South Caucasus
Last updated: May 29, 2026
The South Caucasus sits at the crossroads of Russia, Turkey, Iran, and the broader Middle East — a small region whose internal conflicts have consistently attracted the attention of great powers. The three states of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia each navigate overlapping and often contradictory security relationships with Moscow, Washington, and Brussels, while managing unresolved territorial disputes and competing integration ambitions.
The 2020 Nagorno Karabakh war and Azerbaijan’s September 2023 offensive — which resulted in the ethnic cleansing of the entire Armenian population of Artsakh from Nagorno Karabakh — reshaped the regional order, accelerating Armenia’s pivot away from Russian security structures, deepening Azerbaijan’s strategic confidence, and leaving Georgia’s own geopolitical direction in flux following disputed elections and mass protests. The region has become a live testing ground for the limits of Russian influence, the reach of Western soft power, and the emerging role of powers like Turkey, Iran, India , and China.
Groong covers the South Caucasus comprehensively — not just Armenia’s domestic politics and security situation, but the regional dynamics that define the constraints and opportunities facing every state in the area. Episodes in this category examine bilateral relationships, multilateral formats, infrastructure corridors, and the geopolitical competition that makes the South Caucasus one of the most consequential small regions in Eurasian politics.
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Below are all Groong episodes tagged with South Caucasus.
Dziunik Aghajanian - Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Syria, Defense Politics, Civil Contract Strife | Ep 401 - Dec 22, 2024 [EP401]
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Iran, Israel, BRICS, Syria, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Human Rights, Lebanon, NATO, China, Economy | Series: wir, video
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- Armenian Azerbaijani Stalled Talks
- Fall of Syria
- Defense Politics
- Un-Civil Strife
Episode 401 | Recorded: December 24, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Syria, Defense Politics, Civil Contract Strife | Ep 401 - Dec 22, 2024 [EP401]
Posted on Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Russia, Iran, Israel, BRICS, Syria, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Human Rights, Lebanon, NATO, China, EconomyGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Stalled Talks
- Fall of Syria
- Defense Politics
- Un-Civil Strife
Episode 401 | Recorded: December 24, 2024
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- U.S. Imperialism
- The Role of the Think Tank Industry
Episode 400 | Recorded: December 20, 2024
Matthew Hoh - Imperial US Foreign Policy, and the Role of the Think Tank Industry | Ep 400 - Dec 23, 2024 [EP400]
Posted on Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 | Category: USA, World Order, Middle East, Israel, Russia, China, NATO, Syria, Ukraine, Armenia, Economy, Lebanon, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- U.S. Imperialism
- The Role of the Think Tank Industry
Episode 400 | Recorded: December 20, 2024
Arman Grigoryan - Beyond the Fall of Syria, Armenian and Global Geopolitics, | Ep 399 - Dec 21, 2024 [EP399]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, BRICS, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Human Rights, NATO | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- Syria’s Fall and Regional Power Shifts
- Turkey’s Expanding Influence in Syria
- Impact on Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations
- Russia and Iran’s Middle East Strategy
Episode 399 | Recorded: December 19, 2024
Arman Grigoryan - Beyond the Fall of Syria, Armenian and Global Geopolitics, | Ep 399 - Dec 21, 2024 [EP399]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, BRICS, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Human Rights, NATOGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Syria’s Fall and Regional Power Shifts
- Turkey’s Expanding Influence in Syria
- Impact on Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations
- Russia and Iran’s Middle East Strategy
Episode 399 | Recorded: December 19, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - Azerbaijan Preparing for War, Pashinyan's Deceptive Discourse on Negotiations, Armenians Uninformed, Swiss Parliamentary Motion on Artsakh Armenians Right of Return | Ep 398 - Dec 15, 2024 [EP398]
Posted on Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, Syria, Iran, Israel, Ukraine | Series: wir
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Guest:
- Anna Karapetyan Director of the Insight Analytical Center for Applied Policy and Research.
Topics:
- Is Azerbaijan Preparing for War?
- Pashinyanâs Deceptive Discourse on Talks with Azerbaijan
- Are Armenans Aware of the Dangers facing the Nation?
- Swiss Parliamentary Motion on Artsakh Armeniansâ Right of Return
Episode 398 | Recorded: December 17, 2024
Anna Karapetyan - Azerbaijan Preparing for War, Pashinyan's Deceptive Discourse on Negotiations, Armenians Uninformed, Swiss Parliamentary Motion on Artsakh Armenians Right of Return | Ep 398 - Dec 15, 2024 [EP398]
Posted on Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, Syria, Iran, Israel, UkraineGroong Links:
Guest:
- Anna Karapetyan Director of the Insight Analytical Center for Applied Policy and Research.
Topics:
- Is Azerbaijan Preparing for War?
- Pashinyanâs Deceptive Discourse on Talks with Azerbaijan
- Are Armenans Aware of the Dangers facing the Nation?
- Swiss Parliamentary Motion on Artsakh Armeniansâ Right of Return
Episode 398 | Recorded: December 17, 2024
Varuzhan Geghamyan on Syria, Armenia, and Turkey-Iran-Russia Tensions | Ep 396 - Dec 16, 2024 [EP396]
Posted on Monday, Dec 16, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, Turkey, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Israel, NATO, Ukraine, Geopolitics, Economy, Georgia | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- Syria and the Middle East
- The South Caucasus
- Turkey, Iran, Russia
Episode 396 | Recorded: December 13, 2024
Varuzhan Geghamyan on Syria, Armenia, and Turkey-Iran-Russia Tensions | Ep 396 - Dec 16, 2024 [EP396]
Posted on Monday, Dec 16, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, Turkey, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Israel, NATO, Ukraine, Geopolitics, Economy, GeorgiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Syria and the Middle East
- The South Caucasus
- Turkey, Iran, Russia
Episode 396 | Recorded: December 13, 2024
Larry C Johnson - Syria, South Caucasus, and Regional Power Dynamics | Ep 395, Dec 14, 2024 [EP395]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Armenian Genocide, NATO, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, China, European Union, Genocide, Georgia, Lebanon | Series: cog, video
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- Syria and the Middle East
- The South Caucasus
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance
- 44-Day War and the ISR Factor
- Fueling Other Wars
Episode 395 | Recorded: December 12, 2024
Larry C Johnson - Syria, South Caucasus, and Regional Power Dynamics | Ep 395, Dec 14, 2024 [EP395]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Armenian Genocide, NATO, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, China, European Union, Genocide, Georgia, LebanonGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Syria and the Middle East
- The South Caucasus
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance
- 44-Day War and the ISR Factor
- Fueling Other Wars
Episode 395 | Recorded: December 12, 2024
Transcript: Larry C Johnson - Syria, South Caucasus, and Regional Power Dynamics | Ep 395, Dec 14, 2024 [EP395]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 | Category: Middle East, Armenia, Politics, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Nagorno Karabakh, Iran, Armenian Genocide, NATO, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, China, European Union, Genocide, Georgia, Lebanon, TranscriptSyria and the Middle East. The South Caucasus. Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance. 44-Day War and the ISR Factor. Fueling Other Wars.
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
Karen Kwiatkowski on Turkey, NATO, and the 44-Day War | Ep 392 - Dec 7, 2024 [EP392]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 | Category: Politics, Turkey, NATO, Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Iran, Middle East, Geopolitics, Syria, China, Genocide, Georgia, Lebanon, European Union | Series: cog, video
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- Turkeyâs Role in the 44-Day War
- NATO and Intelligence Sharing
- Global Power Rivalries
- Lessons from U.S. Intelligence Practices
Episode 392 | Recorded: December 2, 2024
Karen Kwiatkowski on Turkey, NATO, and the 44-Day War | Ep 392 - Dec 7, 2024 [EP392]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 | Category: Politics, Turkey, NATO, Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Iran, Middle East, Geopolitics, Syria, China, Genocide, Georgia, Lebanon, European UnionGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Turkeyâs Role in the 44-Day War
- NATO and Intelligence Sharing
- Global Power Rivalries
- Lessons from U.S. Intelligence Practices
Episode 392 | Recorded: December 2, 2024
Transcript: Karen Kwiatkowski on Turkey, NATO, and the 44-Day War | Ep 392 - Dec 7, 2024 [EP392]
Posted on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 | Category: Politics, Turkey, NATO, Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, USA, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Iran, Middle East, Geopolitics, Syria, China, Genocide, Georgia, Lebanon, European Union, TranscriptTurkey’s Role in the 44-Day War. NATO and Intelligence Sharing. Global Power Rivalries. Lessons from U.S. Intelligence Practices.
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 | Series: cog, video
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- Escalation in Syria
- COP29 Summit
- Can NATO save Armenia?
Episode 391 | Recorded: December 4, 2024
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, LebanonGroong Links:
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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:
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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
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- Constitutional Crisis In Georgia?
- Western Reactions and Escalation
- Russian Reactions and Georgiaâs Strategic Direction
- Unrest In Abkhazia
Episode 388 | Recorded: November 30, 2024
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Topics:
- Constitutional Crisis In Georgia?
- Western Reactions and Escalation
- Russian Reactions and Georgiaâs Strategic Direction
- Unrest In Abkhazia
Episode 388 | Recorded: November 30, 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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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:
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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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- 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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Topics:
- Georgian Elections Outcome
- Political Landscape
- Effect on Armenia and Beyond
Episode 381 | Recorded: November 3, 2024
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Topics:
- Georgian Elections Outcome
- Political Landscape
- Effect on Armenia and Beyond
Episode 381 | Recorded: November 3, 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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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
Nino Skvortsova - Political Science, Politics, and Identity in Georgia, Relations with Armenia | Ep 375 - Oct 21, 2024 [EP375]
Posted on Monday, Oct 21, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Elections, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, USA, European Union, NATO, Iran, China, Economy, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Ukraine | Series: cog
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- Political Science in Georgia
- Elections and Potential Political Pivot
- Influences on Georgian Identity
- Georgia-Armenia Relations
Episode 375 | Recorded: October 15, 2024
Nino Skvortsova - Political Science, Politics, and Identity in Georgia, Relations with Armenia | Ep 375 - Oct 21, 2024 [EP375]
Posted on Monday, Oct 21, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Elections, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, USA, European Union, NATO, Iran, China, Economy, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, UkraineGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Political Science in Georgia
- Elections and Potential Political Pivot
- Influences on Georgian Identity
- Georgia-Armenia Relations
Episode 375 | Recorded: October 15, 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
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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:
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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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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:
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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
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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- 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
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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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
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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- 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
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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- 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:
Guest:
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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Topics:
- 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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Topics:
- 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
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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Topics:
- US Leadership Changes
- Iran Armenia Relations
- Russian-Armenian Relations
- EU Push for an Agreement
- Srbazan Movement Next Steps
Episode 351 | Recorded: August 6, 2024