Middle East

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Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• Iran’s Geopolitical Moves
• Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
• Stalled “Normalization”

Episode 353 | Recorded: August 12, 2024

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Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• Iran’s Geopolitical Moves
• Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
• Stalled “Normalization”

Episode 353 | Recorded: August 12, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Arman Grigoryan

Topics:

• Revolutionary Mistakes
• Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications
• Misguided Pivot
• Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War

Episode 349 | Recorded: July 31, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Arman Grigoryan

Topics:

• Revolutionary Mistakes
• Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications
• Misguided Pivot
• Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War

Episode 349 | Recorded: July 31, 2024

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Who Will be the Next Leader of the US?
• Turkish-Armenian Talks
• US-Armenian Defense Coop
• Armenia Azerbaijan Talks

Episode 348 | Recorded: July 30, 2024

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Who Will be the Next Leader of the US?
• Turkish-Armenian Talks
• US-Armenian Defense Coop
• Armenia Azerbaijan Talks

Episode 348 | Recorded: July 30, 2024

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Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
• Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC
• Parade of US Officials in Armenia
• MPG Poll

Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024

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Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
• Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC
• Parade of US Officials in Armenia
• MPG Poll

Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Elisa von Joeden-Forgey

Topics:

• Background on the Lemkin Institute
• Genocide in Artsakh
• Armenian Government’s Genocide Denial
• Gaza and other Genocides

Episode 341 | Recorded: June 25, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Elisa von Joeden-Forgey

Topics:

• Background on the Lemkin Institute
• Genocide in Artsakh
• Armenian Government’s Genocide Denial
• Gaza and other Genocides

Episode 341 | Recorded: June 25, 2024

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Guest:

• Hagop Djernazian

Topics:

• Update on the current situation of the Armenian Quarters in Jerusalem
• State of the Community’s Case against Xana Gardens Inc.
• Armenia Recognizes the State of Palestine
• Effects of Armenian-Israeli Relations on the Armenian Community

Episode 338 | Recorded on Wednesday, June 23, 2024

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Guest:

• Hagop Djernazian

Topics:

• Update on the current situation of the Armenian Quarters in Jerusalem
• State of the Community’s Case against Xana Gardens Inc.
• Armenia Recognizes the State of Palestine
• Effects of Armenian-Israeli Relations on the Armenian Community

Episode 338 | Recorded on Wednesday, June 23, 2024

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Heavy Rainstorms Flood Northern Armenia
• Bagrat Srbazan Movement
  • Church and State
• Geopolitical Developments
• Rights and Security for Artsakh Armenians

Episode 334 | Recorded: June 3, 2024

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Heavy Rainstorms Flood Northern Armenia
• Bagrat Srbazan Movement
  • Church and State
• Geopolitical Developments
• Rights and Security for Artsakh Armenians

Episode 334 | Recorded: June 3, 2024

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Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash
• Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia
• Armenian Russian Relations

Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024

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Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash
• Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia
• Armenian Russian Relations

Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024

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Guests:

• Benyamin Poghosyan
• Rananjay Anand

Topics:

• Impressions: Raisina 2024 Dialogue
• Indian Community
• Trade Opportunities
• Defense & Security

Episode 327 | Recorded: April 26, 2024

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Guests:

• Benyamin Poghosyan
• Rananjay Anand

Topics:

• Impressions: Raisina 2024 Dialogue
• Indian Community
• Trade Opportunities
• Defense & Security

Episode 327 | Recorded: April 26, 2024

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Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
• Iran Amidst Conflicts
• Political Prisoners

Episode 324 | Recorded: April 16, 2024

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Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
• Iran Amidst Conflicts
• Political Prisoners

Episode 324 | Recorded: April 16, 2024

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Topics:

• US Strategic Interests in the South Caucasus
• The Challenge of Armenia’s Neighborhood
• Weaponry that could help Armenia
• Clear Expectations and Limits
• The Turkish Factor
• The Iranian Factor

Guest:

• Paul Cormarie

Episode 321 | Recorded: March 26, 2024

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Topics:

• US Strategic Interests in the South Caucasus
• The Challenge of Armenia’s Neighborhood
• Weaponry that could help Armenia
• Clear Expectations and Limits
• The Turkish Factor
• The Iranian Factor

Guest:

• Paul Cormarie

Episode 321 | Recorded: March 26, 2024

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Topics:

• Economic Diversification
• Systemic Corruption
• Bank Secrecy Scrapped

Guest:

• Tatul Manaseryan

Episode 319 | Recorded: March 16, 2024

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Topics:

• Economic Diversification
• Systemic Corruption
• Bank Secrecy Scrapped

Guest:

• Tatul Manaseryan

Episode 319 | Recorded: March 16, 2024

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Reactions to Interview with Canadian Ambassador
• More Concessions Signaled by Pashinyan
• EU Parliament Resolution on Armenia
• Fish Rots from the Head

Episode 318 | Recorded: March 18, 2024

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Reactions to Interview with Canadian Ambassador
• More Concessions Signaled by Pashinyan
• EU Parliament Resolution on Armenia
• Fish Rots from the Head

Episode 318 | Recorded: March 18, 2024

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Guest:

• Canadian Ambassador Andrew Turner

Topics:

• Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia
• EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
• Political Prisoners
• Canadian Military Supplies to Turkey

Episode 316 | Recorded: March 15, 2024

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Guest:

• Canadian Ambassador Andrew Turner

Topics:

• Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia
• EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
• Political Prisoners
• Canadian Military Supplies to Turkey

Episode 316 | Recorded: March 15, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Ehsan Movahedian

Topics:

• Iran Parliamentary Elections
• Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia?
• Iran Armenia Relations
• Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs

Episode 314 | Recorded: March 11, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Ehsan Movahedian

Topics:

• Iran Parliamentary Elections
• Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia?
• Iran Armenia Relations
• Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs

Episode 314 | Recorded: March 11, 2024

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Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• French Connection
• Russian-Armenian Dialog
• Negotiations and Risk of War

Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024

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Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• French Connection
• Russian-Armenian Dialog
• Negotiations and Risk of War

Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024

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Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenia’s Security in Danger
• Munich Security Conference
• Relations with Regional Allies

Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024

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Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenia’s Security in Danger
• Munich Security Conference
• Relations with Regional Allies

Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024

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Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Yerevan City Politics
• Aliyev “Elections”
• Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership
• Latest MPG Poll Review

Episode 309 | Recorded: Feb 11, 2024

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Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Yerevan City Politics
• Aliyev “Elections”
• Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership
• Latest MPG Poll Review

Episode 309 | Recorded: Feb 11, 2024

Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024

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Guest:

• Varuzhan Geghamyan

Topics:

• Diplomatic Flurry
  • Raisi in Ankara
  • Raisi in Moscow
  • Putin in Ankara
• Aliyev’s Constitution for Armenia
• How can the Opposition become a consequential force?

Episode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024

Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024

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Guest:

• Varuzhan Geghamyan

Topics:

• Diplomatic Flurry
  • Raisi in Ankara
  • Raisi in Moscow
  • Putin in Ankara
• Aliyev’s Constitution for Armenia
• How can the Opposition become a consequential force?

Episode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024

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Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• World in Conflict
  • Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East
• Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
• Prognosis for 2024
• Thoughts from the Participants

Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024

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Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• World in Conflict
  • Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East
• Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
• Prognosis for 2024
• Thoughts from the Participants

Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Pietro Shakarian

Topics:

• An Armenian in St. Petersburg, Russia
• Russian Perceptions and Outlook on the War in Ukraine
• Perceptions of Armenia and Artsakh in Russia
• World Events that might Affect Outcome of the War in Ukraine
• Where do Armenia and Artsakh Figure in a New World Order?

Episode 303 | Recorded: January 22, 2024

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Guest:

• Dr. Pietro Shakarian

Topics:

• An Armenian in St. Petersburg, Russia
• Russian Perceptions and Outlook on the War in Ukraine
• Perceptions of Armenia and Artsakh in Russia
• World Events that might Affect Outcome of the War in Ukraine
• Where do Armenia and Artsakh Figure in a New World Order?

Episode 303 | Recorded: January 22, 2024

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Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• Public TV Cancels Catholicos New Year’s Address
• Governor Hunting Season
• “Zangezur corridor” redux; “Peace treaty”
• Thoughts from the Participants
  • Podcasts, labels, and language of division

Episode 301 | Recorded: January 8, 2023

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Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• Public TV Cancels Catholicos New Year’s Address
• Governor Hunting Season
• “Zangezur corridor” redux; “Peace treaty”
• Thoughts from the Participants
  • Podcasts, labels, and language of division

Episode 301 | Recorded: January 8, 2023

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Negotiations
  • Strategy, Prisoner Exchange, “Point Zero”
• The West’s Interests
• Israel-Gaza Conflict

Episode 299 | Recorded: December 18, 2023

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Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Negotiations
  • Strategy, Prisoner Exchange, “Point Zero”
• The West’s Interests
• Israel-Gaza Conflict

Episode 299 | Recorded: December 18, 2023

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Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• “No Peace” Treaty Negotiations
  • Turkish-Azeri goal: Demilitarized Armenia (aka Batumi Treaty 2.0)
  • Humiliating Swap of Azeri Criminals for Armenian Hostages
• Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections
• Russia-Armenian Relations
• Russia-Ukraine War

Episode 297 | Recorded: December 10, 2023

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Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• “No Peace” Treaty Negotiations
  • Turkish-Azeri goal: Demilitarized Armenia (aka Batumi Treaty 2.0)
  • Humiliating Swap of Azeri Criminals for Armenian Hostages
• Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections
• Russia-Armenian Relations
• Russia-Ukraine War

Episode 297 | Recorded: December 10, 2023

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Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
• Armenian Diplomacy in the West
• Relations with Russia

Episode 296 | Recorded: December 3, 2023

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Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
• Armenian Diplomacy in the West
• Relations with Russia

Episode 296 | Recorded: December 3, 2023

Setrag Balian & Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Patriarchate and Armenian Quarters under Threat by Israeli Investors and Armed Settlers

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Guest:

• Setrag Balian
• Hagop Djernazian

Topics:

• Violent Events following Patriarch’s Letter of Cancellation of Lease Agreement on November 1
• Further Issues on November 9
• Are the Lease Agreement and its Cancellation Legal?
• What do Israeli Settlers have to do with the Lease Deal?
• What Next?

Episode 292 | Recorded on Wednesday, November 9 2023

Setrag Balian & Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Patriarchate and Armenian Quarters under Threat by Israeli Investors and Armed Settlers

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Guest:

• Setrag Balian
• Hagop Djernazian

Topics:

• Violent Events following Patriarch’s Letter of Cancellation of Lease Agreement on November 1
• Further Issues on November 9
• Are the Lease Agreement and its Cancellation Legal?
• What do Israeli Settlers have to do with the Lease Deal?
• What Next?

Episode 292 | Recorded on Wednesday, November 9 2023

Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• Aftermath of the Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh
  • Shahramanyan meets Protesters
  • “Rights & Security”
  • Government-in-Exile
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
  • Ripple Effects to the South Caucasus
  • Effects in the Middle East
  • Lebanon & the Armenian Community

Episode 288 | Recorded: October 22, 2023

Guest:

• Yeghia Tashjian

Topics:

• Aftermath of the Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh
  • Shahramanyan meets Protesters
  • “Rights & Security”
  • Government-in-Exile
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
  • Ripple Effects to the South Caucasus
  • Effects in the Middle East
  • Lebanon & the Armenian Community

Episode 288 | Recorded: October 22, 2023

Guest:

• Dr. Ehsan Movahedian

Topics:

• Iran in an Evolving World Order
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
• Armenian-Iranian Relations
• Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations
• Vision for a Better Future

Episode 287 | Recorded: October 20, 2023

Guest:

• Dr. Ehsan Movahedian

Topics:

• Iran in an Evolving World Order
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
• Armenian-Iranian Relations
• Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations
• Vision for a Better Future

Episode 287 | Recorded: October 20, 2023

Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Flares Up
• The Future of Artsakh and Artsakhtsis
• Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations

Episode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023

Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Flares Up
• The Future of Artsakh and Artsakhtsis
• Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations

Episode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• The Game of Alternatives
• How does it apply to Negotiations?
• Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?

Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• The Game of Alternatives
• How does it apply to Negotiations?
• Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?

Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023