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.
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
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- 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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- 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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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
Arthur G Martirosyan - Next POTUS | Turkish-Armenian Talks | US-Armenian Defense Coop | Armenia Azerbaijan Talks | Ep 347 - July 28, 2024 [EP348]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Turkey, USA, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Middle East, European Union, Human Rights, Lebanon, NATO, Syria, China, Genocide, Iran, India | Series: wir
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- Who Will be the Next Leader of the US?
- Turkish-Armenian Talks
- US-Armenian Defense Coop
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
Episode 348 | Recorded: July 30, 2024
Arthur G Martirosyan - Next POTUS | Turkish-Armenian Talks | US-Armenian Defense Coop | Armenia Azerbaijan Talks | Ep 347 - July 28, 2024 [EP348]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Turkey, USA, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Middle East, European Union, Human Rights, Lebanon, NATO, Syria, China, Genocide, Iran, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Who Will be the Next Leader of the US?
- Turkish-Armenian Talks
- US-Armenian Defense Coop
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
Episode 348 | Recorded: July 30, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - New Leaderships, Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations, US Defense Attache to Armenia, Midyear Review of 2024 | Ep 347 - July 21, 2024 [EP347]
Posted on Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, China, European Union, Israel, NATO, Genocide, Geopolitics, Lebanon | Series: wir
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- New Leadership Coming to Many Countries
- Aliyev Continues to Thumb the Nose of The West
- Permanent US Defense Attaché to Armenia
- Mid-year Review of our 2024 Predictions
Episode 347 | Recorded: July 22, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - New Leaderships, Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations, US Defense Attache to Armenia, Midyear Review of 2024 | Ep 347 - July 21, 2024 [EP347]
Posted on Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh Blockade, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, China, European Union, Israel, NATO, Genocide, Geopolitics, LebanonGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- New Leadership Coming to Many Countries
- Aliyev Continues to Thumb the Nose of The West
- Permanent US Defense Attaché to Armenia
- Mid-year Review of our 2024 Predictions
Episode 347 | Recorded: July 22, 2024
Hayk Mamijanyan - Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus, Update on political prisoners, PACE report, Referendum on joining EU, Bagrat Srbazan Tavush movement | Ep 346, July 19, 2024 [EP346]
Posted on Friday, Jul 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Political Prisoners, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Russia, Georgia, Human Rights, Ukraine, China, NATO, Turkey, India | Series: cog
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- Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
- Update on political prisoners
- PACE report
- Referendum on joining EU
- Bagrat Srbazan Tavush movement
Episode 346 | Recorded: July 18, 2024
Hayk Mamijanyan - Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus, Update on political prisoners, PACE report, Referendum on joining EU, Bagrat Srbazan Tavush movement | Ep 346, July 19, 2024 [EP346]
Posted on Friday, Jul 19, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Political Prisoners, Artsakh Blockade, European Union, Russia, Georgia, Human Rights, Ukraine, China, NATO, Turkey, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
- Update on political prisoners
- PACE report
- Referendum on joining EU
- Bagrat Srbazan Tavush movement
Episode 346 | Recorded: July 18, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Prospect of Trump Presidency on the South Caucasus, Mirzoyan at NATO, Parade of US Officials in Armenia, MPG Poll Review | Ep 345 - July 14, 2024 [EP345]
Posted on Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Iran, NATO, Ukraine, European Union, Middle East, Georgia | Series: wir
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- Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
- Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC
- Parade of US Officials in Armenia
- MPG Poll
Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Prospect of Trump Presidency on the South Caucasus, Mirzoyan at NATO, Parade of US Officials in Armenia, MPG Poll Review | Ep 345 - July 14, 2024 [EP345]
Posted on Thursday, Jul 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Iran, NATO, Ukraine, European Union, Middle East, GeorgiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
- Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC
- Parade of US Officials in Armenia
- MPG Poll
Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024
Elisa von Joeden-Forgey - Lemkin Inst, Genocide in Artsakh, Pashinyan Genocide Denial, Gaza, other | Ep 341 - June 28, 2024 [EP341]
Posted on Friday, Jun 28, 2024 | Category: Genocide, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Human Rights, Armenian Genocide, Israel, Turkey, Russia, China, Economy, Middle East, Ukraine, India | Series: cog
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- Background on the Lemkin Institute
- Genocide in Artsakh
- Armenian Governmentâs Genocide Denial
- Gaza and other Genocides
Episode 341 | Recorded: June 25, 2024
Elisa von Joeden-Forgey - Lemkin Inst, Genocide in Artsakh, Pashinyan Genocide Denial, Gaza, other | Ep 341 - June 28, 2024 [EP341]
Posted on Friday, Jun 28, 2024 | Category: Genocide, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Human Rights, Armenian Genocide, Israel, Turkey, Russia, China, Economy, Middle East, Ukraine, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Background on the Lemkin Institute
- Genocide in Artsakh
- Armenian Governmentâs Genocide Denial
- Gaza and other Genocides
Episode 341 | Recorded: June 25, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Srbazan Movement Pause, EU Right Shift, Renewed Azerbaijan War Threats, Did Pashinyan get Marching Orders from Erdogan | Ep 339 - June 23, 2024 [EP339]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Armenian Church, Artsakh Blockade, Iran, Israel, Ukraine, European Union, NATO, Economy, Human Rights, China, Geopolitics, Lebanon | Series: wir
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- Srbazan Movement: Pause & Regroup?
- EU Parliamentary Shift to the Right
- Armenia and EU Membership
- Renewed Azerbaijani Threats of War
- Armenia Reports CAESAR Artillery Acquisition
- Did Pashinyan Get Marching Orders from Erdogan?
Episode 339 | Recorded: June 23, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Srbazan Movement Pause, EU Right Shift, Renewed Azerbaijan War Threats, Did Pashinyan get Marching Orders from Erdogan | Ep 339 - June 23, 2024 [EP339]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Armenian Church, Artsakh Blockade, Iran, Israel, Ukraine, European Union, NATO, Economy, Human Rights, China, Geopolitics, LebanonGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Srbazan Movement: Pause & Regroup?
- EU Parliamentary Shift to the Right
- Armenia and EU Membership
- Renewed Azerbaijani Threats of War
- Armenia Reports CAESAR Artillery Acquisition
- Did Pashinyan Get Marching Orders from Erdogan?
Episode 339 | Recorded: June 23, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Police Brutality, Violence, and Repressions, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Armenia Russia Relations | Ep 337 - June 16, 2024 [EP337]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, China, Economy, Geopolitics, European Union, Genocide, Human Rights, India | Series: wir
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- Police Brutality, Violence & Repressions
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenia Russia Relations
Episode 337 | Recorded: June 17, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Police Brutality, Violence, and Repressions, Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Armenia Russia Relations | Ep 337 - June 16, 2024 [EP337]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, China, Economy, Geopolitics, European Union, Genocide, Human Rights, IndiaGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Police Brutality, Violence & Repressions
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenia Russia Relations
Episode 337 | Recorded: June 17, 2024
Anna Karapetyan | Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands | James O’Brien in Yerevan | Srbazan Movement | Ep 335 - June 9, 2024 [EP335]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Economy, Genocide, Ukraine, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Iran | Series: wir
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- Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands
- James OâBrien in Yerevan
- Russia Armenia Relations
- Srbazan Movement
Episode 335 | Recorded: June 10, 2024
Anna Karapetyan | Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands | James O’Brien in Yerevan | Srbazan Movement | Ep 335 - June 9, 2024 [EP335]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Economy, Genocide, Ukraine, Geopolitics, Human Rights, IranGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands
- James OâBrien in Yerevan
- Russia Armenia Relations
- Srbazan Movement
Episode 335 | Recorded: June 10, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash | Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia | Armenian Russian Relations | Ep 333 - May 26, 2024 [EP333]
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, India, Armenian Church, Israel, Turkey, Middle East, Ukraine, European Union, Georgia, Human Rights, NATO | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash
- Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia
- Armenian Russian Relations
Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash | Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia | Armenian Russian Relations | Ep 333 - May 26, 2024 [EP333]
Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, India, Armenian Church, Israel, Turkey, Middle East, Ukraine, European Union, Georgia, Human Rights, NATOGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash
- Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia
- Armenian Russian Relations
Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses to the Streets | Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue | Ep 329 - May 12, 2024 [EP329]
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Iran, China, Israel | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses To the Streets
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue
Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses to the Streets | Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue | Ep 329 - May 12, 2024 [EP329]
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Iran, China, IsraelGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses To the Streets
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue
Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Tavush Demarcation and Delimitation | Bagrat Srbazan Heads to Yerevan | Hungary Blocks EU Aid to Armenia | Ep 328 - May 5, 2024 [EP328]
Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Armenian Church, Russia, NATO, European Union, Human Rights, Iran, Genocide, Ukraine | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Tavush Demarcation and Delimitation
- Bagrat Srbazan Coming to Yerevan
- Hungary Blocks EU Aid to Armenia
Episode 328 | Recorded: May 5, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Tavush Demarcation and Delimitation | Bagrat Srbazan Heads to Yerevan | Hungary Blocks EU Aid to Armenia | Ep 328 - May 5, 2024 [EP328]
Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Armenian Church, Russia, NATO, European Union, Human Rights, Iran, Genocide, UkraineGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Tavush Demarcation and Delimitation
- Bagrat Srbazan Coming to Yerevan
- Hungary Blocks EU Aid to Armenia
Episode 328 | Recorded: May 5, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan, Rananjay Anand - Indian-Armenian Relations in 2024 | Ep 327 - May 2, 2024 [EP327]
Posted on Friday, May 3, 2024 | Category: India, Armenia, Relations, Politics, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, European Union, Economy, Israel, Middle East, Geopolitics, Ukraine, China, NATO | Series: cog
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- Impressions: Raisina 2024 Dialogue
- Indian Community
- Trade Opportunities
- Defense & Security
Episode 327 | Recorded: April 26, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan, Rananjay Anand - Indian-Armenian Relations in 2024 | Ep 327 - May 2, 2024 [EP327]
Posted on Friday, May 3, 2024 | Category: India, Armenia, Relations, Politics, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, European Union, Economy, Israel, Middle East, Geopolitics, Ukraine, China, NATOGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Impressions: Raisina 2024 Dialogue
- Indian Community
- Trade Opportunities
- Defense & Security
Episode 327 | Recorded: April 26, 2024
Edgar Elbakyan - 109th Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide | Pashinyan Concedes Tavush Territories | Russia Withdrawing Peacekeepers from Artsakh | Ep 326 - Apr 21, 2024 [EP326]
Posted on Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Genocide, Iran, Georgia, Ukraine, Geopolitics | Series: wir
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- 109th Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide
- Pashinyan Concedes Tavush Territories
- Russia Withdrawing Peacekeepers from Artsakh
Episode 326 | Recorded: April 24, 2024
Edgar Elbakyan - 109th Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide | Pashinyan Concedes Tavush Territories | Russia Withdrawing Peacekeepers from Artsakh | Ep 326 - Apr 21, 2024 [EP326]
Posted on Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Genocide, Iran, Georgia, Ukraine, GeopoliticsGroong Links:
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Topics:
- 109th Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide
- Pashinyan Concedes Tavush Territories
- Russia Withdrawing Peacekeepers from Artsakh
Episode 326 | Recorded: April 24, 2024
Markus Ritter - The European Union Mission in Armenia | Ep 322 - Mar 29, 2024 [EP322]
Posted on Friday, Mar 29, 2024 | Category: EU, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, European Union, Turkey, Georgia | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- Mission Details
- Mission & Goals
- Operational Details
- Communication
- Immunity
- Perceptions from Neighboring Countries
- Incidents
- August 15 ,2023
- Nerkin Hand
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Episode 322 | Recorded: March 26, 2024
Markus Ritter - The European Union Mission in Armenia | Ep 322 - Mar 29, 2024 [EP322]
Posted on Friday, Mar 29, 2024 | Category: EU, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, European Union, Turkey, GeorgiaGroong Links:
Topics:
- Mission Details
- Mission & Goals
- Operational Details
- Communication
- Immunity
- Perceptions from Neighboring Countries
- Incidents
- August 15 ,2023
- Nerkin Hand
Guest:
Episode 322 | Recorded: March 26, 2024
Paul Cormarie - Can the US Guarantee Armenia's Security? | Ep 321 - Mar 27, 2024 [EP321]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 | Category: USA, Armenia, Video, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Russia, Georgia, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, NATO, Economy, Israel, Middle East, Genocide, Syria, India | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- US Strategic Interests in the South Caucasus
- The Challenge of Armeniaâs Neighborhood
- Weaponry that could help Armenia
- Clear Expectations and Limits
- The Turkish Factor
- The Iranian Factor
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Episode 321 | Recorded: March 26, 2024
Paul Cormarie - Can the US Guarantee Armenia's Security? | Ep 321 - Mar 27, 2024 [EP321]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 | Category: USA, Armenia, Video, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Russia, Georgia, Armenian Genocide, Ukraine, NATO, Economy, Israel, Middle East, Genocide, Syria, IndiaGroong Links:
Topics:
- US Strategic Interests in the South Caucasus
- The Challenge of Armeniaâs Neighborhood
- Weaponry that could help Armenia
- Clear Expectations and Limits
- The Turkish Factor
- The Iranian Factor
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Episode 321 | Recorded: March 26, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Political Prisoners in Armenia | Stoltenberg in the South Caucasus | Pashinyan in Tavush | Ep 320 - Mar 24, 2024 [EP320]
Posted on Monday, Mar 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, NATO, Georgia, Ukraine, Genocide, Human Rights, Economy | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Terror Attack in Moscow
- Growing List of Political Prisoners in Armenia
- Narek Samsonyan & Vazgen Saghatelyan brutally arrested
- Narek Malyan Exonerated, Remains Jailed
- Pashinyan in Tavush
- Stoltenbergâs in the South Caucasus
Episode 320 | Recorded: March 25, 2024
Tevan Poghosyan - Political Prisoners in Armenia | Stoltenberg in the South Caucasus | Pashinyan in Tavush | Ep 320 - Mar 24, 2024 [EP320]
Posted on Monday, Mar 25, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, NATO, Georgia, Ukraine, Genocide, Human Rights, EconomyGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Terror Attack in Moscow
- Growing List of Political Prisoners in Armenia
- Narek Samsonyan & Vazgen Saghatelyan brutally arrested
- Narek Malyan Exonerated, Remains Jailed
- Pashinyan in Tavush
- Stoltenbergâs in the South Caucasus
Episode 320 | Recorded: March 25, 2024
Tatul Manaseryan: Armenia's Economic Diversification | Corruption | Bank Secrecy | Ep 319 - Mar 23, 2024 [EP319]
Posted on Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 | Category: Economy, Armenia, Economy, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Geopolitics, European Union, Iran, Georgia, Ukraine, China, Middle East, Human Rights | Series: cog
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- Economic Diversification
- Systemic Corruption
- Bank Secrecy Scrapped
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Episode 319 | Recorded: March 16, 2024
Tatul Manaseryan: Armenia's Economic Diversification | Corruption | Bank Secrecy | Ep 319 - Mar 23, 2024 [EP319]
Posted on Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 | Category: Economy, Armenia, Economy, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Geopolitics, European Union, Iran, Georgia, Ukraine, China, Middle East, Human RightsGroong Links:
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- Economic Diversification
- Systemic Corruption
- Bank Secrecy Scrapped
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Episode 319 | Recorded: March 16, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Analysis of Recent MPG and IRI Poll Results| Ep 317 - Feb 17, 2024 [EP317]
Posted on Monday, Mar 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, NATO, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Economy, European Union, China, Genocide, Georgia, Israel, Syria, India | Series: cog, video
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- IRI Poll, December 2023
- MPG Poll, February 2024
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Episode 317 | Recorded: March 16, 2024
Hrant Mikaelian - Analysis of Recent MPG and IRI Poll Results| Ep 317 - Feb 17, 2024 [EP317]
Posted on Monday, Mar 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, NATO, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Economy, European Union, China, Genocide, Georgia, Israel, Syria, IndiaGroong Links:
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- IRI Poll, December 2023
- MPG Poll, February 2024
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Episode 317 | Recorded: March 16, 2024
Amb. Andrew Turner - Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia | EU Monitoring Mission | Political Prisoners | Canadian Mil. Supplies to Turkey | Ep 316 - Mar 16, 2024 [EP316]
Posted on Saturday, Mar 16, 2024 | Category: Canada, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Genocide, Artsakh Blockade, NATO, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Genocide, Syria, Middle East, Georgia, Human Rights, China, Economy, European Union | Series: cog, video
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- Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia
- EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
- Political Prisoners
- Canadian Military Supplies to Turkey
Episode 316 | Recorded: March 15, 2024
Amb. Andrew Turner - Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia | EU Monitoring Mission | Political Prisoners | Canadian Mil. Supplies to Turkey | Ep 316 - Mar 16, 2024 [EP316]
Posted on Saturday, Mar 16, 2024 | Category: Canada, Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Genocide, Artsakh Blockade, NATO, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Iran, Genocide, Syria, Middle East, Georgia, Human Rights, China, Economy, European UnionGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia
- EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
- Political Prisoners
- Canadian Military Supplies to Turkey
Episode 316 | Recorded: March 15, 2024
Archil Sikharulidze - Georgia, Armenia, Partnership & Politics in the South Caucasus | Ep 315 - Mar 13, 2024 [EP315]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, India, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Iran, Genocide, Economy, Human Rights | Series: cog
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- Georgian Nationalism and Identity
- Georgia, Armenia, post 2018
- Accession to the EU
- Strategic Partnership
Episode 315 | Recorded: March 12, 2024
Archil Sikharulidze - Georgia, Armenia, Partnership & Politics in the South Caucasus | Ep 315 - Mar 13, 2024 [EP315]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 | Category: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, India, European Union, NATO, Ukraine, Iran, Genocide, Economy, Human RightsGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Georgian Nationalism and Identity
- Georgia, Armenia, post 2018
- Accession to the EU
- Strategic Partnership
Episode 315 | Recorded: March 12, 2024
Ehsan Movahedian - Iran Parliamentary Elections | Geopolitical U-Turn in Armenia? | Iran Armenia Relations | Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs| Ep 314 - Mar 12, 2024 [EP314]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, India, Georgia, NATO, Israel, Economy, European Union, Geopolitics, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine | Series: cog
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- Iran Parliamentary Elections
- Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia?
- Iran Armenia Relations
- Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs
Episode 314 | Recorded: March 11, 2024
Ehsan Movahedian - Iran Parliamentary Elections | Geopolitical U-Turn in Armenia? | Iran Armenia Relations | Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs| Ep 314 - Mar 12, 2024 [EP314]
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 | Category: Iran, Armenia, Middle East, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, India, Georgia, NATO, Israel, Economy, European Union, Geopolitics, Lebanon, Syria, UkraineGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Iran Parliamentary Elections
- Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia?
- Iran Armenia Relations
- Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs
Episode 314 | Recorded: March 11, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Vazgen Sargsyan | Stalled With Enemies and Allies | Looking for New Friends | Ep 313 - Mar 10, 2024 [EP313]
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, European Union, Israel, Ukraine, Economy, Georgia, NATO | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- Armenia Stalled
- Stalled with Enemies
- Stalled with Allies
- Economic Diversification
- Fish Rots from the Head
Episode 313 | Recorded: Mar 11, 2024
Dziunik Aghajanian - Vazgen Sargsyan | Stalled With Enemies and Allies | Looking for New Friends | Ep 313 - Mar 10, 2024 [EP313]
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, European Union, Israel, Ukraine, Economy, Georgia, NATOGroong Links:
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- Armenia Stalled
- Stalled with Enemies
- Stalled with Allies
- Economic Diversification
- Fish Rots from the Head
Episode 313 | Recorded: Mar 11, 2024
Transcript: In the South Caucasus, “The West“ means Turkey
Posted on Friday, Mar 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogThe dialogue at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum illuminates a critical facet of EU’s geopolitical calculus: when they speak of “The West” in the context of the South Caucasus, they implicitly refer to Turkey. We dissect Armenia’s diplomatic challenges, laying bare the stark realities of power dynamics in the region. Against the backdrop of Turkey’s strategic significance, the debate underscores the profound implications of EU’s reliance on Ankara to assert its dominance and open communication channels in the region. We shed light on the urgent need for Armenia to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape where alliances and allegiances are constantly shifting.
Transcript: Russian Warnings: Assessing Armenia's Geopolitical Choices
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogOn February 24, a group of Russian and Armenian experts met in Congress hotel in Yerevan to discuss the state of Armenia-Russia relations. The discussion was friendly but tough and frank. Our guest from episode #311 was one of the participants in that discussion.
Transcript: A honeymoon in Paris or discord in South Caucasus? Russia's Reaction to French Weapon Deliveries!
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogThe following is a transcript of a clip from episode 311 , where we address the blooming romance (at least as it appears externally) between the Armenia and France, NATO and the collective West.
Arthur Khachikyan - Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Exit from CSTO? | Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations | Edmon Marukyan Resigns | Ep 312 - Mar 3, 2024 [EP312]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Genocide, Iran, Israel | Series: wir
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- Remembering Sumgait Pogroms
- Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog
- Exit from CSTO?
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Edmon Marukyan Resigns
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024
Arthur Khachikyan - Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Exit from CSTO? | Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations | Edmon Marukyan Resigns | Ep 312 - Mar 3, 2024 [EP312]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Genocide, Iran, IsraelGroong Links:
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- Remembering Sumgait Pogroms
- Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog
- Exit from CSTO?
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Edmon Marukyan Resigns
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - French Connection | Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Negotiations & Risk of War | Ep 311 - Feb 25, 2024 [EP311]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, NATO, Middle East, Economy, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Syria, India | Series: wir
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- French Connection
- Russian-Armenian Dialog
- Negotiations and Risk of War
Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024
Sergei Melkonian - French Connection | Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Negotiations & Risk of War | Ep 311 - Feb 25, 2024 [EP311]
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, NATO, Middle East, Economy, Genocide, Geopolitics, Israel, Syria, IndiaGroong Links:
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- French Connection
- Russian-Armenian Dialog
- Negotiations and Risk of War
Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia Security in Danger | Munich Security Conference | Relations with Regional Allies | Ep 310 - Feb 18, 2024 [EP310]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey, Ukraine, Geopolitics, China, Economy, European Union, Middle East, India | Series: wir
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- Armeniaâs Security in Danger
- Munich Security Conference
- Relations with Regional Allies
Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024
Benyamin Poghosyan - Armenia Security in Danger | Munich Security Conference | Relations with Regional Allies | Ep 310 - Feb 18, 2024 [EP310]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, NATO, Turkey, Ukraine, Geopolitics, China, Economy, European Union, Middle East, IndiaGroong Links:
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- Armeniaâs Security in Danger
- Munich Security Conference
- Relations with Regional Allies
Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024
Varuzhan Geghamyan - Armenian Azerbaijani Talks | Raisi Erdogan meet in Ankara | Politics | Ep 306 - Feb 4, 2024 [EP306]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, European Union, Middle East, Syria, Israel, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Genocide, NATO, India | Series: wir
Armenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024
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- Diplomatic Flurry
- Raisi in Ankara
- Raisi in Moscow
- Putin in Ankara
- Aliyevâs Constitution for Armenia
- How can the Opposition become a consequential force?
Episode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024
Varuzhan Geghamyan - Armenian Azerbaijani Talks | Raisi Erdogan meet in Ankara | Politics | Ep 306 - Feb 4, 2024 [EP306]
Posted on Sunday, Feb 4, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey, Russia, European Union, Middle East, Syria, Israel, Ukraine, Georgia, Economy, Genocide, NATO, IndiaArmenian News Network/Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024
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- Diplomatic Flurry
- Raisi in Ankara
- Raisi in Moscow
- Putin in Ankara
- Aliyevâs Constitution for Armenia
- How can the Opposition become a consequential force?
Episode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - World in Conflict | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | 2024 Outlook | Ep. 304 - Jan 21, 2024 [EP304]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, China, Lebanon, Genocide, NATO, Syria, India | Series: wir
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- World in Conflict
- Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East
- Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
- Prognosis for 2024
- Thoughts from the Participants
Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - World in Conflict | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | 2024 Outlook | Ep. 304 - Jan 21, 2024 [EP304]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Israel, Middle East, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenian Church, Armenian Genocide, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, China, Lebanon, Genocide, NATO, Syria, IndiaGroong Links:
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- World in Conflict
- Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East
- Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations
- Prognosis for 2024
- Thoughts from the Participants
Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024