Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity
Last updated: May 29, 2026
The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, known by the acronym TRIPP, is a transport and economic connectivity initiative associated with the Trump administration’s regional diplomacy in the South Caucasus . The proposal envisions a corridor running through Armenian territory that would connect Turkey to Azerbaijan and onward to Central Asia, bypassing Iran.
TRIPP has become one of the most contested policy questions in Armenian political discourse. Critics, including much of the opposition, argue that the corridor would require Armenia to cede sovereign control over a critical land route through the Syunik province, effectively creating a functional analog to the Zangezur corridor that Azerbaijan and Turkey have long demanded — and that it would leave Armenia geopolitically isolated and economically dependent on forces hostile to its interests. Supporters within the government argue it represents an opportunity for economic integration and normalization with Turkey.
Groong has covered TRIPP across more than 60 episodes, examining the proposal’s terms, the divergent positions of Armenian political parties, the implications for Syunik and Armenian sovereignty, the US diplomatic context, and the relationship between TRIPP and the broader Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.
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Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.
Aryeh Lightstone: The Rabbi Behind TRIPP and U.S. Armenian Policy [EP576]
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 | Category: Geopolitics, USA, Israel, Politics, ArmeniaHovik profiles Aryeh Lightstone, the Orthodox rabbi and Abraham Accords architect now advising on TRIPP implementation in Armenia.
Pashinyan’s Church War, the Russia-EU Choice, and TRIPP | Ep 576, Aug 9, 2026 [EP576]
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Alliance
- Iran War Update
- Catholicos on Trial
- EAEU Meeting in Cholpon-Ata
- Corruption & Persecutions
Episode 576 | Recorded: August 10, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #ArmenianChurch #GareginII #TRIPP #ArmeniaRussia #SouthCaucasus #Groong
Pashinyan’s Church War, the Russia-EU Choice, and TRIPP | Ep 576, Aug 9, 2026 [EP576]
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 | Category: Armenia, PoliticsGroong Links:
Topics:
- Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Alliance
- Iran War Update
- Catholicos on Trial
- EAEU Meeting in Cholpon-Ata
- Corruption & Persecutions
Episode 576 | Recorded: August 10, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #ArmenianChurch #GareginII #TRIPP #ArmeniaRussia #SouthCaucasus #Groong
Transcript: Pashinyan’s Church War, the Russia-EU Choice, and TRIPP | Ep 576, Aug 9, 2026 [EP576]
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, TranscriptIn this week’s Groong episode, the hosts examine Pashinyan’s confrontation with the Armenian Church, Armenia’s strategic positioning between Russia and the EU, and the geopolitical implications of TRIPP. We discuss the trial of Catholicos Garegin II, Iran’s military leadership realignment, the Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense pact, and how these shifts reshape Armenia’s role in the South Caucasus.
Tigranashen Unanswered, Russia’s Railways Challenged | Ep 574, Aug 2, 2026 [EP574]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- New parliament is sworn in
- Tigranashen and Armenia’s territorial red lines
- Civil Contract’s evasive enclave answers
- Armenia challenges Russia’s railway concession
- TRIPP reshapes regional power and transit
Episode 574 | Recorded: August 3, 2026
#ArmenianNews #Tigranashen #ArmenianRailways #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #ArmeniaRussia #ZangezurCorridor #Geopolitics
Tigranashen Unanswered, Russia’s Railways Challenged | Ep 574, Aug 2, 2026 [EP574]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, GeopoliticsGroong Links:
Topics:
- New parliament is sworn in
- Tigranashen and Armenia’s territorial red lines
- Civil Contract’s evasive enclave answers
- Armenia challenges Russia’s railway concession
- TRIPP reshapes regional power and transit
Episode 574 | Recorded: August 3, 2026
#ArmenianNews #Tigranashen #ArmenianRailways #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #ArmeniaRussia #ZangezurCorridor #Geopolitics
Transcript: Tigranashen Unanswered, Russia’s Railways Challenged | Ep 574, Aug 2, 2026 [EP574]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Geopolitics, TranscriptIn this week’s Groong Week in Review, Hovik and Asbed discuss Armenia’s new parliament sworn in on August 2, 2026, and the Armenia Alliance’s direct challenge to Civil Contract over Tigranashen. We examine the government’s evasive responses on territorial red lines, Armenia’s challenge to Russia’s railway concession, and how TRIPP reshapes regional power dynamics in the South Caucasus.
Christine Arakelian - Forever Wars, NATO 3.0, Armenia's High-Stakes Western Pivot | Ep 572, Jul 31, 2026 [EP572]
Posted on Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 | Category: Armenia, USA, European Union, Politics, Geopolitics, Diaspora | Series: cog, video
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- US Foreign Policy & the Fracture of MAGA
- Iran and the Risk of Forever Wars
- NATO 3.0 and Europe’s Militarization
- Post-2026 Election Armenia
- TRIPP and Pashinyan’s Pivot to the West
Episode 572 | Recorded: July 29, 2026
#ForeverWars #NATO #IranWar #Armenia #TRIPP #MAGA #USForeignPolicy #SouthCaucasus
Christine Arakelian - Forever Wars, NATO 3.0, Armenia's High-Stakes Western Pivot | Ep 572, Jul 31, 2026 [EP572]
Posted on Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 | Category: Armenia, USA, European Union, Politics, Geopolitics, DiasporaGroong Links:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- US Foreign Policy & the Fracture of MAGA
- Iran and the Risk of Forever Wars
- NATO 3.0 and Europe’s Militarization
- Post-2026 Election Armenia
- TRIPP and Pashinyan’s Pivot to the West
Episode 572 | Recorded: July 29, 2026
#ForeverWars #NATO #IranWar #Armenia #TRIPP #MAGA #USForeignPolicy #SouthCaucasus
TRIPP Is Starved of Real Money-$400M Won't Cut It [EP572]
Posted on Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 | Category: Geopolitics, Economy, ArmeniaChristine Arakelian argues that the $400 million allocated to TRIPP is grossly insufficient compared to similar corridor projects, casting doubt on US commitment to Armenia’s western pivot.
Transcript: Christine Arakelian - Forever Wars, NATO 3.0, Armenia's High-Stakes Western Pivot | Ep 572, Jul 31, 2026 [EP572]
Posted on Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 | Category: Armenia, USA, European Union, Politics, Geopolitics, Diaspora, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Christine Arakelian about American foreign policy fractures, Iran war risks, and Armenia’s pivot to the West. We discuss whether the United States has coherent foreign policy, the collapse of the MAGA coalition over Forever Wars, NATO 3.0 and Europe’s militarization, and how Pashinyan’s post-2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election government is navigating TRIPP amid global instability.
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Topics:
- Ukraine expands its war into the Caspian
- Iran warns of a wider regional response
- Russia and the West test stalled diplomacy
- Aliyev positions Baku as a geopolitical hub
- Armenia faces pressure over EU alignment
- Baku POW abuse and their deteriorating health
- Housing policy expose domestic failures
Episode 571 | Recorded: July 27, 2026
#Armenia #UkraineWar #Iran #CaspianSea #SouthCaucasus #MiddleCorridor #ArmenianPOWs #Geopolitics
From Caspian Drones to Armenia’s Cold Winter | Ep 571, Jul 26, 2026 [EP571]
Posted on Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Iran, PoliticsGroong Links:
Topics:
- Ukraine expands its war into the Caspian
- Iran warns of a wider regional response
- Russia and the West test stalled diplomacy
- Aliyev positions Baku as a geopolitical hub
- Armenia faces pressure over EU alignment
- Baku POW abuse and their deteriorating health
- Housing policy expose domestic failures
Episode 571 | Recorded: July 27, 2026
#Armenia #UkraineWar #Iran #CaspianSea #SouthCaucasus #MiddleCorridor #ArmenianPOWs #Geopolitics
Archil Sikharulidze - Armenia and Georgia Between Russia and Europe | Ep 570, Jul 26, 2026 [EP570]
Posted on Monday, Jul 27, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Georgia, Geopolitics, Politics | Series: cog, video
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- Russia’s changing South Caucasus strategy
- Georgia’s widening dispute with Europe
- Armenia’s shift away from Russia
- Georgia’s role in regional transit
- Armenia-Georgia ties under pressure
Episode 570 | Recorded: July 24, 2026
#Armenia #Georgia #Russia #EuropeanUnion #SouthCaucasus #GeorgianDream #NikolPashinyan #MiddleCorridor
Archil Sikharulidze - Armenia and Georgia Between Russia and Europe | Ep 570, Jul 26, 2026 [EP570]
Posted on Monday, Jul 27, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Georgia, Geopolitics, PoliticsGroong Links:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- Russia’s changing South Caucasus strategy
- Georgia’s widening dispute with Europe
- Armenia’s shift away from Russia
- Georgia’s role in regional transit
- Armenia-Georgia ties under pressure
Episode 570 | Recorded: July 24, 2026
#Armenia #Georgia #Russia #EuropeanUnion #SouthCaucasus #GeorgianDream #NikolPashinyan #MiddleCorridor
Transcript: From Caspian Drones to Armenia’s Cold Winter | Ep 571, Jul 26, 2026 [EP571]
Posted on Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Iran, Politics, TranscriptIn this week’s edition of the Armenian News podcast, Hovik and Asbed analyze escalating regional tensions as Ukraine expands operations into the Caspian Sea, striking Iranian and Russian assets. We examine how this merger of the Northern and Southern conflicts affects Armenia, Kazakhstan’s energy security, and Pashinyan’s diplomatic positioning amid new pressure from Western capitals following Aliyev’s recent visits to Germany and Berlin.
Transcript: Archil Sikharulidze - Armenia and Georgia Between Russia and Europe | Ep 570, Jul 26, 2026 [EP570]
Posted on Monday, Jul 27, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Georgia, Geopolitics, Politics, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Archil Sikharulidze about Russia’s shifting strategy in the South Caucasus and Armenia and Georgia’s diverging paths. We discuss Moscow’s assessment of Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process developments, Georgia’s widening dispute with Europe, Armenia’s shift away from Russia, and how regional transit corridors reshape geopolitical competition between Moscow, Brussels, and Washington.
Iran War, TRIPP Money, and Armenia’s Political Purgatory | Ep 561, Jul 19, 2026 [EP568]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- US-Iran War Continues
- Summer Lull in Yerevan Politics
- Konstantin Sokolov: Master of TRIPP & Teghut
- UN: Abp. Galstanyan Charges Unjustified
- Armenian POW Slams Pashinyan from Baku
Episode 568 | Recorded: July 20, 2026
#IranWar #TRIPP #Teghut #Armenia #PoliticalPrisoners #ArmenianPOWs #KonstantinSokolov
Iran War, TRIPP Money, and Armenia’s Political Purgatory | Ep 561, Jul 19, 2026 [EP568]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 | Category: Armenia, PoliticsGroong Links:
Topics:
- US-Iran War Continues
- Summer Lull in Yerevan Politics
- Konstantin Sokolov: Master of TRIPP & Teghut
- UN: Abp. Galstanyan Charges Unjustified
- Armenian POW Slams Pashinyan from Baku
Episode 568 | Recorded: July 20, 2026
#IranWar #TRIPP #Teghut #Armenia #PoliticalPrisoners #ArmenianPOWs #KonstantinSokolov
Konstantin Sokolov, TRIPP+, and the Teghut Mine: A Conflict of Interest [EP568]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 | Category: USA, Armenia, Economy, GeopoliticsKonstantin Sokolov, a Trump megadonor, was appointed to lead TRIPP+, a U.S. fund managing $200 million in South Caucasus investments, the same week he acquired Armenia’s second-largest copper mine. The hosts examine the conflict of interest.
Transcript: Iran War, TRIPP Money, and Armenia’s Political Purgatory | Ep 561, Jul 19, 2026 [EP568]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, TranscriptIn this week’s Groong Week in Review, Hovik and Asbed break down escalating tensions across the Middle East as the US-Iran war intensifies following the collapse of the June ceasefire. We examine the strategic implications for Armenia and the South Caucasus, the role of TRIPP advocates like Konstantin Sokolov, and how regional instability intersects with Pashinyan’s political vulnerabilities at home, including charges against Archbishop Galstanyan and ongoing Armenian POW cases.
Iran's Legitimate Security Concerns About TRIPP-Pashinyan's Tone-Deaf Response [EP567]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 | Category: Geopolitics, Iran, PoliticsHovik details Iran’s formal request for TRIPP safeguards and Pashinyan’s dismissal, illustrating Armenia’s strategic pivot away from its longtime partner toward NATO.
NATO in Ankara, War in Iran, and the Scissors Over Armenia | Ep 567, Jul 12, 2026 [EP567]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- NATO summit in Ankara
- Iran War Update
- Taking Scissors to Armenia
- Shaping the Parliament
- OSCE vs. Garegin II
Episode 567 | Recorded: July 13, 2026
#ArmenianNews #NATOSummit #IranWar #TRIPP #ArmeniaAzerbaijan #ArmenianParliament #GareginII #OSCE
NATO in Ankara, War in Iran, and the Scissors Over Armenia | Ep 567, Jul 12, 2026 [EP567]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 | Category: Armenia, PoliticsGroong Links:
Topics:
- NATO summit in Ankara
- Iran War Update
- Taking Scissors to Armenia
- Shaping the Parliament
- OSCE vs. Garegin II
Episode 567 | Recorded: July 13, 2026
#ArmenianNews #NATOSummit #IranWar #TRIPP #ArmeniaAzerbaijan #ArmenianParliament #GareginII #OSCE
Turkey Leading NATO's Anti-Russia Charge Through TRIPP and Geopolitics [EP567]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 | Category: Geopolitics, NATO, Turkey, USAHovik explains Turkey’s expanded strategic importance in NATO, positioning TRIPP as a European long-term project to exclude Russia and Iran, not merely a transit corridor.
Transcript: NATO in Ankara, War in Iran, and the Scissors Over Armenia | Ep 567, Jul 12, 2026 [EP567]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, TranscriptIn this Groong Week in Review episode, Hovik and Asbed cover the 36th NATO summit in Ankara, escalating Iran war developments, and Armenia’s removal of murals honoring fallen soldiers. We discuss NATO’s defense spending surge, Trump’s shift on Turkey and F-35 access, Ukraine aid commitments, and what these geopolitical shifts mean for Armenia and the South Caucasus amid ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan peace negotiations.
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- Ukraine’s long war and endgame
- Novorossiya and a landlocked Ukraine?
- Europe rearms against Russia
- NATO 3.0 and containment
- Armenia’s post-election Western pivot
- EU promises versus EAEU dependence
- TRIPP, Syunik, and Russian red lines
Episode 566 | Recorded: July 9, 2026
#Russia #UkraineWar #NATO #Europe #Armenia #SouthCaucasus #TRIPP #Syunik #EAEU
Dmitry Suslov - Ukraine’s Endgame, Armenia’s Crossroads | Ep 566, Jul 11, 2026 [EP566]
Posted on Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Ukraine, PoliticsGroong Links:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- Ukraine’s long war and endgame
- Novorossiya and a landlocked Ukraine?
- Europe rearms against Russia
- NATO 3.0 and containment
- Armenia’s post-election Western pivot
- EU promises versus EAEU dependence
- TRIPP, Syunik, and Russian red lines
Episode 566 | Recorded: July 9, 2026
#Russia #UkraineWar #NATO #Europe #Armenia #SouthCaucasus #TRIPP #Syunik #EAEU
Russia's South Caucasus Dilemma: TRIPP as Strategic Containment or Negotiable Asset? [EP566]
Posted on Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 | Category: Geopolitics, Russia, ArmeniaSuslov explains Russia’s conflicted view of TRIPP: a strategic threat violating the 2020 agreement, but potentially negotiable as a way to preserve Russian influence.
Transcript: Dmitry Suslov - Ukraine’s Endgame, Armenia’s Crossroads | Ep 566, Jul 11, 2026 [EP566]
Posted on Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Russia, Ukraine, Politics, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Dmitry Suslov about Russia’s strategic position across multiple fronts: the Ukraine War, Armenia’s post-election Western pivot, TRIPP and Syunik, and Europe’s rearmament against Russia. We discuss the long-term confrontation between Russia and NATO, Pashinyan’s Western alignment after the June 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election, and how transport corridors in the South Caucasus may reshape regional containment lines.
Russia's Red Line in the South Caucasus: Who Controls TRIPP? [EP565]
Posted on Friday, Jul 10, 2026 | Category: Russia, USA, Geopolitics, ArmeniaMarkedonov reveals Russia’s actual red lines in the South Caucasus, explaining why TRIPP matters beyond transportation logistics and what military escalation would mean for the region.
Sergey Markedonov - Ukraine, TRIPP, and Armenia’s Western Pivot | Ep 565, Jul 10, 2026 [EP565]
Posted on Friday, Jul 10, 2026 | Series: cog, video
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- Ukraine’s war of attrition
- Russia’s strategic bandwidth problem
- TRIPP and Iran’s red lines
- Israel’s Armenian Genocide move
- Armenia’s Western pivot after elections
Episode 565 | Recorded: July 8, 2026
#ArmenianNews #SouthCaucasus #UkraineWar #Russia #Armenia #EAEU #TRIPP #Geopolitics
Sergey Markedonov - Ukraine, TRIPP, and Armenia’s Western Pivot | Ep 565, Jul 10, 2026 [EP565]
Posted on Friday, Jul 10, 2026Groong Links:
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Topics:
- Ukraine’s war of attrition
- Russia’s strategic bandwidth problem
- TRIPP and Iran’s red lines
- Israel’s Armenian Genocide move
- Armenia’s Western pivot after elections
Episode 565 | Recorded: July 8, 2026
#ArmenianNews #SouthCaucasus #UkraineWar #Russia #Armenia #EAEU #TRIPP #Geopolitics
Transcript: Sergey Markedonov - Ukraine, TRIPP, and Armenia’s Western Pivot | Ep 565, Jul 10, 2026 [EP565]
Posted on Friday, Jul 10, 2026 | Category: TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Sergey Markedonov about Russia’s strategic position amid the Ukraine War and its implications for Armenia. We discuss why Moscow remains bogged down in Ukraine despite its military superiority, how the war of attrition shapes Russian bandwidth for the South Caucasus, the geopolitical role of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, and Pashinyan’s Western pivot following the June 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election.
The Constitutional Court has ruled, now what? | Ep 564, Jul 5, 2026 [EP564]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- Court rubber stamps stolen elections
- Von der Leyen in the South Caucasus
- EU connectivity push in Caucasus
- Rubinyan vs. Simonyan
- Post-election opposition raids begin
- IMEI or IMEI not
Episode 564 | Recorded: July 6, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianNews #Pashinyan #ArmenianPolitics #SouthCaucasus #ConstitutionalCourt #SurveillanceState
The Constitutional Court has ruled, now what? | Ep 564, Jul 5, 2026 [EP564]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 | Category: Armenia, PoliticsGroong Links:
Topics:
- Court rubber stamps stolen elections
- Von der Leyen in the South Caucasus
- EU connectivity push in Caucasus
- Rubinyan vs. Simonyan
- Post-election opposition raids begin
- IMEI or IMEI not
Episode 564 | Recorded: July 6, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianNews #Pashinyan #ArmenianPolitics #SouthCaucasus #ConstitutionalCourt #SurveillanceState
Transcript: The Constitutional Court has ruled, now what? | Ep 564, Jul 5, 2026 [EP564]
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, TranscriptIn this episode of Groong Week in Review for July 5, 2026, Hovik and Asbed analyze Armenia’s Constitutional Court ruling upholding the disputed 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election results. We examine the disqualification of Prosperous Armenia votes, Civil Contract’s three-fifths majority, the opposition’s parliamentary leverage, and what these outcomes mean for Armenian sovereignty amid ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process negotiations and regional pressures.
Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran War, Election Aftermath, Russian Warnings, Israeli Recognition | Ep 563, Jul 2, 2026 [EP563]
Posted on Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics | Series: cog, video
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- US-Iran MoU
- Election Aftermath
- Russian Warnings to Armenia
- Israeli Recognizes the Armenian Genocide
Episode 563 | Recorded: July 1, 2026
#ArmenianNews #IranWar #DziunikAghajanian #ArmenianElections #RussiaArmenia #SouthCaucasus #ArmenianGenocide
Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran War, Election Aftermath, Russian Warnings, Israeli Recognition | Ep 563, Jul 2, 2026 [EP563]
Posted on Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Category: Armenia, PoliticsGroong Links:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- US-Iran MoU
- Election Aftermath
- Russian Warnings to Armenia
- Israeli Recognizes the Armenian Genocide
Episode 563 | Recorded: July 1, 2026
#ArmenianNews #IranWar #DziunikAghajanian #ArmenianElections #RussiaArmenia #SouthCaucasus #ArmenianGenocide
Transcript: Dziunik Aghajanian - Iran War, Election Aftermath, Russian Warnings, Israeli Recognition | Ep 563, Jul 2, 2026 [EP563]
Posted on Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian about the Iran-Israel conflict, Armenia’s 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election aftermath, and Israeli recognition of the Armenian Genocide. We discuss whether the US-Iran MOU represents genuine de-escalation or a tactical pause before renewed confrontation, the Constitutional Court’s review of election fraud allegations against the Civil Contract regime, and Russia’s warnings to Armenia amid regional instability.
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- 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:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- 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.
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- Election aftermath and disputed legitimacy
- Threats against opposition parties
- Armenia-Russia tensions after vote
- EU lifeline for Armenian exports
- Polling failures and hidden votes
Episode 559 | Recorded: June 18, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #HrantMikaelian #NikolPashinyan #CivilContract #ArmeniaRussia #Polling
Hrant Mikaelian - Election Aftermath and Polls in Armenia | Ep 559, Jun 20, 2026 [EP559]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, PollGroong Links:
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Topics:
- Election aftermath and disputed legitimacy
- Threats against opposition parties
- Armenia-Russia tensions after vote
- EU lifeline for Armenian exports
- Polling failures and hidden votes
Episode 559 | Recorded: June 18, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #HrantMikaelian #NikolPashinyan #CivilContract #ArmeniaRussia #Polling
Transcript: Hrant Mikaelian - Election Aftermath and Polls in Armenia | Ep 559, Jun 20, 2026 [EP559]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Hrant Mikaelian about the disputed aftermath of Armenia’s June 7, 2026 parliamentary election. We discuss allegations of electoral fraud, threats against opposition parties, the Anti-Corruption Committee’s proposed ban on opposition groups, Armenia-Russia tensions following the vote, and the EU’s financial support for Armenian agricultural exports amid Russian sanctions.
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Topics:
- Armenian Election Aftermath
- Armenia-Georgia Relations
- US-Iran Interim Agreement
Episode 558 | Recorded: June 15, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianNews #ArmenianElections #CivilContract #Pashinyan #ArmenianConstitution #Referendum #ProsperousArmenia #SouthCaucasus #CEC
Armenian Parliamentary Election, US-Iran Agreement | Ep 558, Jun 14, 2026 [EP558]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, IranGroong Links:
Topics:
- Armenian Election Aftermath
- Armenia-Georgia Relations
- US-Iran Interim Agreement
Episode 558 | Recorded: June 15, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianNews #ArmenianElections #CivilContract #Pashinyan #ArmenianConstitution #Referendum #ProsperousArmenia #SouthCaucasus #CEC
Transcript: Armenian Parliamentary Election, US-Iran Agreement | Ep 558, Jun 14, 2026 [EP558]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Iran, TranscriptIn this episode of Groong Week in Review for June 14, 2026, hosts Hovik Manucharyan and Asbed Bedrossian analyze the aftermath of Armenia’s 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election, shifting Armenia-Georgia relations, and a landmark interim US-Iran agreement that reshapes regional stability. We discuss the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief, and how the Iran war’s resolution affects Armenian security, energy markets, and the broader South Caucasus landscape.
Sergey Markedonov - Russia-Armenia Relations Before the Vote | Ep 552, June 1, 2026 [EP552]
Posted on Monday, Jun 1, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Russia, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Turkey, Iran, Georgia | Series: cog
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Guest(s):
Topics:
- TRIPP and Regional Balance
- Armenia’s Geopolitical Election
- Pashinyan’s “Real Armenia”
- Russia’s Economic Pressure
Episode 552 | Recorded: May 31, 2026
#RussiaArmenia #SergeyMarkedonov #ArmeniaElections #Pashinyan #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #RealArmenia #EAEU
Sergey Markedonov - Russia-Armenia Relations Before the Vote | Ep 552, June 1, 2026 [EP552]
Posted on Monday, Jun 1, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Russia, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Turkey, Iran, GeorgiaGroong Links:
Guest(s):
Topics:
- TRIPP and Regional Balance
- Armenia’s Geopolitical Election
- Pashinyan’s “Real Armenia”
- Russia’s Economic Pressure
Episode 552 | Recorded: May 31, 2026
#RussiaArmenia #SergeyMarkedonov #ArmeniaElections #Pashinyan #TRIPP #SouthCaucasus #RealArmenia #EAEU
Transcript: Sergey Markedonov - Russia-Armenia Relations Before the Vote | Ep 552, June 1, 2026 [EP552]
Posted on Monday, Jun 1, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Russia, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Artsakh, Turkey, Iran, Georgia, TranscriptIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Sergey Markedonov about Russia-Armenia relations and Armenia’s geopolitical position ahead of the June 7, 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections. We discuss the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), Russian concerns about regional balance, Pashinyan’s westward orientation, economic pressure from Moscow, and how Armenia’s strategic partnerships will shape its future in the South Caucasus.
Rubio Visit, New MPG and IRI Polls, Hidden Votes and Why Are You Alive? | Ep 550, May 24, 2026 [EP550]
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, China | Series: wir, video
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Topics:
- Rubio’s sudden Armenia visit
- Polls diverge before election
- Hidden vote raises questions
- TRIPP remains deeply polarizing
- “Western Azerbaijan” pressure grows
- Opposition faces arrests, threats
- “Why are you alive?” campaign rhetoric
Episode 550 | Recorded: May 25, 2026
#ArmeniaElections #Armenia #NikolPashinyan #TRIPP #ZangezurCorridor #WesternAzerbaijan #ArmenianOpposition
Rubio Visit, New MPG and IRI Polls, Hidden Votes and Why Are You Alive? | Ep 550, May 24, 2026 [EP550]
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, ChinaGroong Links:
Topics:
- Rubio’s sudden Armenia visit
- Polls diverge before election
- Hidden vote raises questions
- TRIPP remains deeply polarizing
- “Western Azerbaijan” pressure grows
- Opposition faces arrests, threats
- “Why are you alive?” campaign rhetoric
Episode 550 | Recorded: May 25, 2026
#ArmeniaElections #Armenia #NikolPashinyan #TRIPP #ZangezurCorridor #WesternAzerbaijan #ArmenianOpposition
Transcript: Rubio Visit, New MPG and IRI Polls, Hidden Votes and Why Are You Alive? | Ep 550, May 24, 2026 [EP550]
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Poll, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijan, Russia, China, TranscriptThis Week in Review examines the tightening political climate in Armenia ahead of the June 2026 parliamentary elections. Asbed and Hovik discuss Marco Rubio’s sudden Armenia visit, new polling from IRI, MPG, and CAEAC, and what the wide gaps in voter disclosure may reveal about hidden opposition support. The episode also covers TRIPP, “Western Azerbaijan” rhetoric, public trust in the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the growing use of arrests, threats, and state pressure against opposition figures. The discussion centers on Pashinyan’s escalating campaign rhetoric, including his “Why are you alive?” outburst, and what it signals about the stakes of the coming election.
Edgar Elbakyan - The Battle for Armenia’s Political Future | Ep 549, May 24, 2026 [EP549]
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: cog, video
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Topics:
- Armenia’s existential election
- Polling under fear
- Divergent polling results
- Church and state conflict
- Post-election street pressure
Episode 549 | Recorded: May 22, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #EdgarElbakyan #StrongArmenia #ArmeniaAlliance #ArmeniaElections
Edgar Elbakyan - The Battle for Armenia’s Political Future | Ep 549, May 24, 2026 [EP549]
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, AzerbaijanGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Armenia’s existential election
- Polling under fear
- Divergent polling results
- Church and state conflict
- Post-election street pressure
Episode 549 | Recorded: May 22, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #EdgarElbakyan #StrongArmenia #ArmeniaAlliance #ArmeniaElections
Parties and Alliances in the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election | Ep 548, May 22, 2026 [EP548]
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, BRICS, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, European Union | Series: cog, video
Groong Links:
Topics:
- Armenia’s election rules
- Parties and alliances competing
- MPG polling and thresholds
- Opposition challenges and turnout
- Geopolitical positions heatmap
Episode 548 | Recorded: May 22, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #ArmenianPolitics #Artsakh #SouthCaucasus #CivilContract #StrongArmenia #HayastanDashinq
Parties and Alliances in the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election | Ep 548, May 22, 2026 [EP548]
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Artsakh Blockade, BRICS, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, European UnionGroong Links:
Topics:
- Armenia’s election rules
- Parties and alliances competing
- MPG polling and thresholds
- Opposition challenges and turnout
- Geopolitical positions heatmap
Episode 548 | Recorded: May 22, 2026
#Armenia #ArmenianElections #ArmenianPolitics #Artsakh #SouthCaucasus #CivilContract #StrongArmenia #HayastanDashinq
Transcript: Edgar Elbakyan - The Battle for Armenia’s Political Future | Ep 549, May 24, 2026 [EP549]
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Armenian Church, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, TranscriptThis Conversations on Groong episode features Edgar Elbakyan in a discussion of Armenia’s upcoming election and the wider struggle over the country’s political future. The conversation examines whether the vote should be viewed as an existential election, how fear and pressure shape public opinion, why polling results differ so sharply, and which political forces may be positioned to enter parliament. The episode also looks at whether the opposition is focused on the issues that matter most, including statehood, security, public trust, and the possibility that the election may not end at the ballot box.