Tag: Sergei Melkonian

Sergei Melkonian is a political analyst and commentator who has appeared regularly on Groong to discuss Armenian domestic politics, regional geopolitics, and developments in the South Caucasus. See his guest page for full biography and episode list.

His Groong appearances cover a broad range of topics including the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, political dynamics within Armenia ahead of the 2026 elections, the Israel-Iran conflict and its regional implications, and the opposition’s position on the Pashinyan government’s foreign policy. Note that Sergei Melkonian is a different person from Monte Melkonian, the Armenian military commander who died in 1993.

Sergei Melkonian - 'No Peace' Negotiations | Aliyev Snap Elections | Russia Armenia Relations | Ukraine War | Ep 297, Dec 10, 2023 [EP297]

Posted on Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Genocide, Ukraine, Turkey

Guest:

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

Sergei Melkonian - Israel-Palestine | Future of Artsakhtsis | Armenia Azerbaijani Negotiations | Ep 284, Oct 8, 2023 [EP284]

Posted on Monday, Oct 9, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Israel, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Middle East, Syria | Series: wir

Guest:

Topics:

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

Episode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023

Sergei Melkonian - Israel-Palestine | Future of Artsakhtsis | Armenia Azerbaijani Negotiations | Ep 284, Oct 8, 2023 [EP284]

Posted on Monday, Oct 9, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Israel, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Genocide, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Middle East, Syria

Guest:

Topics:

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

Episode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023

Sergei Melkonian - War of Words with Russia | Iran's Diplomatic Perspective | Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations | Artsakh: New Parliament Speaker [EP272]

Posted on Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Geopolitics | Series: wir

Guest:

Topics:

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

Episode 272 | Recorded: August 7, 2023

Sergei Melkonian - War of Words with Russia | Iran's Diplomatic Perspective | Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations | Artsakh: New Parliament Speaker [EP272]

Posted on Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Geopolitics

Guest:

Topics:

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

Episode 272 | Recorded: August 7, 2023

Sergei Melkonian - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue in Chisinau/Kishinev and Moscow | Pashinyan Attends Erdogan Inauguration | Israeli President in Azerbaijan | Ep 260 - June 4, 2023 [EP260]

Posted on Monday, Jun 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran | Series: wir

Guest:

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

Sergei Melkonian - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue in Chisinau/Kishinev and Moscow | Pashinyan Attends Erdogan Inauguration | Israeli President in Azerbaijan | Ep 260 - June 4, 2023 [EP260]

Posted on Monday, Jun 5, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran

Guest:

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