Tag: Bright Armenia
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Bright Armenia is an Armenian liberal-democratic opposition party that was one of the few forces to gain parliamentary seats in the 2018 and 2021 elections. The party was long associated with Edmon Marukyan, who led it until accepting an appointment as Ambassador-at-Large under the Pashinyan government — a move that drew criticism from opposition supporters who viewed it as co-optation.
Groong episodes covering Bright Armenia examine the party’s direction, its platform in the June 2026 elections, and its positioning within the fractured liberal and pro-Western opposition space.
Political Topics with Edmon Marukyan | Ep #120 - Feb 18, 2022 [EP120]
Posted on Friday, Feb 18, 2022 | Category: Armenia, Turkey, Genocide, Azerbaijan, Economy, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Russia, Human Rights, USA
Political Topics with Edmon Marukyan - February 18, 2022
Topics:
- Constitutional Change Commission
- Artsakh Law on Occupied Territories
- State of Bright Armenia Party
- Turkish-Armenian Normalization
Guest:
- Edmon Marukyan, who is a lawyer by profession and the leader of the Bright Armenia party (Ô¼Õ¸ÖÕ½Õ¡Õ¾Õ¸Ö ÕÕ¡ÕµÕ¡Õ½Õ¿Õ¡Õ¶). He was a member of the fifth, sixth and seventh convocations of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia from 2012 till 2021. Heâs also a member of the newly formed commission to amend the constitution.
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed
ANN/Groong Week in Review - February 13, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00:00 Introduction
- 00:02:43 8 More POWs Released, But What At What Cost?
- 00:20:40 Parliamentary Commission on the 44-Day War Established
- 00:33:42 The Degrading Norms of Democracy in Armenia
- 00:46:42 Who Needs Armenia?
- 01:06:32 Latest MPG Poll Results in Yerevan
- 01:18:51 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 119 | Recorded: Sunday, February 14, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220213.html
ANN/Groong Week in Review - February 13, 2022
Topics:
- 00:00:00 Introduction
- 00:02:43 8 More POWs Released, But What At What Cost?
- 00:20:40 Parliamentary Commission on the 44-Day War Established
- 00:33:42 The Degrading Norms of Democracy in Armenia
- 00:46:42 Who Needs Armenia?
- 01:06:32 Latest MPG Poll Results in Yerevan
- 01:18:51 Rants
Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 119 | Recorded: Sunday, February 14, 2022 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20220213.html
Regional Geopolitics | Turkmen / Iran Gas | Armenian Opposition Fizzles Out | Ep #105 - Dec 5, 2021 [EP105]
Posted on Monday, Dec 6, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, China, Artsakh, Geopolitics, India, Israel, Economy | Series: WIR
ANN/Groong Week in Review - December 5, 2021
Topics:
- Regional Geopolitics @1:07
- Turkmenistan / Iran Gas Swap Deal @46:58
- Opposition Fizzles Out. Again @58:18
Guests:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@benyamin_poghos
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 105 | Recorded: Sunday, December 5, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20211205.html
Regional Geopolitics | Turkmen / Iran Gas | Armenian Opposition Fizzles Out | Ep #105 - Dec 5, 2021 [EP105]
Posted on Monday, Dec 6, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, China, Artsakh, Geopolitics, India, Israel, EconomyANN/Groong Week in Review - December 5, 2021
Topics:
- Regional Geopolitics @1:07
- Turkmenistan / Iran Gas Swap Deal @46:58
- Opposition Fizzles Out. Again @58:18
Guests:
- Benyamin Poghosyan TW/@benyamin_poghos
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 105 | Recorded: Sunday, December 5, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20211205.html
ANN/Groong Week in Review - October 17, 2021
Topics:
- A Flurry of Diplomatic Activity
- Results from Tavush, Shirak and Syunik
- Vaccination in Armenia
- Trust in the Authorities about Information from Border Areas
Guests:
- Hrant Mikaelian TW/@hrant_m
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 92 | Recorded: October 18, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20211017.html
Flurry of Diplomacy | Regional Results | Vaccine Update | Trust in Gov Info | Ep #92 - Oct 17, 2021 [EP92]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, Georgia, Economy, Russia, Syria, Artsakh, India, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, UkraineANN/Groong Week in Review - October 17, 2021
Topics:
- A Flurry of Diplomatic Activity
- Results from Tavush, Shirak and Syunik
- Vaccination in Armenia
- Trust in the Authorities about Information from Border Areas
Guests:
- Hrant Mikaelian TW/@hrant_m
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan
- Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq
Episode 92 | Recorded: October 18, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20211017.html
ANN/Groong Week in Review - August 22, 2021
Topics:
- The Governmentâs 5-Year Plan
- Is Russia Rearming Armenia? Artsakh?
- Press Freedoms Curtailed in Parliament
- Topics from the Panelists
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Hrant Mikaelian
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
Episode 86 | Recorded: August 22, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210822.html
ANN/Groong Week in Review - August 22, 2021
Topics:
- The Governmentâs 5-Year Plan
- Is Russia Rearming Armenia? Artsakh?
- Press Freedoms Curtailed in Parliament
- Topics from the Panelists
Guests:
- Asbed Kotchikian
- Hrant Mikaelian
Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian @qubriq
Episode 86 | Recorded: August 22, 2021 Website: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210822.html