Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review Podcast
Weekly review of Armenian News from https://groong.org. Keeping up with news related to Armenia and Armenians can be challenging; the sheer volume of news in the past few years has increased greatly, and the rise of the “Fake News” phenomenon contributing to the erosion of trust in the news media. The diversity of languages used by the worldwide Armenian community also poses a challenge for Armenian news; there is a significant portion of news that originates in Armenian, sometimes in Russian, and does not get adequately translated into English, or Western Armenian, for those in the Diaspora who are not proficient in Eastern Armenian. Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the political turbulence in countries where significant communities of the Armenian Diaspora reside, be it Syria, Lebanon, the United States, etc., many of our friends and colleagues indicate that they’re simply overloaded with information and lack the time and energy to separate the good from the bad. So we’re creating this weekly digest of news and analysis that we find relevant to share with our friends and the wider ANN/Groong audience. Our goal is to provide a brief overview of the main headlines of the past week, and then cover a smaller set of the more important developments, curated by ANN/Groong editors and contributors who spend an inordinate amount of time daily to process Armenian news. We hope that over time this podcast will help our listeners in becoming more astute consumers of Armenian news. We will strive to provide a rich set of notes with each installation, with links to the most relevant articles and information as a starting point for your further investigation.
Episodes
Groong Week in Review - August 3, 2025
In Episode 457 of the Groong Podcast, we examine growing regional and domestic pressures on Armenia. From a U.S.-backed proposal to lease the Zangezur Corridor to Trump’s August 8 ultimatum for Russia to cease its war in Ukraine, the episode explores how shifting global power dynamics could impact Armenia’s sovereignty and economy. We also look at Azerbaijan’s expulsion of the ICRC and worsenin...
Public Trust in Freefall, Church on the Rise, and Corridor Pressures Mount
Groong Week in Review - July 27, 2025
Topics
- Corridor Logic
- Crackdown Logic
- IRI Poll
- Russian in the South Caucasus
Guest
Hosts
Episode 456 | Recorded: July 28, 2025
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Artsakh Negotiations, Armenian Domestic Politics
Topics
- Artsakh Negotiations
- Armenian Domestic Politics
Guest
Hosts
Episode 455 | Recorded: July 25, 2025
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/455
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Conversations on Groong - July 24, 2025
Topics
- EU Strategy in the South Caucasus
- Attacks on the National Church(es)
- 2025 Local Election Politics
Guest
Hosts
Episode 454 | Recorded: July 22, 2025
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/454
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/r1tgtP-d0lE
#ArmenianNews #SouthCaucasus #Georgia #Armenia #EU
Groong Week in Review - July 13, 2025
Topics
- Pashinyan meets Aliyev in Abu Dhabi
- Continued Persecution of Church and Opposition
Hosts
Episode 453 | Recorded: July 13, 2025
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Groong Week in Review - July 6, 2025
In this episode of the Groong Podcast, we are joined by Arthur Martirosyan for a Week in Review covering Armenia’s shifting geopolitical landscape and domestic upheaval. The discussion explores the controversial proposal for a U.S.-controlled corridor through Syunik, tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan, and Pashinyan’s escalating confrontation with the Armenian Apostolic Church. The show also ...
Groong Week in Review - June 29, 2025
Topics
- Iran War
- Iran-Azerbaijan Relations
- Russian-Azerbaijani Tensions
- Russian-Armenian Relations
- Persecution of The Church Continues
- Kaja Kallas in Armenia
- OIC Declaration
Guest
Hosts
Episode 451 | Recorded: June 29, 2025
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Conversations on Groong - June 28, 2025
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, retired Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski joins us to unpack the so-called “12-Day War” between Israel and Iran, and the troubling ways in which Donald Trump has redefined his “America First” doctrine to justify U.S. involvement. We examine Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the muted response from MAGA influencers. The conversation also explores ...
Groong Week in Review - June 22, 2025
This Week in Review episode features Sergei Melkonian and covers a turbulent week in Armenia and the region. As Israel and the U.S. launched a short but intense war on Iran, Armenia found itself navigating heightened regional risks, a rising refugee flow, and diplomatic silence. Meanwhile, domestically, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan escalated a political and cultural confrontation with the Arme...
Conversations on Groong - June 23, 2025
Topics
- Israel’s war on Iran and U.S. involvement
- Risks of Iranian regime change or partition
- Strategic dangers to Armenia
Guest
Hosts
Episode 448 | Recorded: June 21, 2025
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/448
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jKvIM3J57rw
#IranIsraelWar #IsraelIranConflict #Iran #Isra...
Conversations on Groong - June 16, 2025
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Fyodor Lukyanov, editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, to analyze the geopolitical fallout from Israel’s surprise military campaign against Iran, known as Operation Rising Lion. We explore how the attacks may sabotage U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, shift Russia’s strategic calculus, and destabilize the South Caucasus—particularl...
Spotlight on Silence - June 15, 2025
In this episode of Groong: Spotlight on Silence, we speak with Rafael Ishkhanyan of the Armenian Center for Political Rights about Armenia’s sweeping new surveillance law. Passed quietly in March 2025, the law grants police 24/7 access to camera networks across public institutions and allows for real-time facial recognition, raising deep concerns about privacy, political targeting, and unchecked ...
Conversations on Groong - June 12, 2025
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Rananjay Anand, president of the Indo-Armenian Friendship NGO, about the growing potential for a strategic partnership between India and Armenia. As Turkey and Azerbaijan double down on their support for Pakistan—most recently during Operation Sindoor—Indian public sentiment is shifting. Weddings, conferences, and corporate events once ...
Groong Week in Review - June 8, 2025
In this Week in Review episode, Groong hosts unpack a tense week in Armenian politics and society. Prime Minister Pashinyan intensifies his attacks on the Armenian Church, while the ruling Civil Contract party faces mounting criticism over corruption and nepotism. The opposition RPA nominates a symbolic candidate for prime minister amid an unlikely impeachment effort. Meanwhile, Armenia's ec...
Conversations on Groong - June 6, 2025
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Abhinav Pandya about the emerging Turkey–Pakistan–Azerbaijan axis and its implications for India’s security and regional posture. We explore the symbolism behind the opening of an empty airport in Berdzor (Lachin), the broader strategic coordination among these three nations, and how India responded with Operation Sindoor following a maj...
Groong Week in Review - June 1, 2025
In this episode of Groong’s Week in Review, recorded on June 2, 2025, guest Benyamin Poghosyan joins hosts Hovik Manucharyan and Asbed Bedrossian to unpack a tense and volatile week in both regional and domestic politics. The conversation opens with rising tensions in the Ukraine war, as drone strikes reach deep into Russia, Germany lifts missile restrictions, and Trump labels Putin “cr...
Groong Week in Review - May 25, 2025
Topics:
- May 28, Republic Day
- Armenia’s EU-Russia policy confusion
- Constitutional changes for “peace”
- Impeachment vs. election dilemma
- Azeri invasion threat and silence
Guest
Hosts
Episode 441 | Recorded: May 28, 2025
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/441
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/voqa1Sy5iZY
Conversations on Groong - May 28, 2025
INTERVIEW IN ARMENIAN / ՀԱՐՑԱԶՐՈՒՅՑ ՀԱՅԵՐԵՆ
Topics:
- Criminal charges used to silence Edgar Ghazaryan / Քրեական մեղադրանքներ՝ Էդգար Ղազարյանին լռեցնելու համար
- Media freedom in Armenia under Pashinyan's rule / Մամուլի ազատությունը Հայաստանում Փաշինյանի կառավարման օրոք
- Public broadcasting under political control / Հանրային հեռարձակումը քաղաքական վերա...
Conversations on Groong - May 27, 2025
Topics
- US-Iran Nuclear Talks
- Russia and Ukraine
- Armenia Azerbaijan Talks
- Armenian Elections in 2026
Guest
Hosts
Episode 439 | Recorded: May 23, 2025
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/439
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CSmca-IgTaE
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Tirana, Lavrov, Armenian Un-Democracy, Demilitarization, and More
Groong Week in Review - May 18, 2025
Topics
- Pashinyan in Tirana
- Russia’s Lavrov in Yerevan
- Democracy in Jeopardy
- Armenia’s Demilitarization by Any Other Name
- The Kitchen Sink
Guest
Hosts
Episode 438 | Recorded: May 21, 2025
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