Nikol Pashinyan
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Nikol Pashinyan has been a central figure in Groong’s coverage since the podcast launched in 2020. He rose to power in 2018 through a street movement that its proponents called the Velvet Revolution — though a substantial segment of Armenian political opinion views the events as a color revolution or externally influenced regime change operation rather than a spontaneous civic uprising. Under Pashinyan, Armenia has undergone one of the most turbulent periods in its post-independence history.
The most consequential event of Pashinyan’s tenure was Armenia’s defeat in the 44-Day War of 2020, which ended with the loss of most of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) under a Russian-brokered ceasefire. Pashinyan survived political pressure to resign and consolidated power through snap elections in 2021. The September 2023 Azerbaijani offensive that caused the ethnic cleansing of the entire Armenian population of Artsakh deepened the crisis of legitimacy — both internationally and domestically — as critics argue his concessions to Aliyev made the outcome inevitable.
Since 2022, Pashinyan has undertaken a significant reorientation of Armenian foreign policy: suspending participation in the CSTO , deepening ties with France, the EU, and the United States, and accepting Western security assistance including an EU monitoring mission on the Armenian border. This pivot away from Russia has defined Armenian geopolitics in the post-Artsakh period. Groong has covered every major step of this reorientation, including what it means for Armenia’s relationship with Iran, India, and other partners.
Domestically, Groong’s coverage of Pashinyan addresses his government’s confrontation with the Armenian Church , the arrest of opposition figures and political prisoners , the Tavush border delimitation controversy, and Civil Contract’s campaign in the June 2026 parliamentary elections . Critics covered extensively on Groong argue that Pashinyan has used his parliamentary supermajority to weaken democratic institutions and neutralize political opposition under the guise of reform.
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Jeffrey Sachs - Escalation in Syria, COP29, Advice for Armenia | Ep 391 - Dec 5, 2024 [EP391]
Posted on Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 | Category: Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, USA, Turkey, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Iran, Ukraine, Israel, Middle East, Georgia, BRICS, NATO, Geopolitics, China, European Union, Lebanon
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Topics:
- Escalation in Syria
- COP29 Summit
- Can NATO save Armenia?
Episode 391 | Recorded: December 4, 2024
Transcript: Jeffrey Sachs - Escalation in Syria, COP29, Advice for Armenia | Ep 391 - Dec 5, 2024 [EP391]
Posted on Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 | Category: Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, USA, Turkey, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Iran, Ukraine, Israel, Middle East, Georgia, BRICS, NATO, Geopolitics, China, European Union, Lebanon, TranscriptEscalation in Syria. COP29 Summit. Can NATO save Armenia?
Benyamin Poghosyan - COP29 Post Mortem, Azerbaijan Slams Polish President, Developments in the Middle East, Post-Election Georgia, Russian-Armenian Relations | Ep 390 - Dec 1, 2024 [EP390]
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Middle East, Georgia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, European Union, NATO, China, Geopolitics, Human Rights | Series: wir
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Topics:
- COP29 Post-Mortem
- Azerbaijan Slams Polish President in Armenia
- Developments in the Middle East
- Post-election Developments in Georgia
- Russian Intel Warnings to Armenia
Episode 390 | Recorded: December 2, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - COP29 Post Mortem, Azerbaijan Slams Polish President, Developments in the Middle East, Post-Election Georgia, Russian-Armenian Relations | Ep 390 - Dec 1, 2024 [EP390]
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Middle East, Georgia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, European Union, NATO, China, Geopolitics, Human RightsGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- COP29 Post-Mortem
- Azerbaijan Slams Polish President in Armenia
- Developments in the Middle East
- Post-election Developments in Georgia
- Russian Intel Warnings to Armenia
Episode 390 | Recorded: December 2, 2024
Arthur G. Martirosyan - Government Firings by Text, Another Scandalous Pashinyan Interview, New Escalation in Ukraine | Ep 387 - Nov 24, 2024 [EP387]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, China, Genocide, Economy, Middle East, NATO, Syria | Series: wir
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- Supreme Judicial Council Head, MPs resign at Pashinyanâs âAskâ
- Another Pashinyan Interview, More Scandalous Statements
- Speed Cameras, Government Officials Cars
- âWestern Azerbaijanâ â âWestern Armeniaâ
- EU Mission in Armenia
- New Escalation in Ukraine
Episode 387 | Recorded: November 25, 2024
Arthur G. Martirosyan - Government Firings by Text, Another Scandalous Pashinyan Interview, New Escalation in Ukraine | Ep 387 - Nov 24, 2024 [EP387]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, China, Genocide, Economy, Middle East, NATO, SyriaGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Supreme Judicial Council Head, MPs resign at Pashinyanâs âAskâ
- Another Pashinyan Interview, More Scandalous Statements
- Speed Cameras, Government Officials Cars
- âWestern Azerbaijanâ â âWestern Armeniaâ
- EU Mission in Armenia
- New Escalation in Ukraine
Episode 387 | Recorded: November 25, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks, COP29 in Baku, Gyumri Politics, Police Reform | Ep 386 - Nov 17, 2024 [EP386]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Human Rights, Economy, Ukraine, China, Iran, Israel, Middle East | Series: wir
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Guest:
Topics:
- Armenia-Azerbaijan talks
- COP29: Diplomacy and boycotts
- Gyumri’s political intrigues
- Mass dismissal of Armenian government members
- Police âreformâ
- Legislative Changes In Preparation For Elections
Episode 386 | Recorded: November 17, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks, COP29 in Baku, Gyumri Politics, Police Reform | Ep 386 - Nov 17, 2024 [EP386]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Human Rights, Economy, Ukraine, China, Iran, Israel, Middle EastGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenia-Azerbaijan talks
- COP29: Diplomacy and boycotts
- Gyumri’s political intrigues
- Mass dismissal of Armenian government members
- Police âreformâ
- Legislative Changes In Preparation For Elections
Episode 386 | Recorded: November 17, 2024
Suren Sargsyan - Armenia and Trump’s Election as President Again | Ep 384 - Nov 9, 2024 [EP384]
Posted on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, USA, Middle East, Ukraine, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Israel, Lebanon, Genocide, Armenian Church, China, Russia, NATO, Iran, Economy, Human Rights | Series: cog
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Topic:
- Armenia, Armenian Americans, Artsakh
- Ukraine War, NATO, China
- Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran
Episode 384 | Recorded: April 3, 2023
Suren Sargsyan - Armenia and Trump’s Election as President Again | Ep 384 - Nov 9, 2024 [EP384]
Posted on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, USA, Middle East, Ukraine, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Israel, Lebanon, Genocide, Armenian Church, China, Russia, NATO, Iran, Economy, Human RightsGroong Links:
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Topic:
- Armenia, Armenian Americans, Artsakh
- Ukraine War, NATO, China
- Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran
Episode 384 | Recorded: April 3, 2023
Benyamin Poghosyan - China, BRICS, New World Order, Armenia in Kazan, Georgian Elections in 2024 | Ep 382 - Nov 4, 2024 [EP382]
Posted on Monday, Nov 4, 2024 | Category: China, World Order, Georgia, Armenia, Russia, USA, India, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, BRICS, NATO, Turkey, Iran, Economy, European Union, Geopolitics, Syria | Series: cog
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- China, and the New World Order
- BRICS Summit and Multipolarity
- Armenia at BRICS
- Georgian Elections in 2024
Episode 382 | Recorded: October 29, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - China, BRICS, New World Order, Armenia in Kazan, Georgian Elections in 2024 | Ep 382 - Nov 4, 2024 [EP382]
Posted on Monday, Nov 4, 2024 | Category: China, World Order, Georgia, Armenia, Russia, USA, India, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, BRICS, NATO, Turkey, Iran, Economy, European Union, Geopolitics, SyriaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- China, and the New World Order
- BRICS Summit and Multipolarity
- Armenia at BRICS
- Georgian Elections in 2024
Episode 382 | Recorded: October 29, 2024
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Guest:
Topics:
- Georgian Elections Outcome
- Political Landscape
- Effect on Armenia and Beyond
Episode 381 | Recorded: November 3, 2024
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Georgian Elections Outcome
- Political Landscape
- Effect on Armenia and Beyond
Episode 381 | Recorded: November 3, 2024
Harut Sassounian - Armenian American and the 2024 US Presidential Elections | Ep 380 - Nov 2, 2024 [EP380]
Posted on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, USA, Elections, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, Russia, NATO, Economy, Middle East, Turkey | Series: cog
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On the Major US Presidential Candidates Do Minor Candidates Matter for us? Are We Organized Enough to Influence US Elections? How would Harris or Trump Affect Armenia & Region?
Episode 380 | Recorded: November 1, 2024
Harut Sassounian - Armenian American and the 2024 US Presidential Elections | Ep 380 - Nov 2, 2024 [EP380]
Posted on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, USA, Elections, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, Russia, NATO, Economy, Middle East, TurkeyGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
On the Major US Presidential Candidates Do Minor Candidates Matter for us? Are We Organized Enough to Influence US Elections? How would Harris or Trump Affect Armenia & Region?
Episode 380 | Recorded: November 1, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - BRICS, Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks, COP29, EU Res | Ep 379 - Oct 27, 2024 [EP379]
Posted on Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Genocide, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, Syria, European Union, Lebanon, NATO | Series: wir
Groong Links:
Guest:
- Anna Karapetyan Director of the Insight Analytical Center for Applied Policy and Research.
Topics:
- Armenia at the BRICS Summit
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenia at COP29
- European Parliament Resolution
Episode 379 | Recorded: October 29, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - BRICS, Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks, COP29, EU Res | Ep 379 - Oct 27, 2024 [EP379]
Posted on Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Genocide, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, Syria, European Union, Lebanon, NATOGroong Links:
Guest:
- Anna Karapetyan Director of the Insight Analytical Center for Applied Policy and Research.
Topics:
- Armenia at the BRICS Summit
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenia at COP29
- European Parliament Resolution
Episode 379 | Recorded: October 29, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - Armenia Azerbaijan, Moldova Georgia Elections, Iran Russia, BRICS in Kazan, Russia | Ep 376 - Oct 20, 2024 [EP376]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Iran, USA, Israel, Lebanon, Armenian Church, BRICS, Middle East, Syria, China, Ukraine, Genocide, Human Rights, European Union, Geopolitics | Series: wir
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Guest:
Topics:
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Elections in Moldova and Georgia
- Iran Russia Relations
- BRICS Summit in Kaza, Russia
Episode 376 | Recorded: October 20, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - Armenia Azerbaijan, Moldova Georgia Elections, Iran Russia, BRICS in Kazan, Russia | Ep 376 - Oct 20, 2024 [EP376]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Iran, USA, Israel, Lebanon, Armenian Church, BRICS, Middle East, Syria, China, Ukraine, Genocide, Human Rights, European Union, GeopoliticsGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Elections in Moldova and Georgia
- Iran Russia Relations
- BRICS Summit in Kaza, Russia
Episode 376 | Recorded: October 20, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Azerbaijan Escalates Threats, Russia-Armenia Relations, Eat Rice, not Wheat, Have some Cold Winters, Srbazan Movement Update, Regional Geopolitics, Georgian Elections | Ep 374 - Oct 13, 2024 [EP374]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Middle East, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Israel, Artsakh Blockade, Economy, European Union, NATO, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, China, Ukraine | Series: wir
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Azerbaijan Escalates Threats
- Russia-Armenia Relations
- Eat Rice, not Wheat, Have some Cold Winters!
- Srbazan Movement Update
- Regional Geopolitics
- Iran-Russia
- Israel-Iran
- Georgian Elections
Episode 374 | Recorded: October 14, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Azerbaijan Escalates Threats, Russia-Armenia Relations, Eat Rice, not Wheat, Have some Cold Winters, Srbazan Movement Update, Regional Geopolitics, Georgian Elections | Ep 374 - Oct 13, 2024 [EP374]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Middle East, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Israel, Artsakh Blockade, Economy, European Union, NATO, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, China, UkraineGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Azerbaijan Escalates Threats
- Russia-Armenia Relations
- Eat Rice, not Wheat, Have some Cold Winters!
- Srbazan Movement Update
- Regional Geopolitics
- Iran-Russia
- Israel-Iran
- Georgian Elections
Episode 374 | Recorded: October 14, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia Azerbaijan, Escalation in the Middle East, Constitutional Court Punts, Upcoming BRICS Summit | Ep 373 - Oct 6, 2024 [EP373]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Israel, Iran, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, China, Economy, Syria, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Genocide, Geopolitics, Lebanon | Series: wir
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Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Talks
- Escalation in the Middle East
- Constitutional Court Punts
- Upcoming BRICS Summit
Episode 373 | Recorded: Octoberr 7, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia Azerbaijan, Escalation in the Middle East, Constitutional Court Punts, Upcoming BRICS Summit | Ep 373 - Oct 6, 2024 [EP373]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Israel, Iran, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, China, Economy, Syria, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Genocide, Geopolitics, LebanonGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Talks
- Escalation in the Middle East
- Constitutional Court Punts
- Upcoming BRICS Summit
Episode 373 | Recorded: Octoberr 7, 2024
Vahram Ter Matevosyan - The Dynamics of Identity and Geopolitics in the South Caucasus | Ep 372 - Oct 5, 2024 [EP372]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, History, Geopolitics, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, Genocide, China, Economy, European Union, India | Series: cog
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- Armenian Identity and Integration in the South Caucasus
- On the Nature and Thinking of the Armenian Constitution
- Relations with Russia Through Time
- The Geopolitics Around the South Caucasus
Episode 372 | Recorded: October 2, 2024
Vahram Ter Matevosyan - The Dynamics of Identity and Geopolitics in the South Caucasus | Ep 372 - Oct 5, 2024 [EP372]
Posted on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 | Category: Russia, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, History, Geopolitics, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, Genocide, China, Economy, European Union, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenian Identity and Integration in the South Caucasus
- On the Nature and Thinking of the Armenian Constitution
- Relations with Russia Through Time
- The Geopolitics Around the South Caucasus
Episode 372 | Recorded: October 2, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Commemorating the 44-Day War, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Draft 2025 State Budget, | Ep 371 - Sep 29, 2024 [EP371]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Economy, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Armenian Church, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, European Union, India | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Tavush Protests Gain Momentum
- Pashinyan Pressing Ahead with Land Concessions
- Poll Results on Tavush Protests
Episode 371 | Recorded: September 30, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Commemorating the 44-Day War, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Draft 2025 State Budget, | Ep 371 - Sep 29, 2024 [EP371]
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Economy, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Armenian Church, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, European Union, IndiaGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Tavush Protests Gain Momentum
- Pashinyan Pressing Ahead with Land Concessions
- Poll Results on Tavush Protests
Episode 371 | Recorded: September 30, 2024
Arthur G Martirosyan - Armenian Independence Day, Strategic Partnerships, Talks with Azerbaijan | Ep 368 - Sep 22, 2024 [EP368]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, USA, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, NATO, Ukraine, Israel, China, European Union, Iran, Economy, Human Rights, Middle East | Series: wir
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Guest:
Topics:
- Armenian Day of Independence: Sep. 21
- âStrategic Partnershipsâ
- Armenian Azerbaijani Talks
Episode 368 | Recorded: September 23, 2024
Arthur G Martirosyan - Armenian Independence Day, Strategic Partnerships, Talks with Azerbaijan | Ep 368 - Sep 22, 2024 [EP368]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, USA, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, NATO, Ukraine, Israel, China, European Union, Iran, Economy, Human Rights, Middle EastGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenian Day of Independence: Sep. 21
- âStrategic Partnershipsâ
- Armenian Azerbaijani Talks
Episode 368 | Recorded: September 23, 2024
Pascal Lottaz - Neutrality Studies, Armenia and the Incoming Multipolar World | Ep 367 - Sep 23, 2024 [EP367]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, World Order, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, BRICS, European Union, China, Genocide, NATO, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, India | Series: cog, video
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Guest:
Topics:
- What is Neutrality Studies?
- Rise of the Multi-Polar World
Episode 367 | Recorded: September 18, 2024
Pascal Lottaz - Neutrality Studies, Armenia and the Incoming Multipolar World | Ep 367 - Sep 23, 2024 [EP367]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, World Order, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, BRICS, European Union, China, Genocide, NATO, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, IndiaGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- What is Neutrality Studies?
- Rise of the Multi-Polar World
Episode 367 | Recorded: September 18, 2024
Arthur Khachatryan - Politics and Economy in Armenia, Fall 2024 | Ep 366 - Sep 21, 2024 [EP366]
Posted on Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, European Union, Israel, Genocide, Ukraine | Series: cog
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Guest:
Topics:
- The Governmentâs Track Record
- The State of the Economy
- âPivot to the Westâ
- Elections in Georgia
Episode 366 | Recorded: September 18, 2024
Arthur Khachatryan - Politics and Economy in Armenia, Fall 2024 | Ep 366 - Sep 21, 2024 [EP366]
Posted on Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, European Union, Israel, Genocide, UkraineGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- The Governmentâs Track Record
- The State of the Economy
- âPivot to the Westâ
- Elections in Georgia
Episode 366 | Recorded: September 18, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - September 12-13 Anniv, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, More USAID, Georgian Parliamentary Elections | Ep 365 - Sep 15, 2024 [EP365]
Posted on Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Turkey, Georgia, Iran, NATO, Ukraine, China, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, India | Series: wir
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Guest:
Topics:
- September 12-13 Anniversary
- Between Blinken and a Hard Place
- More USAID for Armenia
- Georgian Parliamentary Elections
Episode 365 | Recorded: Sep. 17, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - September 12-13 Anniv, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, More USAID, Georgian Parliamentary Elections | Ep 365 - Sep 15, 2024 [EP365]
Posted on Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Turkey, Georgia, Iran, NATO, Ukraine, China, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Middle East, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- September 12-13 Anniversary
- Between Blinken and a Hard Place
- More USAID for Armenia
- Georgian Parliamentary Elections
Episode 365 | Recorded: Sep. 17, 2024
Giro Manoyan - The ARF in Armenia’s Politics | Ep 364 - Sep 16, 2024 [EP364]
Posted on Monday, Sep 16, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Economy, Diaspora, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Genocide, Georgia | Series: cog
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- Role of the Opposition
- Relations with the Tavush Movement
- Relations with the Diaspora
Episode 364 | Recorded: September 13, 2024
Giro Manoyan - The ARF in Armenia’s Politics | Ep 364 - Sep 16, 2024 [EP364]
Posted on Monday, Sep 16, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Economy, Diaspora, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Genocide, GeorgiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Role of the Opposition
- Relations with the Tavush Movement
- Relations with the Diaspora
Episode 364 | Recorded: September 13, 2024
David Darchiashvili - Georgian Elections in October 2024| Ep 363 - Sep 14, 2024 [EP363]
Posted on Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Elections, Azerbaijan, Russia, USA, Human Rights, Armenian Church, European Union, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Economy, NATO, China | Series: cog
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Guest:
Topics:
- Election and Politics, and The Geopolitical Context
- Who are the Major External Influencers in Georgiaâs Politics?
- Why is the EU hell bent against the Law on âForeign Agentsâ?
- Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Russia Relations
Episode 363 | Recorded: September 11, 2024
David Darchiashvili - Georgian Elections in October 2024| Ep 363 - Sep 14, 2024 [EP363]
Posted on Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Elections, Azerbaijan, Russia, USA, Human Rights, Armenian Church, European Union, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Economy, NATO, ChinaGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Election and Politics, and The Geopolitical Context
- Who are the Major External Influencers in Georgiaâs Politics?
- Why is the EU hell bent against the Law on âForeign Agentsâ?
- Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Russia Relations
Episode 363 | Recorded: September 11, 2024
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Guest:
- Mr. Vardan Aramyan - Fmr. Minister of Finance, Republic of Armenia
Topics:
- Inflation
- Monetary Policy
- Economic Performance
- Remittances
- National Debt
- Economic Outlook
- References
Episode 362 | Recorded: Septemberr 11, 2024
Groong Links:
Guest:
- Mr. Vardan Aramyan - Fmr. Minister of Finance, Republic of Armenia
Topics:
- Inflation
- Monetary Policy
- Economic Performance
- Remittances
- National Debt
- Economic Outlook
- References
Episode 362 | Recorded: Septemberr 11, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran Shuts Down Talk of Zangezur Corridor, Regional Trade Routes, Accountability and the Foreign Intelligence Service, Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections | Ep 361 - Sep 8, 2024 [EP361]
Posted on Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Geopolitics, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Genocide, China, Economy, Israel, Middle East | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Iran Shuts Down Talk of âZangezur Corridorâ
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Iran Armenia Trade / BRICS
- Foreign Intelligence Service
- Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections
Episode 361 | Recorded: September 11, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran Shuts Down Talk of Zangezur Corridor, Regional Trade Routes, Accountability and the Foreign Intelligence Service, Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections | Ep 361 - Sep 8, 2024 [EP361]
Posted on Thursday, Sep 12, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Geopolitics, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, BRICS, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Genocide, China, Economy, Israel, Middle EastGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Iran Shuts Down Talk of âZangezur Corridorâ
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Iran Armenia Trade / BRICS
- Foreign Intelligence Service
- Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections
Episode 361 | Recorded: September 11, 2024
Glenn Diesen - Russia and The Eurasian World Order | Ep 359 - Sep 4, 2024 [EP359]
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Video, World Order, Armenia, China, Turkey, India, Iran, Georgia, Economy, Israel, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, NATO, Azerbaijan | Series: cog, video
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- Norwegian & NATO Support for Ukraine
- âThe Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Orderâ
- Small States and Multipolarity
- Armenia’s Position in a Multipolar World
Episode 359 | Recorded: August 30, 2024
Glenn Diesen - Russia and The Eurasian World Order | Ep 359 - Sep 4, 2024 [EP359]
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Video, World Order, Armenia, China, Turkey, India, Iran, Georgia, Economy, Israel, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, NATO, AzerbaijanGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Norwegian & NATO Support for Ukraine
- âThe Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Orderâ
- Small States and Multipolarity
- Armenia’s Position in a Multipolar World
Episode 359 | Recorded: August 30, 2024
Transcript: Glenn Diesen - Russia and The Eurasian World Order | Ep 359 - Sep 4, 2024 [EP359]
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Video, World Order, Armenia, China, Turkey, India, Iran, Georgia, Economy, Israel, Human Rights, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, NATO, Azerbaijan, TranscriptNorwegian & NATO Support for Ukraine. “The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order”. Small States and Multipolarity. Armenia’s Position in a Multipolar World.
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia, Artsakh, Pashinyan Press Conf, Putin in Baku | Ep 358 - Sep 1, 2024 [EP358]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, BRICS, Georgia, Ukraine, China, Israel, European Union, NATO, Economy, Geopolitics | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Declarations of Independence
- Declaration of State Sovereignty of Armenia (1990)
- Artsakh Independence Day - September 2 (1991)
- Pashinyan Press Conference
- Negotiations Formats
- Artsakh Rights & Security as Pashinyanâs âNational Securityâ Problem
- Armenian and Azerbaijani Constitutions
- Liberating Occupied Armenian Territories
- Putin in Baku
- Azerbaijanâs Application to BRICS
Episode 358 | Recorded: September 2, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia, Artsakh, Pashinyan Press Conf, Putin in Baku | Ep 358 - Sep 1, 2024 [EP358]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, BRICS, Georgia, Ukraine, China, Israel, European Union, NATO, Economy, GeopoliticsGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Declarations of Independence
- Declaration of State Sovereignty of Armenia (1990)
- Artsakh Independence Day - September 2 (1991)
- Pashinyan Press Conference
- Negotiations Formats
- Artsakh Rights & Security as Pashinyanâs âNational Securityâ Problem
- Armenian and Azerbaijani Constitutions
- Liberating Occupied Armenian Territories
- Putin in Baku
- Azerbaijanâs Application to BRICS
Episode 358 | Recorded: September 2, 2024
Pietro Shakarian - Russia, Iran, Armenia Relations, Ukraine Kursk Gambit, Travel Notes | Ep 357 - Aug 31, 2024 [EP357]
Posted on Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, NATO, Georgia, Israel, Middle East, Turkey, Genocide, China, Geopolitics, Economy, India | Series: cog
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- Russian-Iranian Relations
- Russian-Armenian Relations
- Ukraineâs Kursk Gambit
- Pavel Durov Arrested in France
- Observations from Armenia and Russia
Episode 357 | Recorded: August 28, 2024
Pietro Shakarian - Russia, Iran, Armenia Relations, Ukraine Kursk Gambit, Travel Notes | Ep 357 - Aug 31, 2024 [EP357]
Posted on Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 | Category: Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, NATO, Georgia, Israel, Middle East, Turkey, Genocide, China, Geopolitics, Economy, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Russian-Iranian Relations
- Russian-Armenian Relations
- Ukraineâs Kursk Gambit
- Pavel Durov Arrested in France
- Observations from Armenia and Russia
Episode 357 | Recorded: August 28, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Goris Kapan Road Handover Cover Up | Ep 355 - Aug 18, 2024 [EP355]
Posted on Monday, Aug 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey | Series: wir
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- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Goris Kapan Road Cover UP
Episode 355 | Recorded: August 19, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Goris Kapan Road Handover Cover Up | Ep 355 - Aug 18, 2024 [EP355]
Posted on Monday, Aug 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Iran, NATO, TurkeyGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Goris Kapan Road Cover UP
Episode 355 | Recorded: August 19, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - Iran’s Geopolitical Moves, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Stalled Normalization | Ep 353 - Aug 11, 2024 [EP353]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Lebanon, Russia, USA, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Turkey, Georgia, China, Genocide, Ukraine | Series: wir
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- Iranâs Geopolitical Moves
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Stalled âNormalizationâ
Episode 353 | Recorded: August 12, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - Iran’s Geopolitical Moves, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Stalled Normalization | Ep 353 - Aug 11, 2024 [EP353]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Lebanon, Russia, USA, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Turkey, Georgia, China, Genocide, UkraineGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Iranâs Geopolitical Moves
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Stalled âNormalizationâ
Episode 353 | Recorded: August 12, 2024
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Topics:
- Background on Amb. Melikian
- From Revolution to War
- Goris-Kapan Handover
- Armenia’s “Pivot” To The West
- Srbazan Movement
- Pan-Armenian Diplomatic Council
Episode 352a | Recorded: August 12, 2024
Vahagn Melikian - Armenian Foreign Policy and The Srbazan Movement | Ep 352, Aug 12, 2024 [EP352]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Turkey, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Israel, China, Iran, Geopolitics, Georgia, Lebanon, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Background on Amb. Melikian
- From Revolution to War
- Goris-Kapan Handover
- Armenia’s “Pivot” To The West
- Srbazan Movement
- Pan-Armenian Diplomatic Council
Episode 352a | Recorded: August 12, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - US Leadership Changes, Iran Armenia Relations, Russian-Armenian Relations, EU Push for an Agreement, Srbazan Movement Next Steps | Ep 351 - Aug 4, 2024 [EP351]
Posted on Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Economy, China, Genocide, Human Rights, Ukraine, Israel, European Union, NATO | Series: wir
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- US Leadership Changes
- Iran Armenia Relations
- Russian-Armenian Relations
- EU Push for an Agreement
- Srbazan Movement Next Steps
Episode 351 | Recorded: August 6, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - US Leadership Changes, Iran Armenia Relations, Russian-Armenian Relations, EU Push for an Agreement, Srbazan Movement Next Steps | Ep 351 - Aug 4, 2024 [EP351]
Posted on Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Economy, China, Genocide, Human Rights, Ukraine, Israel, European Union, NATOGroong Links:
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- US Leadership Changes
- Iran Armenia Relations
- Russian-Armenian Relations
- EU Push for an Agreement
- Srbazan Movement Next Steps
Episode 351 | Recorded: August 6, 2024
Arman Grigoryan - Armenia's Misguided Pivot to the West, Turkish Involvement in Second Karabakh War, Corridors | Ep 349 - August 1, 2024 [EP349]
Posted on Thursday, Aug 1, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Turkey, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, NATO, Israel, China, Human Rights, Georgia, Iran, Middle East | Series: cog
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- Revolutionary Mistakes
- Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications
- Misguided Pivot
- Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War
Episode 349 | Recorded: July 31, 2024