Serzh Sargsyan
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Serzh Sargsyan served as President of Armenia from 2008 to 2018 and as Prime Minister and Defense Minister before that. His attempt in April 2018 to remain in power by transitioning to a newly empowered prime ministerial role triggered the mass street protests that brought Nikol Pashinyan to power — events whose proponents called the Velvet Revolution, but which a significant portion of Armenian political opinion views as a color revolution or regime change operation rather than a spontaneous popular uprising.
Sargsyan leads the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), which governed the country for much of the post-Soviet period. Groong episodes covering Sargsyan examine his political legacy, the 2020 Nagorno Karabakh war’s relationship to decisions made during his presidency, his continued role in opposition politics, and the RPA’s position in the evolving landscape ahead of the June 2026 elections .
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- US-Iran negotiations and regional risks
- TRIPP and shifting regional power
- Armenia’s contested post-election landscape
- Opposition failures and future strategy
- Risks of another parliamentary election
Episode 560 | Recorded: June 22, 2026
#ArmeniaElections #USIranNegotiations #SouthCaucasus #TRIPP #Iran #ArmanGrigoryan
Arman Grigoryan - US-Iran Negotiations, Post-Election Armenian Politics | Ep 560, Jun 23, 2026 [EP560]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, IranGroong Links:
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- US-Iran negotiations and regional risks
- TRIPP and shifting regional power
- Armenia’s contested post-election landscape
- Opposition failures and future strategy
- Risks of another parliamentary election
Episode 560 | Recorded: June 22, 2026
#ArmeniaElections #USIranNegotiations #SouthCaucasus #TRIPP #Iran #ArmanGrigoryan
Transcript: Arman Grigoryan - US-Iran Negotiations, Post-Election Armenian Politics | Ep 560, Jun 23, 2026 [EP560]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Iran, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Arman Grigoryan about US-Iran negotiations and Armenia’s contested post-election landscape. We discuss the prospects for a US-Iran agreement, its implications for TRIPP and Iran-Russia relations, the aftermath of the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election, and how shifting great-power dynamics reshape the South Caucasus.
Spotlight on Silence: Selective Justice in Armenia’s Election Campaign | Ep 555, Jun 6, 2026 [EP555]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Human Rights | Series: sos, video
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- Selective law enforcement before elections
- Wiretaps, leaks, and campaign pressure
- Hate speech laws against critics
- Official threats without consequences
- Military summons as political coercion
Episode 555 | Recorded: June 4, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #HumanRights #PoliticalPersecution #Artsakh #RafaelIshkhanyan #Groong
Spotlight on Silence: Selective Justice in Armenia’s Election Campaign | Ep 555, Jun 6, 2026 [EP555]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Human RightsGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Selective law enforcement before elections
- Wiretaps, leaks, and campaign pressure
- Hate speech laws against critics
- Official threats without consequences
- Military summons as political coercion
Episode 555 | Recorded: June 4, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #HumanRights #PoliticalPersecution #Artsakh #RafaelIshkhanyan #Groong
Transcript: Spotlight on Silence: Selective Justice in Armenia’s Election Campaign | Ep 555, Jun 6, 2026 [EP555]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Human Rights, TranscriptIn this Spotlight on Silence episode, we speak with Rafael Ishkhanyan of the Armenian Center for Political Rights about selective justice and state pressure ahead of the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We discuss wiretaps and leaks targeting opposition figures, abuse of hate speech laws against government critics, military service summons used as political coercion, and Pashinyan’s threats against political opponents and Artsakh Armenians.
Arman Grigoryan - Revolutionary Recklessness: Armenia After the War | Ep 546, May 15, 2026 [EP546]
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Iran, Israel, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, NATO | Series: cog
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- Revolutionary recklessness after 2020
- Armenia’s pivot away from Russia
- Artsakh’s surrender and strategic reorientation
- TRIPP, Syunik, and security guarantees
- Western backing, Armenian risk
Episode 546 | Recorded: May 13, 2026
#ArmanGrigoryan #Armenia #Russia #Pashinyan #Artsakh #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #Geopolitics
Arman Grigoryan - Revolutionary Recklessness: Armenia After the War | Ep 546, May 15, 2026 [EP546]
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Iran, Israel, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, NATOGroong Links:
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- Revolutionary recklessness after 2020
- Armenia’s pivot away from Russia
- Artsakh’s surrender and strategic reorientation
- TRIPP, Syunik, and security guarantees
- Western backing, Armenian risk
Episode 546 | Recorded: May 13, 2026
#ArmanGrigoryan #Armenia #Russia #Pashinyan #Artsakh #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #Geopolitics
Transcript: Arman Grigoryan - Revolutionary Recklessness: Armenia After the War | Ep 546, May 15, 2026 [EP546]
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Russia, Iran, Israel, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Ukraine, NATO, TranscriptDr. Arman Grigoryan joins Groong to discuss Armenia’s post-2020 foreign policy and his argument that Pashinyan’s government has replaced one failed project, maximalist claims over Artsakh, with another: a risky strategic pivot away from Russia and toward the West. The conversation examines “revolutionary recklessness,” the roots of the 2020 war, Armenia’s worsening ties with Russia, the surrender of Artsakh, TRIPP and Syunik, Western encouragement, and the absence of firm security guarantees. Grigoryan also considers whether Armenia is gaining real sovereignty or exposing itself to greater pressure from Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia.
Week in Review - EPC in Armenia, Russia, Parliamentary Election, Swiss Peace Initiative | Ep 545, May 10, 2026 [EP545]
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Human Rights | Series: wir
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Topics:
- EPC fallout and Russia response
- Armenia-EU declaration controversies
- Pashinyan’s Artsakh campaign narrative
- Aliyev-Pashinyan tag-team messaging
- Swiss Peace Initiative
- Pollsters diverge on election forecasts
Episode 545 | Recorded: May 12, 2026
#WeekInReview #Armenia #SwissPeaceInitiative #NagornoKarabakh #Artsakh
Week in Review - EPC in Armenia, Russia, Parliamentary Election, Swiss Peace Initiative | Ep 545, May 10, 2026 [EP545]
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Human RightsGroong Links:
Topics:
- EPC fallout and Russia response
- Armenia-EU declaration controversies
- Pashinyan’s Artsakh campaign narrative
- Aliyev-Pashinyan tag-team messaging
- Swiss Peace Initiative
- Pollsters diverge on election forecasts
Episode 545 | Recorded: May 12, 2026
#WeekInReview #Armenia #SwissPeaceInitiative #NagornoKarabakh #Artsakh
Transcript: Week in Review - EPC in Armenia, Russia, Parliamentary Election, Swiss Peace Initiative | Ep 545, May 10, 2026 [EP545]
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, European Union, Human Rights, TranscriptIn this Week in Review, Asbed and Hovik discuss the fallout from the EPC summit in Yerevan, Armenia’s role as a platform for anti-Russian messaging, and Putin’s warning about a possible “separation” if Armenia moves toward the EU. They examine the Armenia-EU declaration, focusing on TRIPP, Ukraine, hybrid threats, security cooperation, visa liberalization, and the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. The episode then turns to Armenia’s election campaign, Pashinyan’s claim that Artsakh was “never ours,” Aliyev’s parallel messaging from occupied Artsakh, pressure on opposition figures, the Swiss Peace Initiative, and sharp divergence between election polls.
Transcript: Arthur Martirosyan - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, June Parliamentary | Ep 536, Apr 26, 2026 [EP536]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Ukraine, Iran, Azerbaijan, Israel, USA, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Armenian News, Artsakh Blockade, Genocide, Georgia, European Union, TranscriptWe examine how the Iran war fallout and the extension of the ceasefire are reshaping Armenia’s geopolitical position. We break down the push for the TRIPP or Zangezur Corridor and the claims of Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization, and assess how they tie to regional power dynamics involving Iran, Russia, Turkey, and the United States. The episode also covers Armenia’s 2026 elections and rising elite tensions. In addition, we discuss the global commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, contrasting international messaging with domestic narratives and linking it to ongoing debates around Artsakh and historical continuity.
Arthur Martirosyan - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, June Parliamentary | Ep 536, Apr 26, 2026 [EP536]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Ukraine, Iran, Azerbaijan, Israel, USA, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Armenian News, Artsakh Blockade, Genocide, Georgia, European Union | Series: wir, video
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- Iran War and TRIPP
- Armenian Genocide commemoration
- Peace narrative vs corridor reality
- Parliamentary election
Episode 536 | Recorded: April 27, 2026
Arthur Martirosyan - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, June Parliamentary | Ep 536, Apr 26, 2026 [EP536]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Ukraine, Iran, Azerbaijan, Israel, USA, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Armenian News, Artsakh Blockade, Genocide, Georgia, European UnionGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Iran War and TRIPP
- Armenian Genocide commemoration
- Peace narrative vs corridor reality
- Parliamentary election
Episode 536 | Recorded: April 27, 2026
Hovik & Asbed - Iran War, April 2016 War, Armenia & Russia, Politics & Election | Ep 530, Apr 5, 2026 [EP530]
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Politics, Election, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, European Union, Russia, Georgia, Turkey | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- Iran War Update
- 2016 April War
- Aftermath of Pashinyan in Moscow
- Domestic Politics & Election
Episode 530 | Recorded: April 7, 2026
#Groong #Armenia
Hovik & Asbed - Iran War, April 2016 War, Armenia & Russia, Politics & Election | Ep 530, Apr 5, 2026 [EP530]
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Politics, Election, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, European Union, Russia, Georgia, TurkeyGroong Links:
Topics:
- Iran War Update
- 2016 April War
- Aftermath of Pashinyan in Moscow
- Domestic Politics & Election
Episode 530 | Recorded: April 7, 2026
#Groong #Armenia
Transcript: Hovik & Asbed - Iran War, April 2016 War, Armenia & Russia, Politics & Election | Ep 530, Apr 5, 2026 [EP530]
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Politics, Election, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, European Union, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, TranscriptIn this Week in Review, Hovik and Asbed discussed the escalating US-Israeli war on Iran and the danger of a wider regional catastrophe; we reflected on the tenth anniversary of the April 2016 Four-Day War and what it revealed about Armenia’s military and diplomatic posture; we examined the fallout from Pashinyan’s Moscow visit and the increasingly blunt Russian response, and reviewed the fast-moving Armenian election campaign, including pressure on the opposition, EU involvement, and the emerging strategies of major the various alliances.
Pietro Shakarian - Iran War, Armenia and Russia, June Parliamentary Elections | Ep 529, Apr 4, 2026 [EP529]
Posted on Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, European Union, Ukraine, NATO | Series: cog
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- The Iran War and Its Global Impacts
- Armenia-Russia Relations
- Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
Episode 529 | Recorded on April 3, 2026
#IranIsraelWar #IsraelIranConflict #IsraelConflict #Armenia #MiddleEastCrisis #ArmeniaElections #PietroShakarian #TRIPP
Pietro Shakarian - Iran War, Armenia and Russia, June Parliamentary Elections | Ep 529, Apr 4, 2026 [EP529]
Posted on Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, European Union, Ukraine, NATOGroong Links:
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Topics:
- The Iran War and Its Global Impacts
- Armenia-Russia Relations
- Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
Episode 529 | Recorded on April 3, 2026
#IranIsraelWar #IsraelIranConflict #IsraelConflict #Armenia #MiddleEastCrisis #ArmeniaElections #PietroShakarian #TRIPP
Transcript: Pietro Shakarian - Iran War, Armenia and Russia, June Parliamentary Elections | Ep 529, Apr 4, 2026 [EP529]
Posted on Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Israel, Nagorno Karabakh, BRICS, European Union, Ukraine, NATO, TranscriptDr. Pietro Shakarian joined us to discuss the state of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, the shrinking chances for a diplomatic off-ramp, and how the conflict is shifting wider Eurasian politics. The conversation then turned to Armenia, including the likely freezing of TRIPP amid the Iran war, Pashinyan’s contentious visit to Moscow, and the deeper low point in Armenia-Russia relations. The final section focused on Armenia’s June parliamentary elections, public sentiment toward Pashinyan, fears over election integrity, and the evolving opposition landscape.
Arthur Martirosyan - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, June Parliamentary | Ep 522, Mar 15, 2026 [EP522]
Posted on Monday, Mar 16, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Ukraine, Iran, Azerbaijan, Israel, USA, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Genocide, Georgia, Middle East | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- Iran War
- Effect on Armenia
- June Parliamentary Elections
Episode 522 | Recorded: March 16, 2026
Arthur Martirosyan - Iran War, Effect on Armenia, June Parliamentary | Ep 522, Mar 15, 2026 [EP522]
Posted on Monday, Mar 16, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Ukraine, Iran, Azerbaijan, Israel, USA, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Genocide, Georgia, Middle EastGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Iran War
- Effect on Armenia
- June Parliamentary Elections
Episode 522 | Recorded: March 16, 2026
Hayk Mamijanyan - Freedom of Expression at Risk in Armenia, Vagharshapat, RPA Strategy | Ep 487, Nov 19, 2025 [EP487]
Posted on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Political Prisoners, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Church, Geopolitics, European Union, Iran | Series: cog
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Topics:
- Freedom of Expression at Risk in Armenia
- Vagharshapat Municipal Outcomes
- Republican Party Election Strategy
- Stand in Support of Independent Media and Journalism in Armenia
Episode 487 | Recorded: November 18, 2025
Hayk Mamijanyan - Freedom of Expression at Risk in Armenia, Vagharshapat, RPA Strategy | Ep 487, Nov 19, 2025 [EP487]
Posted on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Political Prisoners, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Church, Geopolitics, European Union, IranGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Freedom of Expression at Risk in Armenia
- Vagharshapat Municipal Outcomes
- Republican Party Election Strategy
- Stand in Support of Independent Media and Journalism in Armenia
Episode 487 | Recorded: November 18, 2025
Arthur Martirosyan - 44 Day War, Ukraine, Iran-Israel, Sargsyan and Kocharyan Interviews, Narek Karapetyan on Tucker Carlson | Ep 484, Nov 9, 2025 [EP484]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, Ukraine, Middle East, NATO, Georgia, European Union | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- Nov 9: 44-Day War 5 years Hence
- Ukraine and Iran-Israel Conflicts
- Pres. Serge Sargsyanâs Interview
- Pres. Robert Kocharyanâs Interview
- Narek Karapetyan on Tucker Carlson
Episode 484 | Recorded: November 10, 2025
Arthur Martirosyan - 44 Day War, Ukraine, Iran-Israel, Sargsyan and Kocharyan Interviews, Narek Karapetyan on Tucker Carlson | Ep 484, Nov 9, 2025 [EP484]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, Ukraine, Middle East, NATO, Georgia, European UnionGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Nov 9: 44-Day War 5 years Hence
- Ukraine and Iran-Israel Conflicts
- Pres. Serge Sargsyanâs Interview
- Pres. Robert Kocharyanâs Interview
- Narek Karapetyan on Tucker Carlson
Episode 484 | Recorded: November 10, 2025
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Topics:
- Pashinyan’s rise and Western backing
- Breakdown of talks and secret meetings
- Failures and propaganda during the war
- Aftermath, revisionism, and political responsibility
Episode 476 | Recorded: September 28, 2025
44-Day War, A Tale of Betrayal | Ep 476, Sep 28, 2025 [EP476]
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Genocide, NATO, Ukraine, Georgia, Iran, ChinaGroong Links:
Topics:
- Pashinyan’s rise and Western backing
- Breakdown of talks and secret meetings
- Failures and propaganda during the war
- Aftermath, revisionism, and political responsibility
Episode 476 | Recorded: September 28, 2025
Arthur Martirosyan - Sep 19, Civil Contract, Opposition Inaction, Electric Network | Ep 474, Sep 21, 2025 [EP474]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Genocide, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, China, Georgia, Israel, Middle East | Series: wir, video
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Guest:
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- Sep. 19: Day of Artsakhâs Ethnic Cleansing
- Civil Contractâs 7th Congress
- Opposition (In)Action
- Electric Network of Armenia
Episode 474 | Recorded: September 22, 2025
Arthur Martirosyan - Sep 19, Civil Contract, Opposition Inaction, Electric Network | Ep 474, Sep 21, 2025 [EP474]
Posted on Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Genocide, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, China, Georgia, Israel, Middle EastGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Sep. 19: Day of Artsakhâs Ethnic Cleansing
- Civil Contractâs 7th Congress
- Opposition (In)Action
- Electric Network of Armenia
Episode 474 | Recorded: September 22, 2025
Levon Zourabian - US-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, Armenia-Azerbaijan, 2026 Campaigns | Ep 439, May 26, 2025 [EP439]
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Geopolitics, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, Economy, Turkey, Middle East, European Union, Genocide | Series: cog, video
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Guest:
- Levon Zourabian , Vice-President of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) party of Armenia.
Topics:
- US-Iran Nuclear Talks
- Russia and Ukraine
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenian Elections in 2026
Episode 439 | Recorded: May 23, 2025
Levon Zourabian - US-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, Armenia-Azerbaijan, 2026 Campaigns | Ep 439, May 26, 2025 [EP439]
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Geopolitics, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, Economy, Turkey, Middle East, European Union, GenocideGroong Links:
Guest:
- Levon Zourabian , Vice-President of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) party of Armenia.
Topics:
- US-Iran Nuclear Talks
- Russia and Ukraine
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenian Elections in 2026
Episode 439 | Recorded: May 23, 2025
Hrant Mikaelian - Tirana, Lavrov, Armenian Un-Democracy, Demilitarization, and More | Ep 438, May 18, 2025 [EP438]
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Vatican, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Ukraine, India, European Union, Israel, Genocide, Georgia | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Pashinyan in Tirana
- Russiaâs Lavrov in Yerevan
- Democracy in Jeopardy
- Armeniaâs Demilitarization by Any Other Name
- The Kitchen Sink
Episode 438 | Recorded: May 21, 2025
Hrant Mikaelian - Tirana, Lavrov, Armenian Un-Democracy, Demilitarization, and More | Ep 438, May 18, 2025 [EP438]
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Vatican, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Ukraine, India, European Union, Israel, Genocide, GeorgiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Pashinyan in Tirana
- Russiaâs Lavrov in Yerevan
- Democracy in Jeopardy
- Armeniaâs Demilitarization by Any Other Name
- The Kitchen Sink
Episode 438 | Recorded: May 21, 2025
Harut Sassounian - Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian’s Benevolent Engagement with Armenia | Ep 409, Feb 2, 2025 [EP409]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Georgia, Genocide, Israel, Economy | Series: cog
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Topics:
- Who was Kirk Kerkorian?
- How Kerkorian Discovered Armenia
- Investing in Armenia
- End of Investments and Death of Kerkorian
Episode 409 | Recorded: January 21, 2025
Harut Sassounian - Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian’s Benevolent Engagement with Armenia | Ep 409, Feb 2, 2025 [EP409]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Georgia, Genocide, Israel, EconomyGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Who was Kirk Kerkorian?
- How Kerkorian Discovered Armenia
- Investing in Armenia
- End of Investments and Death of Kerkorian
Episode 409 | Recorded: January 21, 2025
Transcript: Harut Sassounian - Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian’s Benevolent Engagement with Armenia | Ep 409, Feb 2, 2025 [EP409]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Georgia, Genocide, Israel, Economy, TranscriptWho was Kirk Kerkorian? How Kerkorian Discovered Armenia. Investing in Armenia. End of Investments and Death of Kerkorian.
Ivan Katchanovski on the Maidan Massacre, Ukraine War, and Implications | Ep 393 - Dec 9, 2024 [EP393]
Posted on Monday, Dec 9, 2024 | Category: Ukraine, Politics, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, NATO, European Union, Israel, Human Rights, Geopolitics | Series: cog
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Guest:
- Prof. Ivan Katchanovski , University of Ottawa
SUPPORT PROF. KATCHANOVSI’S WORK HERE: https://gofund.me/52b68e07
Topics:
- The War in Ukraine
- Trumpâs âEastern Approachesâ
- The Maidan Massacre and Its Legacy
- Maidanization of Georgia?
- Armenia in the Shadow of Ukraine
Episode 393 | Recorded: December 7, 2024
Ivan Katchanovski on the Maidan Massacre, Ukraine War, and Implications | Ep 393 - Dec 9, 2024 [EP393]
Posted on Monday, Dec 9, 2024 | Category: Ukraine, Politics, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, NATO, European Union, Israel, Human Rights, GeopoliticsGroong Links:
Guest:
- Prof. Ivan Katchanovski , University of Ottawa
SUPPORT PROF. KATCHANOVSI’S WORK HERE: https://gofund.me/52b68e07
Topics:
- The War in Ukraine
- Trumpâs âEastern Approachesâ
- The Maidan Massacre and Its Legacy
- Maidanization of Georgia?
- Armenia in the Shadow of Ukraine
Episode 393 | Recorded: December 7, 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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Guest:
Topics:
- 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:
Guest:
Topics:
- Role of the Opposition
- Relations with the Tavush Movement
- Relations with the Diaspora
Episode 364 | Recorded: September 13, 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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Guest:
Topics:
- Revolutionary Mistakes
- Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications
- Misguided Pivot
- Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War
Episode 349 | Recorded: July 31, 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 EastGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Revolutionary Mistakes
- Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications
- Misguided Pivot
- Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War
Episode 349 | Recorded: July 31, 2024
Arthur G Martirosyan - The Game of Alternatives | Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively | Ep 282, Oct 3, 2023 [EP282]
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, Syria | Series: cog
Guest:
Topics:
- The Game of Alternatives
- How does it apply to Negotiations?
- Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?
Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023
Arthur G Martirosyan - The Game of Alternatives | Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively | Ep 282, Oct 3, 2023 [EP282]
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Nagorno Karabakh, European Union, Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, SyriaGuest:
Topics:
- The Game of Alternatives
- How does it apply to Negotiations?
- Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively?
Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023
War & Diplomacy: Minsk Group, Iran, Geneva | Support from Ex-presidents | Update on War (Ep. 25) [EP25]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: wir
Guest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 25 - Nov 1, 2020
Topics Covered:
- Summary of diplomatic activities
- Iranian mediation offers
- Negotiations in Geneva
- Support from ex-presidents
- Latest update on the war
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
Resident Panelists:
- Asbed Kotchikian https://twitter.com/asbedk
- Suren Sargsyan https://twitter.com/s_a_sargsyan
Recorded: Oct 30, 2020
War & Diplomacy: Minsk Group, Iran, Geneva | Support from Ex-presidents | Update on War (Ep. 25) [EP25]
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, AzerbaijanGuest(s):
ANN/Groong Week in Review Episode 25 - Nov 1, 2020
Topics Covered:
- Summary of diplomatic activities
- Iranian mediation offers
- Negotiations in Geneva
- Support from ex-presidents
- Latest update on the war
Your Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian https://twitter.com/qubriq
- Hovik Manucharyan https://twitter.com/HovikYerevan
Resident Panelists:
- Asbed Kotchikian https://twitter.com/asbedk
- Suren Sargsyan https://twitter.com/s_a_sargsyan
Recorded: Oct 30, 2020
Stepanakert Cluster Bombed | Turkey's Role | Russia Quiet | What's Next? | Ep. 20 - Oct 4, 2020 [EP20]
Posted on Monday, Oct 5, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Iran, Syria, Geopolitics | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - October 4, 2020
Topics:
- Stepanakert under persistent bombardment using banned cluster bombs.
- Turkeyâs role in the war.
- Why is Russia quiet?
- What can we expect next?
Guests:
Episode 20 | Recorded: Oct 3, 2020
Stepanakert Cluster Bombed | Turkey's Role | Russia Quiet | What's Next? | Ep. 20 - Oct 4, 2020 [EP20]
Posted on Monday, Oct 5, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Iran, Syria, GeopoliticsANN/Groong Week in Review - October 4, 2020
Topics:
- Stepanakert under persistent bombardment using banned cluster bombs.
- Turkeyâs role in the war.
- Why is Russia quiet?
- What can we expect next?
Guests:
Episode 20 | Recorded: Oct 3, 2020
CoG: "Velvet Revolution" Two Years On - Part 1 | Ep 17 - Sep 25, 2020 [EP17]
Posted on Friday, Sep 25, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Democracy, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, Georgia, Russia | Series: cog
CoG: “Velvet Revolution” Two Years On - Part 1 | Ep 17 - Sep 25, 2020
It’s been two and a half years since the dramatic popular protests of 2018 that resulted in the resignation of Serge Sargsyan and the subsequent election of Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister in Armenia. The change in power, which is commonly referred to as “The Velvet Revolution”, gave many the hope of a more democratic Armenia. Many promises were made in 2018, and mid-way through this administration many of us want to know how the Armenian government is delivering on those promises.
In this
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Posted on Friday, Sep 25, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Democracy, Nagorno Karabakh, Economy, Georgia, RussiaCoG: “Velvet Revolution” Two Years On - Part 1 | Ep 17 - Sep 25, 2020
It’s been two and a half years since the dramatic popular protests of 2018 that resulted in the resignation of Serge Sargsyan and the subsequent election of Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister in Armenia. The change in power, which is commonly referred to as “The Velvet Revolution”, gave many the hope of a more democratic Armenia. Many promises were made in 2018, and mid-way through this administration many of us want to know how the Armenian government is delivering on those promises.
In this
Read MoreConstitutional Court Standoff | Polls | Armenia Response to COVID | Armenian Media | Headlines | People in the News | Ep 1 - Jul 12, 2020 [EP1]
Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Economy, China, Turkey, Armenian Genocide | Series: wir
ANN/Groong Week in Review - 07/12/2020
Topics:
- The Constitutional Court Standoff Continues in Limbo
- Polls, and what you should know about them
- The Armenian Government’s response to COVID-19
- The State of Armenian Media: Media Freedoms During Covid
Guests:
Episode 1 | Recorded on July 12, 2020
Constitutional Court Standoff | Polls | Armenia Response to COVID | Armenian Media | Headlines | People in the News | Ep 1 - Jul 12, 2020 [EP1]
Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2020 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Economy, China, Turkey, Armenian GenocideANN/Groong Week in Review - 07/12/2020
Topics:
- The Constitutional Court Standoff Continues in Limbo
- Polls, and what you should know about them
- The Armenian Government’s response to COVID-19
- The State of Armenian Media: Media Freedoms During Covid
Guests:
Episode 1 | Recorded on July 12, 2020