Tag: Ilham Aliyev
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Ilham Aliyev, who has led Azerbaijan since 2003, is one of the most frequently discussed figures in Groong’s coverage. His government’s decision to launch the 44-Day War in 2020 and the subsequent military operation in September 2023 that ended Armenian control of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) — and resulted in the ethnic cleansing of over 150,000 Armenians from the region — fundamentally reshaped the South Caucasus.
Groong episodes examine Aliyev’s relationship with Turkey, his use of energy leverage over Europe, Azerbaijan’s growing ties with Israel and other arms suppliers, his government’s human rights record, and Baku’s demands in ongoing negotiations with Armenia over a peace treaty. Coverage also addresses Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29 in 2024 and what that meant for international scrutiny of the country’s domestic policies.
Benyamin Poghosyan - Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel in Brussels | Turkish Presidential Elections | Court vs. News & Media | Ep 255 - May 14, 2023 [EP255]
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, USA | Series: wir
Guest:
Topic:
- Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel Meet in Brussels
- Azerbaijan Attacks Sotk
- Turkish Presidential Elections
Episode 255 | Recorded: May 15, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel in Brussels | Turkish Presidential Elections | Court vs. News & Media | Ep 255 - May 14, 2023 [EP255]
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, USAGuest:
Topic:
- Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel Meet in Brussels
- Azerbaijan Attacks Sotk
- Turkish Presidential Elections
Episode 255 | Recorded: May 15, 2023
Hrant Mikaelian - Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations | IRI Poll | Armenia Census 2022 [EP252]
Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Poll, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations Continue
- Latest IRI Armenia Poll Results
- Armenian Census 2022 - Preliminary Results
Episode 252 | Recorded: May 9, 2023
Hrant Mikaelian - Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations | IRI Poll | Armenia Census 2022 [EP252]
Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Poll, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, RussiaGuest:
Topics:
- Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations Continue
- Latest IRI Armenia Poll Results
- Armenian Census 2022 - Preliminary Results
Episode 252 | Recorded: May 9, 2023
Azerbaijan Officially Blocks Lachin/Berdzor Corridor | Armenian-Azeri Negotiations | Drug Use Epidemic in Armenia | Ep 251 - April 30, 2023 [EP251]
Posted on Monday, May 1, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, USA, Armenian Genocide | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Azerbaijan Officially Blocks Berdzor/Lachin Corridor
- Update on Armenian-Azeri Negotiations
- Drug Use Epidemic in Armenia
Episode 251 | Recorded: May 1, 2023
Azerbaijan Officially Blocks Lachin/Berdzor Corridor | Armenian-Azeri Negotiations | Drug Use Epidemic in Armenia | Ep 251 - April 30, 2023 [EP251]
Posted on Monday, May 1, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, USA, Armenian GenocideGuest:
Topics:
- Azerbaijan Officially Blocks Berdzor/Lachin Corridor
- Update on Armenian-Azeri Negotiations
- Drug Use Epidemic in Armenia
Episode 251 | Recorded: May 1, 2023
Armenian Genocide Anniversary | Artsakh In Stranglehold | Israel-Azerbaijan [EP249]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, Armenian Genocide | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian Genocide: 108 Anniversary
- Azerbaijan Strangles Artsakh
- Artsakh Strangled
- International Community
- Pashinyanâs Parliament Speech
- Madrid Principles
- Aliyev Continues Threats, Ultimatum to Artsakh Armenians
- What Can Diaspora Do?
- Israel - Azerbaijan cooperation against Iran?
- Rants
Episode 249 | Recorded: April 25, 2023
Armenian Genocide Anniversary | Artsakh In Stranglehold | Israel-Azerbaijan [EP249]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, Armenian GenocideGuest:
Topics:
- Armenian Genocide: 108 Anniversary
- Azerbaijan Strangles Artsakh
- Artsakh Strangled
- International Community
- Pashinyanâs Parliament Speech
- Madrid Principles
- Aliyev Continues Threats, Ultimatum to Artsakh Armenians
- What Can Diaspora Do?
- Israel - Azerbaijan cooperation against Iran?
- Rants
Episode 249 | Recorded: April 25, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 236, Mar 12, 2023 [EP236]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 12, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia | Series: artsakhblockade
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 236, Mar 12, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - March 12, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Gas cutoff again.
- Aftermath of Azerbaijan Killing 3 Artsakh Policemen
- Potential for New Aggression
- No âPeaceâ without âRights and Security for Artsakhâ?
Episode 236 | Recorded: March 12, 2023