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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 Russia ...
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This is a history podcast that will discuss various items of history that many people might not know much about. From the most recent war in Artsakh to the Potato Famine to anything under the sun, hopefully the listener can learn something...and have a few laughs!
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This is the audio podcast for the Armenian Alliance Conversations interview series hosted by Manyak Saakyan on YouTube. This interview series explores topics that are relevant to Armenians in Armenia, Artsakh and the Armenian diaspora communities worldwide. Experts discuss a wide range of topics related to politics, geopolitics, education, healthcare, international law, social issues, Armenian history and more. Each episode has a main topic of discussion, which often leads to discussions abo ...
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Mer herosner, is a podcast about Armenian history and culture. Every episode your hosts Vic Aslanyan and Mike Balian will be learning about the Armenian rich history by discussing different eras, people, and events. They also invite historians and educators across the world to discuss these topics. The goal is to teach our new generation about our rich history going back 12,000 years. We believe history is the fruit of power, and we cannot allow foreign forces to falsify our history. It is o ...
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ANN Groong Week in Review - June 9, 2024 Topics: Peace Treaty and more Aliyev Demands James O’Brien in Yerevan Russia Armenia Relations Srbazan Movement Guest: Anna Karapetyan - TW/@Karapetyan_Ann Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 335 | Recorded: June 10, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you ar…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - June 2, 2024 Topics: Heavy Rainstorms Flood Northern Armenia Srbazan Movement: Church and State Geopolitical Developments Guest: Arthur G. Martirosyan - TW/@ArthurMarti63 Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 334 | Recorded: June 3, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you a…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - May 26, 2024 Topics: Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter Crash Bagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in Armenia Armenian Russian Relations Guest: Sergei Melkonian - TW/@MelkonianSergei Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024 Subscribe and follow u…
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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 Politics and Diplomacy of Armenia Parallels and Lessons from Georgia Guest: Archil Sikharulidze - TW/@achosikha Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan …
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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/@Hrant_M Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 331 | Recorded: May 18, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: …
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Sopo Japaridze - USSR: A common Home & History | Armenian Georgian Relations - 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/@sopjap Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the Mer Herosner Podcast, Dr. Shushan Karapetian, Director of the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, joins Vic and Mike for a very interesting conversation 🎙️ Dr. Karapetian is a distinguished scholar with a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA. Her groundbreaking research on Eastern Armeni…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - May 12, 2024 Topics: Bagrat Srbazan Brings Masses To the Streets Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Continue Guest: Tevan Poghosyan - TW/@TevanPoghosyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 329 | Recorded: May 14, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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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 - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 328 | Recorded: May 6, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.e…
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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…
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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: Edgar Elbakyan - TW/@ElbakyanEdgar Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 326 | Recorded: April 24, 2024 Subscribe and f…
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Political Prisoners in Armenia | Armenia’s Hate Speech Laws | Cases: Samvel Vardanyan, Narek Malyan, Armen Grigoryan Spotlight on Silence Topics: - Introduction - Judicial System - Torture and Violence - Freedom of Assembly - Hate Speech Laws in Armenia - Cases: - Samvel Vardanyan - Narek Malyan - Armen Grigoryan Guest: - Rafael Ishkhanyan Hosts: -…
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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/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 324 | Recorded: April 16, 2024 Subscribe and follow us ever…
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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/@Karapetyan_Ann Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 323 | R…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Mer Herosner podcast, Vic and Mike are joined by the illustrious creator and director, Roger Kupelian, to dive into his groundbreaking Patreon-exclusive webisode series, "Warrior Saints." This series breathes life into the obscured stories of legendary warriors whose valor and strategic genius not only…
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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. Ma…
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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.gro…
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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 Tour of the South Caucasus Guest: Tevan Poghosyan - TW/@TevanPoghosyan Hosts: Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Hovik …
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Armenia's Economic Diversification | Corruption | Bank Secrecy 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: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq …
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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/@ArthurMarti63 Hosts: Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 318 | Recorded: March 1…
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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/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 317 | Recorded: March 16, 2024 Su…
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Canadian Ambassador To 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: - Archil Sikharulidze - TW/@achosikha Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 316 | …
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Georgia, Armenia, Partnership & Politics in the South Caucasus Conversations on Groong Topics: Georgian Nationalism and Identity Georgia, Armenia, post 2018 Accession to the EU Strategic Partnership Guest: Archil Sikharulidze - TW/@achosikha Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 315 | Recorded: March 12, …
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Iran’s view of the Evolving Geopolitics in the South Caucasus Conversations on Groong Topics: Iran Parliamentary Elections Geopolitical U-turn in Armenia? Iran Armenia Relations Anti-Iranian Propaganda from NGOs Guest: Ehsan Movahedian - TW/@ultra_ehsan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 314 | Recorded…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Mar 10, 2024 Topics: - Sparapet Vazgen Sargsyan - Stalled With Enemies and Allies - Looking for New Friends Guest: - Dziunik Aghajanian Hosts: - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 313 | Recorded: March 11, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode of Mer Herosner, we delve into the intriguing origins of the Cilician Kingdom of Armenia, a pivotal chapter in Armenian history. Join Vic and Mike as they explore the ambitious beginnings of this storied realm, focusing on the visionary leader at its heart, Prince Ruben. Discover the challenges an…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Mar 3, 2024 Topics: Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog Exit from CSTO? Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations Edmon Marukyan Resigns Guest: Arthur Khachikyan Hosts: Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 302 | Recorded: March 3, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 25, 2024 Topics: French Connection Russian-Armenian Dialog Negotiations and Risk of War Guest: Sergei Melkonian - TW/@MelkonianSergei Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 18, 2024 Topics: Armenia’s Security in Danger Munich Security Conference Relations with Regional Allies Guest: Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 310 | Recorded: February 18, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 11, 2024 Topics: Yerevan City Politics Aliyev “Elections” Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership Latest MPG Poll Review Guest: Hrant Mikaelian Hosts: Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 309 | Recorded: February 11, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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David Darchiashvili - Georgia in Political and Geopolitical Context | Ep 308 - Feb 8, 2024 Conversations on Groong Topics: Georgia’s search for a modern national identity Politics in Context EU accession process and outlook Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership Guest: David Darchiashvili - TW/@davidarchiashvi Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYer…
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Amerikatsi: Michael Goorjian’s Odyssey | Ep 307 - Feb 6, 2024 Conversations on Groong Topics: Amerikatsi: Motifs, Aspects and Character of the Film Goorjian’s Style, Influences, and Interests The Oscar Shortlisting journey Bedros & Asbed Afterthoughts on the Conversation Guest: Michael A. Goorjian Hosts: Bedros Afeyan - FB/@bafeyan Asbed Bedrossian…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024 Topics: Diplomatic Flurry Raisi in Ankara Raisi in Moscow Putin in Ankara Aliyev’s Constitution for Armenia How can the Opposition become a consequential force? Guest: Varuzhan Geghamyan - TW/@GVaruzhan Hosts: Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 306 | Recorded: February …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Mer Herosner podcast, we delve into the heart of Jerusalem's historic Armenian Quarter with special guests Setrag Balian and Hagop Djernasian, the passionate founders of Save the ArQ. This movement is dedicated to the defense and preservation of one of the oldest continuously inhabited Armenian diaspora co…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Jan 28, 2024 Topics: Is Armenia Finally Rearming? Armenia-Georgia Strategic Partnership Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations Pashinyan and the Constitution Thoughts from the Participants Guest: Anna Karapetyan - TW/@Karapetyan_Ann Hosts: Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 305 | Recorded…
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Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode of Mer Herosner podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Armen Manuk-Khaloyan, a distinguished historian and expert on Armenian history during the Ottoman empire. Our journey with Armen delves deep into the rich and complex tapestry of Armenian life in the Ottoman Empire from the mid-19th to early 20th…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Jan 21, 2024 Topics: World in Conflict Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Middle East Armenia Azerbaijan Negotiations Prognosis for 2024 Thoughts from the Participants Guest: Yeghia Tashjian - TW/@yeghig Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 304 | Recorded: January 22, 2024 Subscribe and fo…
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Pietro Shakarian - An Armenian in St. Petersburg | Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Artsakh in Geopolitical Context | Ep 303, Jan 22, 2024 Conversations on Groong Topics: An Armenian in St. Petersburg, Russia Russian Perceptions and Outlook on the War in Ukraine Perceptions of Armenia and Artsakh in Russia World Events that might Affect Outcome of the War…
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Send us a Text Message. Vic was recently invited to join Chris B and Rob K on their podcast, Real Dad Talk. They had a heartfelt conversation about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, sharing experiences in raising kids in today's world. They discuss their relationships with their own fathers, compare parenting styles, and discussed how to navig…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Jan 14, 2024 Topics: “Forced Illusion of Normalcy” Political Prisoners and Judicial Harassment Negotiations and “Peace Treaty” Armenia’s Military Capacity What Need to be Done? Guest: Karen Vrtanesyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 302 | Recorded: January 15, 2024 Subscr…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Vic and Mike as they invite special guest, Michael Lee Gavlak to the studio. Michael, is an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood producer. In 2017, he encountered the story of Talaat's assassination and the consequential landmark court case, a tale that surprisingly was new to him. Puzzled by his unfamiliarity with this signifi…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Jan 7, 2023 Topics: Public TV Cancels Catholicos New Year’s Address Governor Hunting Season “Zangezur corridor” redux; “Peace treaty” Thoughts from the Participants Podcasts, labels, and language of division Guest: Tevan Poghosyan - TW/@TevanPoghosyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qub…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 31, 2023 Topics: Artsakh President Annuls Dissolution of Republic Insecurity without Borders Pashinyan in St. Petersburg Year-end 2023 Predictions Review Predictions for 2024 Guest: Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 300 | Recorde…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Vic and Mike for the finale episode in 2023, as they delve into the intriguing and rich history of the Bagratuni Era, culminating with an in-depth exploration of King Gagik II's reign – a period marked by pivotal moments and the end of the Bagratuni Dynasty. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/D7yr--wg_So Join our …
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 17, 2023 Topics: Negotiations Strategy, Prisoner Exchange, “Point Zero” The West’s Interests Israel-Gaza Conflict Guest: Arthur G. Martirosyan - TW/@ArthurMarti63 Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 299 | Recorded: December 18, 2023 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the critical issue of addressing displacement and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Armenians of Artsakh. Our special guests, Vigen Arabian and Edgar Akopian from the Support Our Heroes Armenian NGO, bring their unique insights and experiences to this vital conversation. Don't…
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Aghasi Yenokian - Ruling Party Power Grabs | Early Elections | Judiciary Concerns | Ալտերնատիվ պատմություն Հայոց | Ep 298, Dec. 14, 2023 Conversations on Groong Topics: Ruling Party Power Grabs Why is Civil Contract so Adamant on Total Municipal Control Political Prisoners Early/Snap Elections? Armenia’s Controlled Judiciary About Yenokian’s new bo…
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Sergei Melkonian: “No Peace” Treaty | Snap Elections in AZ | Russia - Armenia | Russia - Ukraine ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 10, 2023 Topics: - “No Peace” Treaty Negotiations - Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections - Russia - Armenia Relations - Russia - Ukraine War Guest: - Sergei Melkonian Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedro…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 3, 2023 Topics: Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations Armenian Diplomacy in the West Relations with Russia Guest: Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 296 | Recorded: December 3, 2023 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.e…
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