Nagorno Karabakh

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Developments in Artsakh
• Geopolitics in the South Caucasus

Episode 278 | Recorded: September 10, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur Khachikyan

Topics:

• Yerevan Mayoral Elections
• Artsakh Domestic Developments
• Developments in Geopolitics and Negotiations

Episode 277 | Recorded: Sep 3, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur Khachikyan

Topics:

• Yerevan Mayoral Elections
• Artsakh Domestic Developments
• Developments in Geopolitics and Negotiations

Episode 277 | Recorded: Sep 3, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Day 264 - Ep 276, September 1, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - September 1, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Arayik Harutyunyan resignation
• Samvel Shahramanyan state minister
• Kirill Kulakov new commander of Russian PKs
• September 2 - 32nd anniversary

Episode 276 | Recorded: September 1, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Day 264 - Ep 276, September 1, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - September 1, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Arayik Harutyunyan resignation
• Samvel Shahramanyan state minister
• Kirill Kulakov new commander of Russian PKs
• September 2 - 32nd anniversary

Episode 276 | Recorded: September 1, 2023

Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• UNSC Meeting on Artsakh
• Artsakh Internal Developments
• Yerevan Elections

Episode 275 | Recorded: August 22, 2023

Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• UNSC Meeting on Artsakh
• Artsakh Internal Developments
• Yerevan Elections

Episode 275 | Recorded: August 22, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 274, August 19, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - August 19, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Latest Developments around Artsakh
  • Kidnapping of People at Checkpoints
  • Cases of Starvation, Miscarriages
• UNSC Discussion of Artsakh 
  • Lack of a Resolution and Follow-Through
  • Armenia’s Diplomatic Failures
• New Artsakh parliament speaker David Ishkhanyan
• Internet Stoppage, Food, Gas, Electricity Shortages
• Continuing Azeri Aggression, troop movements and Buildup

Episode 274 | Recorded: August 19, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 274, August 19, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - August 19, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Latest Developments around Artsakh
  • Kidnapping of People at Checkpoints
  • Cases of Starvation, Miscarriages
• UNSC Discussion of Artsakh 
  • Lack of a Resolution and Follow-Through
  • Armenia’s Diplomatic Failures
• New Artsakh parliament speaker David Ishkhanyan
• Internet Stoppage, Food, Gas, Electricity Shortages
• Continuing Azeri Aggression, troop movements and Buildup

Episode 274 | Recorded: August 19, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Situation in Artsakh
• Yerevan Elections Heating Up
• July MPG Survey Outtakes
• August MPG Survey Outtakes
• Baku Poll
• Thoughts on the Economy

Episode 273 | Recorded: August 15, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Situation in Artsakh
• Yerevan Elections Heating Up
• July MPG Survey Outtakes
• August MPG Survey Outtakes
• Baku Poll
• Thoughts on the Economy

Episode 273 | Recorded: August 15, 2023

Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• War of Words with Russia
• Iran’s Diplomatic Perspective
• Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
• Artsakh: New Parliament Speaker

Episode 272 | Recorded: August 7, 2023

Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• War of Words with Russia
• Iran’s Diplomatic Perspective
• Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
• Artsakh: New Parliament Speaker

Episode 272 | Recorded: August 7, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 270, July 19, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - July 19, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Continuing Azeri Aggression
  • Daily shootings, mortar fire
  • Constant shooting at farmers in the fields
  • Level of hardship
  • Level of determination
• Azerbaijan claims Armenians can use road through Aghdam
  • Chales Michel welcomes this!?!?!?!?
• “National Movement” Launched on July 14, 2023
  • What is the message to the world, and goals?
• HayaQve (.am)

Episode 270 | Recorded: July 19, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 270, July 19, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - July 19, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Continuing Azeri Aggression
  • Daily shootings, mortar fire
  • Constant shooting at farmers in the fields
  • Level of hardship
  • Level of determination
• Azerbaijan claims Armenians can use road through Aghdam
  • Chales Michel welcomes this!?!?!?!?
• “National Movement” Launched on July 14, 2023
  • What is the message to the world, and goals?
• HayaQve (.am)

Episode 270 | Recorded: July 19, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Latest on Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations
• Economic State in Armenia
• September Yerevan Mayoral Elections
• Estimating the War Dead
• Hayaqve [.am]

Episode 269 | Recorded: July 17, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Latest on Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations
• Economic State in Armenia
• September Yerevan Mayoral Elections
• Estimating the War Dead
• Hayaqve [.am]

Episode 269 | Recorded: July 17, 2023

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
• US, Armenian NSC Advisors Meet
• New MPG Poll
• Haya-Qve [.am]

Episode 268 | Recorded: July 10, 2023

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
• US, Armenian NSC Advisors Meet
• New MPG Poll
• Haya-Qve [.am]

Episode 268 | Recorded: July 10, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 267, July 7, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - July 7, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Catastrophic Situation in Artsakh - Gegham Stepanyan
• Zakharova Confirms Conditions, Calls on Azerbaijan to Drop Blockade
• Hakari video fiasco - Pashinyan propaganda?
• Azeri preconditions to Baku-Stepanakert talks
• ANCA supported NDAA resolutions in US Congress

Episode 267 | Recorded: July 7, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 267, July 7, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - July 7, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Catastrophic Situation in Artsakh - Gegham Stepanyan
• Zakharova Confirms Conditions, Calls on Azerbaijan to Drop Blockade
• Hakari video fiasco - Pashinyan propaganda?
• Azeri preconditions to Baku-Stepanakert talks
• ANCA supported NDAA resolutions in US Congress

Episode 267 | Recorded: July 7, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Armenian Azerbaijan Negotiations Continue
  • Negotiations in DC: chances of progress
  • Vartan Oskanian on negotiations
  • Rights and Security
  • Self-Determination for Artsakh
  • Border Demarcation
  • No Unblocking or Guarantees
• Hayaqve.am
• Rants

Episode 266 | Recorded: July 4, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Armenian Azerbaijan Negotiations Continue
  • Negotiations in DC: chances of progress
  • Vartan Oskanian on negotiations
  • Rights and Security
  • Self-Determination for Artsakh
  • Border Demarcation
  • No Unblocking or Guarantees
• Hayaqve.am
• Rants

Episode 266 | Recorded: July 4, 2023

Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• Concrete Barriers On Hakari Bridge
• Erdogan visit to Azerbaijan
• Lukashenko at the CSTO
• Putin Defuses Wagnerian Opera
• Pashinyan 44-Day War Testimony in Parliament
• HayaQve [.am]

Episode 264 | Recorded: June 27, 2023

Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• Concrete Barriers On Hakari Bridge
• Erdogan visit to Azerbaijan
• Lukashenko at the CSTO
• Putin Defuses Wagnerian Opera
• Pashinyan 44-Day War Testimony in Parliament
• HayaQve [.am]

Episode 264 | Recorded: June 27, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 263, June 15, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - June 15, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Azerbaijan Blocks Lachin/Berdzor Corridor after Shootings near Hakari bridge
• Has Artsakh “returned to the negotiation table”?
• International actions viewed from Stepanakert
• Noting the half-year mark of the blockade
• Artsakh Ombuds Report summary

Episode 263 | Recorded: June 15, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 263, June 15, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - June 15, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Azerbaijan Blocks Lachin/Berdzor Corridor after Shootings near Hakari bridge
• Has Artsakh “returned to the negotiation table”?
• International actions viewed from Stepanakert
• Noting the half-year mark of the blockade
• Artsakh Ombuds Report summary

Episode 263 | Recorded: June 15, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Erdogan Reshuffles Cabinet, First Visit to Baku
• Latest Developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations, Baku Postpones
• Economic Developments, More Subsidies to IT Sector
• MPG Poll: Pashinyan’s Rating is Falling

Episode 252 | Recorded: June 12, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Erdogan Reshuffles Cabinet, First Visit to Baku
• Latest Developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations, Baku Postpones
• Economic Developments, More Subsidies to IT Sector
• MPG Poll: Pashinyan’s Rating is Falling

Episode 252 | Recorded: June 12, 2023

Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue
  • You say Chisinau, I say Kishinev
  • Deputy PMs Meet in Moscow
• Israeli President Visits Azerbaijan
• Pashinyan Attends Erdogan’s Inauguration
• Armenia-Russia Relations

Episode 260 | Recorded: June 5, 2023

Guest:

• Sergei Melkonian

Topics:

• Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue
  • You say Chisinau, I say Kishinev
  • Deputy PMs Meet in Moscow
• Israeli President Visits Azerbaijan
• Pashinyan Attends Erdogan’s Inauguration
• Armenia-Russia Relations

Episode 260 | Recorded: June 5, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 259, June 2, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - June 2, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Current Living and Humanitarian Conditions
• Morale after Pashinyan’s Recognition of Artsakh in Azerbaijan
• How is Artsakh Responding to Aliyev’s Amnesty Threats?
• Moral of the Artsakhtsi Population
• About Artsakh Men Being Denied Transit through Azeri Checkpoints
• Have the Russian Peacekeepers Changed Under Lentsov?
• All Parties are in Breach of the November 2020 Trilateral Ceasefire Agreement

Episode 259 | Recorded: June 2, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 259, June 2, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - June 2, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Current Living and Humanitarian Conditions
• Morale after Pashinyan’s Recognition of Artsakh in Azerbaijan
• How is Artsakh Responding to Aliyev’s Amnesty Threats?
• Moral of the Artsakhtsi Population
• About Artsakh Men Being Denied Transit through Azeri Checkpoints
• Have the Russian Peacekeepers Changed Under Lentsov?
• All Parties are in Breach of the November 2020 Trilateral Ceasefire Agreement

Episode 259 | Recorded: June 2, 2023

Dziunik Aghajanian - on Armenian Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, the Pashinyan Agenda, and Mother Armenia

Guest:

• Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian

Topics:

• Intro to Ms Aghajanian
  • Career path, Mentors, Influencers
  • Parting ways with the MFA
• How did Armenia Resist Turkish Pressure prior to 2018
• Impressions of 2018 events
• On Pashinyan’s Policies to Surrender Artsakh
  • Letter Planning the Surrender
  • Messaging Aliyev to begin Instigations
  • Changing Security Doctrine
• The Myth of Western Security Guarantees
• Pashinyan’s Fiction re Alma Ata and Madrid Principles
• On Armenia’s National Interests
• On Armenian

Dziunik Aghajanian - on Armenian Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, the Pashinyan Agenda, and Mother Armenia

Guest:

• Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian

Topics:

• Intro to Ms Aghajanian
  • Career path, Mentors, Influencers
  • Parting ways with the MFA
• How did Armenia Resist Turkish Pressure prior to 2018
• Impressions of 2018 events
• On Pashinyan’s Policies to Surrender Artsakh
  • Letter Planning the Surrender
  • Messaging Aliyev to begin Instigations
  • Changing Security Doctrine
• The Myth of Western Security Guarantees
• Pashinyan’s Fiction re Alma Ata and Madrid Principles
• On Armenia’s National Interests
• On Armenian

Guest:

• Arthur Khachikyan

Topics:

• Armenia celebrates May 28
  • A new political movement, Mother Armenia, was announced.
• Aliyev Threatens, Pashinyan Concedes
• Erdogan Reelected President in Turkey
• Goodbye CSTO, Hello NATO?

Episode 257 | Recorded: May 30, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur Khachikyan

Topics:

• Armenia celebrates May 28
  • A new political movement, Mother Armenia, was announced.
• Aliyev Threatens, Pashinyan Concedes
• Erdogan Reelected President in Turkey
• Goodbye CSTO, Hello NATO?

Episode 257 | Recorded: May 30, 2023

Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• Accelerated Negotiations
  • Negotiations Carousel
  • Meghri Railway
  • Russia Finances Rasht-Astara
  • Rallies in Artsakh and Kornidzor
• Artsakh Domestic Politics

Episode 256 | Recorded: May 22, 2023

Guest:

• Tevan Poghosyan

Topics:

• Accelerated Negotiations
  • Negotiations Carousel
  • Meghri Railway
  • Russia Finances Rasht-Astara
  • Rallies in Artsakh and Kornidzor
• Artsakh Domestic Politics

Episode 256 | Recorded: May 22, 2023

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topic:

• Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel Meet in Brussels
  • Azerbaijan Attacks Sotk
• Turkish Presidential Elections

Episode 255 | Recorded: May 15, 2023

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topic:

• Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel Meet in Brussels
  • Azerbaijan Attacks Sotk
• Turkish Presidential Elections

Episode 255 | Recorded: May 15, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 253, May 11, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - Mayil 11, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• May 11 Azeri attacks on Sotk, Armenia
• Azerbaijan blocking ICRC convoys
• Sarsang reservoir depleting
• Rumors of a second pseudo-eco activist effort
• Lentsov in Baku - what results?
• Artsakh Ombuds & FM activities
• Matthew Bryza bemoans Armenian Opp & diaspora
  • US Senate FR committee calls for sanctions
• May 9 in Artsakh
  • Armenians, Artsakh and the victory in WW2

Episode 253 | Recorded: May 11, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 253, May 11, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - Mayil 11, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• May 11 Azeri attacks on Sotk, Armenia
• Azerbaijan blocking ICRC convoys
• Sarsang reservoir depleting
• Rumors of a second pseudo-eco activist effort
• Lentsov in Baku - what results?
• Artsakh Ombuds & FM activities
• Matthew Bryza bemoans Armenian Opp & diaspora
  • US Senate FR committee calls for sanctions
• May 9 in Artsakh
  • Armenians, Artsakh and the victory in WW2

Episode 253 | Recorded: May 11, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations Continue
• Latest IRI Armenia Poll Results
• Armenian Census 2022 - Preliminary Results

Episode 252 | Recorded: May 9, 2023

Guest:

• Hrant Mikaelian

Topics:

• Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations Continue
• Latest IRI Armenia Poll Results
• Armenian Census 2022 - Preliminary Results

Episode 252 | Recorded: May 9, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur Khachikyan

Topics:

• Azerbaijan Officially Blocks Berdzor/Lachin Corridor
• Update on Armenian-Azeri Negotiations
• Drug Use Epidemic in Armenia

Episode 251 | Recorded: May 1, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur Khachikyan

Topics:

• Azerbaijan Officially Blocks Berdzor/Lachin Corridor
• Update on Armenian-Azeri Negotiations
• Drug Use Epidemic in Armenia

Episode 251 | Recorded: May 1, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 250, Apr 28, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - April 28, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Lachin/Berdzor Corridor Blocked on April 23
  • So-called “Eco-activists” Have Left.
  • Armenian Rejects Discussions on Corridor Conditions
• Does the Government have a plan?
• Lentsov Replaces Volkov
• Artsakh Farmers Fired Upon - Again
• Would Artsakhtsis accept Azerbaijani Citizenship?

Episode 250 | Recorded: April 28, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 250, Apr 28, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - April 28, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• Lachin/Berdzor Corridor Blocked on April 23
  • So-called “Eco-activists” Have Left.
  • Armenian Rejects Discussions on Corridor Conditions
• Does the Government have a plan?
• Lentsov Replaces Volkov
• Artsakh Farmers Fired Upon - Again
• Would Artsakhtsis accept Azerbaijani Citizenship?

Episode 250 | Recorded: April 28, 2023

Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Armenian Genocide: 108 Anniversary
• Azerbaijan Strangles Artsakh
  • Artsakh Strangled
  • International Community
  • Pashinyan’s 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

Guest:

• Arthur G. Martirosyan

Topics:

• Armenian Genocide: 108 Anniversary
• Azerbaijan Strangles Artsakh
  • Artsakh Strangled
  • International Community
  • Pashinyan’s 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

Guest:

• Anna Kostanyan

Topics:

• Intro to Anna Kostanyan and Hamakhmbum (Consolidation) Movement
• New HR Ombudswoman Anahit Manasyan
• Azeri Attacks and Infiltrations into Armenia
• Yerevan Mayor-less Until End of 2023 Elections

Episode 248 | Recorded: April 16, 2023

Guest:

• Anna Kostanyan

Topics:

• Intro to Anna Kostanyan and Hamakhmbum (Consolidation) Movement
• New HR Ombudswoman Anahit Manasyan
• Azeri Attacks and Infiltrations into Armenia
• Yerevan Mayor-less Until End of 2023 Elections

Episode 248 | Recorded: April 16, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 246, Apr 12, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - April 12, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• April 11 Azeri Aggression near Tegh
  • What Agency does Artsakh have in keeping links open?
• Bothsidism of EU and Russia in the face of Azeri Aggression
• Who is to Blame for the Continuing Losses in Armenian Life?
• Reaction of the Armenian Government
• About the EU Mission and its Role and Effectiveness
• Stepanakert invites Baku to talks
• Artsakh Farmers Urged to work in Russian Presence

Episode 246 | Recorded: April 12, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 246, Apr 12, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - April 12, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• April 11 Azeri Aggression near Tegh
  • What Agency does Artsakh have in keeping links open?
• Bothsidism of EU and Russia in the face of Azeri Aggression
• Who is to Blame for the Continuing Losses in Armenian Life?
• Reaction of the Armenian Government
• About the EU Mission and its Role and Effectiveness
• Stepanakert invites Baku to talks
• Artsakh Farmers Urged to work in Russian Presence

Episode 246 | Recorded: April 12, 2023

Guest:

• Naira Melikyan

In this Conversations on Groong episode, we’ll be talking Naira Melikyan who shares troubling information from her attempt to travel to Artsakh via the newly built road passing by the village of Kornidzor. Armenian border guards turned away the Miasin group citing security concerns.

Episode 245 | Recorded: April 7, 2023

Guest:

• Naira Melikyan

In this Conversations on Groong episode, we’ll be talking Naira Melikyan who shares troubling information from her attempt to travel to Artsakh via the newly built road passing by the village of Kornidzor. Armenian border guards turned away the Miasin group citing security concerns.

Episode 245 | Recorded: April 7, 2023

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• What agreements were reached between China and Russia?
• What is the role of India in the new world order?
• Consequence of moving away from a dollar-denominated global economic order?
• China as peacemaker in Ukraine
• China as peacemaker in the Middle East
• China’s role in Iran and South Caucasus
• How should Armenia navigate world order changes?

Episode 244 | Recorded: April 5, 2023

Guest:

• Benyamin Poghosyan

Topics:

• What agreements were reached between China and Russia?
• What is the role of India in the new world order?
• Consequence of moving away from a dollar-denominated global economic order?
• China as peacemaker in Ukraine
• China as peacemaker in the Middle East
• China’s role in Iran and South Caucasus
• How should Armenia navigate world order changes?

Episode 244 | Recorded: April 5, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 243, Apr 4, 2023

Armenian News Network Groong - April 4, 2023

Guest:

• Gev Iskajyan

Topics:

• The Current Living Conditions
  • Complete gas cutoff for 2 weeks
  • Weather clearing, rolling blackouts alleviate
• Young farmer hits landmine
• Azeris Tighten Blockade on March 25
• Situation with the Sarsang Reservoir
• Artsakh FM meets French Delegation in Yerevan
  • What do Western Statements mean to us?
  • What do they signal to Azerbaijan?

Episode 243 | Recorded: April 4, 2023