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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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​​We are RAIA(ffairs), your podcast for stepping up in international affairs. Get informed on the stories and worries of political leaders, the 'behind the scenes' of decision-makers, and how politics impact and change your life. Join your host Francia, along with a new guest every episode, to discuss the individual policy-maker of the week.
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An unauthorized podcast series peeking behind the curtain at the vast machinery and briar patch politics of fighting terrorism and insurgency and everything in between. I'm a "COINtra" and not a "COINdinista", the latter are the vast army of apparatchiks and apologists who fire the engines of Irregular Warfare (IW) planet-wide. We're the skeptics and doubters of all things IW and special operations. And we are a tiny sliver of the IW community. I have noticed a jarring gap in this part of th ...
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The Multicultural Middle Ages Podcast

Will Beattie, Jonathan Correa Reyes, Reed O'Mara, & Logan Quigley

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The Multicultural Middle Ages Podcast brings medievalists from all professional and disciplinary tracks together to think and talk about the too-oft-unsung diversity of the Middle Ages. We offer public-facing, open access content directed at experts and non-experts alike to present updated, accurate, and culturally responsible accounts of the plurality of the medieval period. Series producers: Will Beattie, Jonathan Correa Reyes, Loren Lee, Reed O'Mara, and Logan Quigley. Our podcast is made ...
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Keyman Podcast

Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Program

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Conversations with scholars of contemporary Turkey about their academic work and its social and political implications. Host: Keyman Postdoctoral Fellow Deniz Duruiz
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History Today for the airwaves. Interviews with leading historians about their latest work, interspersed with long reads: articles specially selected from the magazine for an eclectic, fascinating and informative mix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Using case studies that often go untouched in news media, we examine how global trends are impacting real lives and international politics. Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville. Music: Audissey https://open.spotify.com/artist/27PasEOltfafDKVv1TPTQR
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The Dublin Law and Politics Review is a non-profit student-led society based at Dublin City University. The goal of this podcast is to raise awareness and encourage conversation on current legal and political issues, both in Ireland and abroad. Furthermore, this podcast aims to provide a platform for early-career researchers to share their work.
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Matter File

W!ZARD Studios

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Matter File presents the stories of individual countries to help understand the context behind their current state. It is a journey through history to explore what led to their current geopolitical and socio-economic landscape; because each country is a story worth telling.
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David Darchiashvili - Georgian Elections in October 2024| Ep 363 - Sep 14, 2024 Conversations on Groong Topics: Election and Politics, and The Geopolitical Context Who are the Major External Influencers in Georgia’s Politics? Why is the EU hell bent against the Law on “Foreign Agents”? Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Russia Relations Guest: Dr. Da…
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Following the killing of 6 hostages held by Hamas, protests pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring the hostages' home continued this week in Israel. As the Israel-Hamas conflict approaches the one-year mark, talks to return the hostages have stalled, as has progress on a cease-fire deal. Then, Russian forces began a counter-offensive against …
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Vardan Aramyan - Armenian Economy in 2024 | Ep 362 - Sep 13, 2024 Conversations on Groong Topics: Inflation Monetary Policy Economic Performance Remittances National Debt Economic Outlook References Guest: Mr. Vardan Aramyan - Fmr. Minister of Finance, Republic of Armenia Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Epi…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Sep 1, 2024 Topics: - Iran Shuts Down Talk of “Zangezur Corridor” - Armenia Azerbaijan Talks - Iran Armenia Trade / BRICS - Foreign Intelligence Service - Georgian and Azerbaijani Elections Guest: Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 361 | Recorded:…
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In this episode, we sat down with Clara Chikuse and Maja Prokopiuk to explore Hage Geingob’s ambitious pursuit of transforming Namibia into a global leader in green hydrogen production. Geingob’s vision centered around harnessing Namibia’s natural resources to fuel sustainable economic growth and energy self-sufficiency. We delve into the Namibia G…
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Armenian American Priorities in the 2024 US Elections | Ep 360 - Sep 6, 2024 SUPPORT US: https://patreon.com/groong or https://buymeacoffee.com/groong Topics: Armenia, Artsakh and the 2024 US Elections On the Major Presidential Candidates On the Vice President Candidates On the National Security Apparatus Arab-American “Uncommitted” Movement And th…
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'Trump’s tariffs: the implications for transatlantic trade'America has soured on free trade and globalisation. Disruption to transatlantic trade is a major near-term risk for the Irish economy, as the biggest per capita goods exporter to the US among EU members. One of the candidates in November’s US presidential election has promised across-the-bo…
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Russia and The Eurasian World Order Conversations on Groong - September 4, 2024 Topics: - Norwegian & NATO Support for Ukraine - “The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order” - Small States and Multipolarity - Armenia's Position in a Multipolar World Guest: - Dr. Glenn Diesen Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qub…
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In this episode, we sat down with Maria de la Paz Gonzalez and Sophia Rathleff to delve into the groundbreaking work of Sonam Phuntsho Wangdi, Bhutan's Secretary of the National Environment Commission, as he spearheads efforts to keep Bhutan carbon-neutral and globally recognized for its environmental strategies. We explore Wangdi's rapid rise in c…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Sep 1, 2024 Topics: Declarations of Independence Declaration of State Sovereignty of Armenia (1990) Artsakh Independence Day - September 2 (1991) Pashinyan Press Conference Negotiations Formats Artsakh Rights & Security as Pashinyan’s “National Security” Problem Armenian and Azerbaijani Constitutions Liberating Occupied …
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This is an episode to examine what cell structures look like and the methodologies of guerrillas and insurgents use to conduct clandestine or covert action. I further discuss traditional, subversive, critical cell and mass-oriented and unconventional cell structures. We visit some historical parallels and why the US and the West may not catch the n…
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Russia, Iran, Armenia, and Geopolitical Dynamics in Eurasia Conversations on Groong - August 31, 2024 Topics: Russian-Iranian Relations Russian-Armenian Relations Ukraine’s Kursk Gambit Pavel Durov Arrested in France Observations from Armenia and Russia Guest: Dr. Pietro Shakarian Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@q…
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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited Beijing this week for high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, laying the groundwork for another Xi-Biden summit. Meanwhile, clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have sparked fears of a wider conflict. Then, the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France…
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This is an episode to examine what you can do about the coming civil unrest in America. I discuss some of the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) the free range human can employ to prepare and protect themselves for the coming unpleasantness. I further discuss weapons, kit, preps and training to prepare for what I consider the inevitable confl…
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Afghanistan today is often called medieval: “a broken 13th-century country” (Liam Fox), “delayed by a few centuries” (Thomas Barfield), ruled by “a medieval band of degenerate savages” (Senator Cotton). How did this label come to take hold, and where do we go from here? Join scholars Tanvir Ahmed and Sabauon Nasseri as they discuss how Afghanistan …
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Georgian Politics Amidst Global Currents. Attacks Against the Georgian Church, Book on Russian and Georgian Relations Conversations on Groong - August 23, 2024 Topics: - Georgian Politics, Amidst Global Currents - Attacks Against the Georgian Church - Thoughts on Russian and Georgian Relations Guest: - Archil Sikharulidze Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan…
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Matt Kaminski, Ken Moriyasu, and Macarena Vidal join the Council’s Ivo Daalder to look at the key takeaways from the Democratic National Convention and views from abroad on the euphoria overwhelming Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Then, what would foreign policy look like in a Harris administration? Plus, Blinken leaves the Middle East with …
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Aug 18, 2024 Topics: Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Goris Kapan Road Cover UP Guest: Anna Karapetyan - TW/@Karapetyan_Ann Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 355 | Recorded: August 19, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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The Middle East In Turmoil: Syria, Gaza, Iran Conversations on Groong - August 17, 2024 Topics: - The Conflict in Syria - The War in Gaza Guest: - Kevork Almassian Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 354 | Recorded: August 14, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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Two weeks into their most significant incursion since the war began, Ukrainian forces continue to advance further into Russia’s Kursk region. What does this offensive mean for Putin’s image, and how far will it go? Then, a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks resumes this week without participation from Hamas, raising fears for an Iranian attack on Is…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - Aug 11, 2024 Topics: Iran’s Geopolitical Moves Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Stalled “Normalization” Guest: Yeghia Tashjian - TW/@yeghig Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 353 | Recorded: August 12, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong…
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Armenian Foreign Policy and The Srbazan Movement Conversations on Groong - August 12, 2024 Topics: - Background on Amb. Melikian - From Revolution to War - Goris-Kapan Handover - Armenia's "Pivot" To The West - Srbazan Movement - Pan-Armenian Diplomatic Council Guest: Amb. Vahagn Melikian Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian…
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This is an episode to examine what you can do about the coming civil unrest in America. I discuss some of the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) the free range human can employ to prepare and protect themselves for the coming unpleasantness. I wanted to add a great note from one of my listeners [H/T to MG] that is a great addition to the reco…
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Following misinformation about a deadly knife attack on a children's dance class, anti-immigrant riots fueled by far-right groups continue in Britain. Then, a mass uprising forced Bangladesh's’ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. Plus, tension and fears of a wider regional war have increased following Israel’s assassination…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 28, 2024 Topics: - US Leadership Changes - Iran Armenia Relations - Russian-Armenian Relations - EU Push for an Agreement - Srbazan Movement Next Steps Guest: - Tevan Poghosyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 351 | Recorded: August 6, 2024 Subscribe and follow us…
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State of the Armenian Economy in the First Half of 2024 Conversations on Groong - August 3, 2024 Topics: Economy in the First Half of 2024 State Revenues & Spending Finance Sector Looking Ahead Guest: Hrant Mikaelian - TW/@Hrant_M Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 350 | Recorded: August 1, 2024 Subscr…
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The largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history between the US and Russia took place this week. Why now and what does it mean? Then, Iran is calling for revenge and warns of regional war with Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that assassinated a key Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in the heart of Tehran. Plus, protests have erupted in Venezuela a…
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Armenia’s Misguided Pivot to The West Conversations on Groong - August 1, 2024 Topics: Revolutionary Mistakes Nov. 9 Statement, Corridors, Communications Misguided Pivot Turkish Involvement in the 44-Day War Guest: Dr. Arman Grigoryan - TW/@Arm__Grig Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 349 | Recorded: J…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 28, 2024 Topics: Who Will be the Next Leader of the US? Turkish-Armenian Talks US-Armenian Defense Cooperation Armenia Azerbaijan Talks Guest: Arthur G. Martirosyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 348 | Recorded: July 31, 2024 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you a…
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In his address to the IIEA, Dr Vindman examines the Russia-Ukraine War: Past, Present, and Future. He discusses the roots of the war and its conduct to date, highlighting the conflict’s effects on European security, the trans-Atlantic alliance, and broader geopolitics. Dr Vindman also provides analysis on how the war is likely to unfold and conclud…
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In this address to the IIEA, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, discusses the membership aspirations of Moldova and ongoing negotiations with the European Union, particularly about the necessary structural reforms underway within the country, and the feasibility of the 2030 target date fo…
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***Apologies; this episode appears to have some technical issues that I will address on return to my home studio; I am on the road right now.*** Fires synchronization is the effective coordination of sensors and effectors in near-real time or real time in a hostile non-permissive combat environment. The West has no working system to coordinate its …
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Poised to be the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris has kicked off her campaign after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. How does her nomination change the race, and what impact will she have on foreign policy? Then, as the Israel-Hamas war continues into its ninth month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits DC to discuss…
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Medievalism has been a common—and hardly innocent—practice in eastern European political discourses ever since the dissolution of the USSR in the 1990s. To use but one example, both Russia and Ukraine have laid claims on such prominent historical figures as Prince Vladimir/Volodymyr the Great, Princess Olga, Boris and Gleb/Hlib, as well as on such …
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Recent years have seen the re-ignition of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The historical monuments of this mountainous territory in the South Caucasus attest to the presence of Armenian people in the region for millennia. With the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict having culminated in the expulsion of Armenians…
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ANN Groong Week in Review - July 21, 2024 Topics: New Leadership Coming to Many Countries Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Permanent US Defense Attaché to Armenia Mid-year Review of our 2024 Predictions Guest: Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 347 | Recorded: …
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In this panel, Dr Elodie Fabre and Mathieu Gallard dissect the recent French legislative elections. These two experts discuss voting trends, electoral issues, the results and possible new government, and what that may mean for France’s domestic and international policy.About the Speakers:Dr Elodie Fabre is a Lecturer in Politics and International S…
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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 - FB/@hmamij Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Epi…
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Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he would be selecting Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. What does Vance’s background look like, and what does the Trump-Vance ticket mean for the world? Then, as war in Gaza continues, Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Biden in Washington DC next week and…
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In his remarks to the IIEA, Édouard Philippe analyses the role of France and the EU in adapting to global upheavals. In his address, he underscores France's pivotal role in Europe, especially in promoting peace and economic cooperation, while addressing current challenges such as shifting global power dynamics, waning multilateralism, and defense p…
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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/@Hrant_M Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 345 | Recorded: July 16, 2024 Subscribe and follow us ev…
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In this episode, we sat down with Roxane de Bergevin to explore the intensifying conflict between DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame as the M23 rebels advance in Eastern DRC. Tshisekedi accuses Kagame of supporting the M23, leading to destabilization and resource exploitation in the region. We discuss the recent attack…
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This panel discusses what the next steps might be for the EU following the European Parliament elections, which took place in June. The panellists will look at where we are in the various post-election processes, as regards to appointments to the top EU jobs, the formation of the parliamentary groups, and the formation of the new Commission.About t…
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Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance and Government Track Record of Cybersecurity Failures Conversations on Groong Armenia’s Draft Law on Mass Surveillance USAID-funded Deal with AWS Government Track Record of Cybersecurity Failures Guest: Artur Papyan - TW/@ditord Ruben Muradyan - TW/@RubenMuradyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan A…
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I discuss the Fall 2020 war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the tiny sliver of Nagorno-Karabakh and why I would suggest that it was a glimpse into the future of warfare for the remainder of this century. the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) for the following reasons: Robotics and drones are the new "low tech" answer to the First World's exqui…
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At a time when migration is one of the most pressing issues on the international agenda – and one of the most polarising – Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), reflects on why it is important to change the global narrative – from one that is highly politicised to one that captures the potential and rich …
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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 - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbe…
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NATO leaders met this week in Washington, DC to discuss several topics on the 75th anniversary of the summit. Hot topics included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, and political challenges many alliance members are facing at home. Then, a look at the French and British election results and what they mean for the future of Europe. Plu…
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Since the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020, reports of crimes against Armenian cultural heritage in the territory have emerged. After Azerbaijan assumed control over Nagorno-Karabakh following a military offensive in October 2023 and the mass expulsion of the region’s ethnic Armenian population, concerns of heritage abuse have intensified. Crime…
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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/@AHouseKeeper Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan Asbe…
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