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20/07/2024

Developments in Armenia’s Domestic Politics

Conversations on Groong - July 19, 2024

Topics:
* Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
* Update on political prisoners
* PACE report
* Referendum on joining EU
* Bagrat Srbazan, Tavush movement

Guest:
* Hayk Mamijanyan

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան
* Asbed Bedrossian

Developments in Armenia’s Domestic PoliticsConversations on Groong - July 19, 2024Topics:* Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the Caucasus* Update on politica...

17/07/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - July 14, 2024

Topics:
* Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus
* Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC
* Parade of US Officials in Armenia
* MPG Poll Review

Guest:
* Hrant Mikaelian - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Hrant Mikaelian](/guest/hmikaelian) # # # # Topics: * Prospect of Trump Presidency on the Caucasus * Mirzoyan at NATO Summit in DC * Parade of US Officials in Armenia....

15/07/2024

Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance and Government Track Record of Cybersecurity Failures
Conversations on Groong - July 15, 2024

Topics:
* Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance
* USAID-funded Deal with AWS
* Government Track Record of Cybersecurity Failures

Guest:
* Artur Papyan - TW/
* Ruben Muradyan - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 344 | Recorded: July 11, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Artur Papyan](/guest/apapyan) * [Ruben Muradyan](/guest/rmuradyan) # # # # Topics: * Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance * USAID-funded Deal with AWS * Governme...

13/07/2024

Rafael Ishkhanyan - June 12, PACE, Pretrial Detention, Ashotyan, Chalabyan | Ep 343 - Jul 13, 2024

Spotlight on Silence

Topics:
- ACPR Report on Police Brutality on June 12
- PACE Report: "The honouring of obligations and commitments by Armenia"
- Pretrial Detention Used as Punishment
- Spotlight on Political Prisoners / Persecuted
- Armen Ashotyan
- Avetik Chalabyan

Guest:
- Rafael Ishkhanyan

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan
* Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 343 | Recorded: June 28, 2024

Spotlight on SilenceTopics: - ACPR Report on Police Brutality on June 12 - PACE Report: "The honouring of obligations and commitments by Armenia" - Pretr...

10/07/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - July 7, 2024

Topics:
* Armenia, Azerbaijan, at NATO Summit
* Border Talks Still in Chaos
* Srbazan in Syunik
* Pashinyan in Syunik
* Srbazan Movement
* Arms, or Alms for Armenia?
* Orban, Aliyev’s Man inside the EU
* Eagle Partner 2024 in Armenia

Guest:
* Karen Vrtanesyan - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 342 | Recorded: July 8, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Karen Vrtanesyan](/guest/kvrtanesyan) # # # # Topics: * Armenia, Azerbaijan, at NATO Summit * Border Talks Still in Chaos * Srbazan in Syunik * Pashinyan in Syunik * S...

29/06/2024

The Lemkin Institute on Genocide in Artsakh
Conversations on Groong

Topics:
* Background on the Lemkin Institute
* Genocide in Artsakh
* Armenian Government’s Genocide Denial
* Gaza and other Genocides

Guest:
* Elisa von Joeden-Forgey - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 341 | Recorded: June 25, 2024
https://podcasts.groong.org/341
https://youtu.be/GyHLpVtk920

The Lemkin Institute on Genocide in ArtsakhConversations on GroongTopics:* Background on the Lemkin Institute* Genocide in Artsakh* Armenian Government’s Gen...

28/06/2024

Dziunik Aghajanian - Srbazan Movement Pause, EU Right Shift, Renewed Azerbaijan War Threats, Did Pashinyan get Marching Orders from Erdogan

ANN GROONG WEEK IN REVIEW - JUNE 23, 2024

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?

Guest:
- Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian

Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան
- Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 339 | Recorded: June 24, 2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - June 23, 2024Topics:* Srbazan Movement: Pause & Regroup?* EU Parliamentary Shift to the Right * Armenia and EU Membership* Ren...

27/06/2024

Aram Orbelyan - Legality of Armenian Territorial Handovers to Azerbaijan, Triggering Parliamentary Elections Through Opposition Resignations

Conversations on Groong

Topics:

- Unconstitutional “Delimitation” Process
- Could the Opposition Trigger New Elections?

Guest:
- Aram Orbelyan

Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 340 | Recorded: June 21, 2024

Aram Orbelyan - Legality of Armenian Territorial Handovers to Azerbaijan, Triggering Parliamentary Elections Through Opposition ResignationsConversations on ...

24/06/2024

Update on the Threats to the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem

Conversations on Groong

Topics:

* Update on the current situation of the Armenian Quarters in Jerusalem
* State of the Community’s Case against X**a Gardens Inc.
* Armenia Recognizes the State of Palestine
* Effects of Armenian-Israeli Relations on the Armenian Community
* Please support the Legal Defense Fund for Jerusalem Armenians!
* https://givebutter.com/ArmenianQuarter

https://youtu.be/DDlcbdo66rs

19/06/2024

Benyamin Poghosyan: Pashinyan Repressions, Armenia Azerbaijan, Russia Relations

ANN GROONG WEEK IN REVIEW - JUNE 16, 2024

Topics:
* Armenian Police Violence & Repressions
* Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
* Armenia Russia Relations

Guest:
* Benyamin Poghosyan

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան
* Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 337 | Recorded: June 17, 2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - June 16, 2024Topics:* Armenian Police Violence & Repressions* Armenia Azerbaijan Talks* Armenia Russia RelationsGuest:* Benyamin ...

04/06/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - June 2, 2024
Topics:
* Heavy Rainstorms Flood Northern Armenia
* Srbazan Movement: Church and State
* Geopolitical Developments
Guest:
* G. Martirosyan - TW/
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 334 | Recorded: June 3, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Arthur G. Martirosyan](/guest/amartirosyan) # # # # Topics: * Heavy Rainstorms Flood Northern Armenia * Srbazan Movement: Church and State * Geopolitical Developments....

29/05/2024

ANN Groong - May 26, 2024

Topics:
- President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash
- Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in
- Relations

Guest: Սերգեյ Մելքոնյան / Sergei Melkonian

Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան, Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024

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ANN Groong Week in Review - May 26, 2024Topics: - Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash - Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia - Armen...

26/05/2024

Archil Sikharulidze - Georgian Law on Foreign Agents | Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia | Parallels and Lessons from Georgia | Ep 332 - May 26, 2024
Conversations on Groong
Topics:
* Georgian Law on Foreign Agents
* Protests, Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia
* Parallels and Lessons from Georgia
Guest:
* Archil Sikharulidze - TW/
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 332 | Recorded: May 25, 2024
Website:

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Dr. Archil Sikharulidze](/guest/asikharulidze) # # # # Topics: * Georgian Law on Foreign Agents * Tavush Movement in Armenia * Parallels in Foreign Influence Episode 3...

20/05/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - May 19, 2024

Topics:
* Tavush Protests Gain Momentum
* Pashinyan Pressing Ahead with Land Concessions
* Poll Results on Tavush Protests

Guest:
* Hrant Mikaelian - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 331 | Recorded: May 18, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Hrant Mikaelian](/guest/hmikaelian) # # # # Topics: * Tavush Protests Gain Momentum * Pashinyan Pressing Ahead with Land Concessions * Poll Results on Tavush Protests....

18/05/2024

Sopo Japaridze - USSR: A common Home & History | Foreign Agent Law | Armenians & Georgians - Ep 330 - May 18, 2024

Conversations on Groong

Topics:
* Labor Unions, Organization and NGOs in Georgia
* USSR: A common Home & History
* Georgia’s Foreign Agent Bill
* Armenia-Georgian Relations

Guest:
* Sopo Japaridze - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 330 | Recorded: May 17, 2024
Website:

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Sopo Japaridze](/guest/sjaparidze) # # # # Topics: * USSR: A common Home & History * Georgia’s Foreign Agent Bill * Armenia-Georgian Relations Episode 330 | Recorded...

15/05/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - May 12, 2024
Topics:
* Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses To the Streets
* Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue
Guest:
* Tevan Poghosyan - TW/
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Tevan Poghosyan](/guest/tpoghosyan) # # # # Topics: * Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses To the Streets * Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2...

08/05/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - May 5, 2024

Topics:
- Tavush Demarcation and Delimitation
- Bagrat Srbazan Coming to Yerevan
- Hungary Blocks EU Aid to Armenia

Guest:
- Dziunik Aghajanian

Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան
- Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 328 | Recorded: May 6, 2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - May 5, 2024Topics: - Tavush Demarcation and Delimitation - Bagrat Srbazan Coming to Yerevan - Hungary Blocks EU Aid to Armenia...

03/05/2024

Benyamin Poghosyan, Rananjay Anand - Indian-Armenian Relations in 2024

Conversations on Groong

Topics:
- Impressions: Raisina 2024 Dialogue
- Indian Community
- Trade Opportunities
- Defense & Security

Groong Links:
- https://podcasts.groong.org/donate
- https://linktr.ee/groong

Guest:
- Benyamin Poghosyan
- Rananjay Anand

Hosts:
- Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
- Hovik Manucharyan - TW/

Episode 327 | Recorded: April 26, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCDeIJO6yn4

Benyamin Poghosyan, Rananjay Anand - Indian-Armenian Relations in 2024Conversations on GroongTopics: - Impressions: Raisina 2024 Dialogue - Indian Communit...

26/04/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - April 21, 2024
Topics:
* 109th Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide
* Pashinyan Concedes Tavush Territories
* Russia Withdrawing Peacekeepers from Artsakh
Guest:
* Էլբակեան Էդգար
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 326 | Recorded: April 24, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Edgar Elbakyan](/guest/eelbakyan) # # # # Topics: * 109th Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide * Pashinyan Concedes Tavush Territories * Russia Withdrawing Peacekee...

17/04/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - April 14, 2024
Topics:
* Genocide Denial by the Armenian Government
* Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
* Iran Amidst Conflicts
* Political Prisoners
Guest:
* Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - Հովիկ Մանուչարյան - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 324 | Recorded: April 16, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [GIVE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) * [Benyamin Poghosyan](/guest/bpoghosyan) # # # # Topics: * Armenia Azerbaijan Talks * Iran Amidst Conflicts * Political Prisoners Episode 324 | Recorded: April 16, 2024

09/04/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - April 7, 2024
Topics:
* Trilateral US-EU-Armenia Meeting
* Talks with Azerbaijan
* Tavush: What has Pashinyan Promised
* Relations with Russia in Free Fall
* Pashinyan Suppressing Artsakh Leadership
Guest:
* Anna Karapetyan - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 323 | Recorded: April 8, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Anna Karapetyan](/guest/akarapetyan) # # # # Topics: * Trilateral US-EU-Armenia Meeting * Talks with Azerbaijan * Tavush: What has Pashinyan Promised * Relations with Russia in Freefall * Pashinyan Suppressing Artsakh Lead...

30/03/2024

Markus Ritter - The EU Mission of Observers in Armenia | Ep 322 - Mar 29, 2024
Conversations on Groong
Topics:
* Mission Details
* Mission & Goals
* Operational Details
* Communication
* Immunity
* Perceptions from Neighboring Countries
* Incidents
* August 15 ,2023
* Nerkin Hand
Groong Links:
* https://podcasts.groong.org/donate
* https://linktr.ee/groong
Guest:
* Dr. Markus Ritter - Head of the EU Mission in Armenia
Hosts:
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
Episode 322 | Recorded: March 26, 2024
Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/322

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) * [DONATE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) # # # # Topics: * Mission Details * Mission & Goals * Operational Details * Communication * Immunity * Perceptions from Neighboring Countries * Incidents * August 15 ,2023 * Nerkin...

28/03/2024

Paul Cormarie - Can the US Guarantee Armenia's Security?

Conversations on Groong

Topics:
- US Strategic Interests in the South Caucasus
- The Challenge of Armenia’s Neighborhood
- Weaponry that could help Armenia
- Clear Expectations and Limits
- The Turkish Factor
- The Iranian Factor

Groong Links:
* https://linktr.ee/groong
* https://podcasts.groong.org/donate

Timestamps:

Guest:
- Paul Cormarie

Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
- Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 321 | Recorded: March 26, 2024

https://youtu.be/5D5NxTLAI-k

Paul Cormarie - Can the US Guarantee Armenia's Security?Conversations on GroongTopics: - US Strategic Interests in the South Caucasus - The Challenge of Ar...

26/03/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - Mar 24, 2024

Topics:
* Terror Attack in Moscow
* More Political Prisoners in Armenia
* Narek Samsonyan & Vazgen Saghatelyan brutally arrested
* Narek Malyan Exonerated, Remains Jailed
* Pashinyan in Tavush
* Stoltenberg’s in the South Caucasus

Guest:
* Tevan Poghosyan - TW/

Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 320 | Recorded: March 25, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) * [DONATE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) # # # # Guest: * [Tevan Poghosyan](/guest/tpoghosyan) # # # # Topics: * Terror Attack in Moscow * Growing List of Political Prisoners in Armenia * Narek Samsonyan & Vazgen Saghatelyan...

23/03/2024

Armenia's Economic Diversification | Corruption | Bank Secrecy | Ep 319 - Mar 22, 2024

Conversations on Groong

Topics:
* Economic Diversification
* Systemic Corruption
* Bank Secrecy Scrapped

Groong Links:
* https://linktr.ee/groong
* https://podcasts.groong.org/donate

Guest:
* Tatul Manaseryan

Hosts:
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/

Episode 319 | Recorded: March 19, 2024
Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/319

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) * [DONATE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) # # # # Topics: * Economic Diversification * Systemic Corruption * Bank Secrecy Scrapped # # # # Guest: * [Tatul Manaseryan](/guest/tmanaseryan) Episode 319 | Recorded: March 16, 2024

20/03/2024

ANN Groong Week in Review - Mar 17, 2024

Topics:
* Reactions to Interview with Canadian Ambassador
* More Concessions Signaled by Pashinyan
* EU Parliament Resolution on Armenia
* Fish Rots from the Head

Guest:
* Arthur G. Martirosyan - TW/

Hosts:
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/

Episode 318 | Recorded: March 18, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) # # # # Guest: * [Arthur G. Martirosyan](/guest/amartirosyan) # # # # Topics: * Reactions to Interview with Canadian Ambassador * More Concessions Signaled by Pashinyan * EU Parliament Resolution on Armenia * Fish Rots from the Head Episode...

18/03/2024

Analysis of Recent MPG and IRI Poll Results

Conversations on Groong

Topics:
- IRI Poll, December 2023
- MPG Poll, February 2024

Groong Links:
* https://linktr.ee/groong
* https://podcasts.groong.org/donate

Guest:
- Hrant Mikaelian

Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
- Asbed Bedrossian - TW/

Episode 317 | Recorded: March 16, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAZZMJh2Yao

Analysis of Recent MPG and IRI Poll ResultsConversations on GroongTopics: - IRI Poll, December 2023 - MPG Poll, February 2024Timestamps: 00:00 Introductio...

16/03/2024

Ambassador Andrew Turner - Canadian Embassy in Armenia
Conversations on Groong
Topics:
* Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia
* EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
* Political Prisoners
* Canadian Military Supplies to Turkey
Guest:
* Canadian Ambassador Andrew Turner
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 316 | Recorded: March 15, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) * [DONATE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) # # # # Guest: * [Canadian Ambassador Andrew Turner](/guest/aturner) # # # # Topics: * Establishment of Canadian Embassy in Armenia * EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA) * Politic...

13/03/2024

Georgia, Armenia, Partnership & Politics in the South Caucasus | Ep 315 - Mar 13, 2024
Conversations on Groong

Topics:
* Georgian Nationalism and Identity
* Georgia, Armenia, post 2018
* Accession to the EU
* Strategic Partnership
Guest:
* Archil Sikharulidze - TW/
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 315 | Recorded: March 12, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) * [DONATE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) # # # # Guest: * [Dr. Archil Sikharulidze](/guest/asikharulidze) # # # # Topics: * Georgian Nationalism and Identity * Georgia, Armenia, post 2018 * Accession to the EU * Strategic Pa...

13/03/2024

Iran’s view of the Evolving Geopolitics in the South Caucasus Ep 314 - Mar 12, 2024
Conversations on Groong
Topics:
* Iran Parliamentary Elections
* Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia?
* Iran Armenia Relations
* Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs
Guest:
* Ehsan Movahedian - TW/
Hosts:
* Hovik Manucharyan - TW/
* Asbed Bedrossian - TW/
Episode 314 | Recorded: March 11, 2024

# # # # Groong Links: * [linktr.ee/Groong](https://linktr.ee/groong) * [DONATE to GROONG](https://podcasts.groong.org/donate) # # # # Guest: * [Dr. Ehsan Movahedian](/guest/emovahedian) # # # # Topics: * Iran Parliamentary Elections * Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia? * Iran Armenia Relations * Anti-Iranian Pr...