2020
War & Diplomacy: Minsk Group, Iran, Geneva | Support from Ex-presidents | Update on War (Ep. 25) [EP25]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, AzerbaijanGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 25 - Nov 1, 2020
Topics Covered:
- Summary of diplomatic activities
- Iranian mediation offers
- Negotiations in Geneva
- Support from ex-presidents
- Latest update on the war
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
Resident Panelists:
- Asbed Kotchikian https://twitter.com/asbedk
- Suren Sargsyan https://twitter.com/s_a_sargsyan
Recorded: Oct 30, 2020