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Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review Podcast

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Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Foreign Agents Law
Russia
Nagorno-Karabakh
Surveillance Law
Nikol Pashinyan
European Union
Artsakh
Iran
Tavush For the Homeland Movement
State Of Palestine
Jerusalem
Srbazan Movement
June 12 Protests
Foreign Agent Bill
Mikhail Saakashvili
U.S.
Helsinki Committee Of Armenia

Weekly review of Armenian News from 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 Armeni... more

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Groong Week in Review - March 29, 2026

Our guest Anna Karapetyan focused on the widening Iran war and its possible fallout for Armenia, then turned to the narratives shaping Armenia’s election season. The discussion examined Pashinyan’s claim to hav... more

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Groong Week in Review - March 22, 2026

This Week in Review featured Asbed and Hovik without a guest. We discussed the death of Georgian Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II and the Armenian government’s blocking of Catholicos of all Armenians Karekin II fro... more

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Conversations on Groong - March 22, 2026

South Korean travel blogger YoungMin visited Artsakh after Azerbaijan's 2023 ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh, becoming one of the few independent foreign visitors to document conditions on the ground aft... more

Conversations on Groong - March 22, 2026

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• Iran at War

• The Northern Front: Turkey & Azerbaijan

• Changing Nakhijevan's Constitution

Guest: Eldar Mamedov

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan

• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 525 | Recorded: March 20, 2... more

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Recent Guests

Andrei Tsygankov
Professor of international relations at San Francisco State University and author
San Francisco State University
Episode: Andrei Tsygankov - Canceling Russia and The Towers of the Kremlin | Ep 514, Feb 5, 2026
David Davidian
Lecturer at the American University of Armenia and expert in technical intelligence analysis
American University of Armenia
Episode: David Davidian - Armenia’s Foreign Intel Service Annual Report | Ep 511, Jan 31, 2026
Dr. Pietro Shakarian
Historian of Russia and the Soviet Union, lecturer in history at American University of Armenia
American University of Armenia
Episode: Pietro Shakarian - Iran, Russia, and the Geopolitics of Post-Soviet Eurasia | Ep 506, Jan 16, 2026
Fyodor Lukyanov
Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs and a leading voice in Russian foreign policy analysis
Russia in Global Affairs
Episode: Fyodor Lukyanov - Russia in Evolving Global Geopolitics | Ep 502, Jan 9, 2026
Benyamin Poghosyan
Senior Fellow at APRI Armenia, Yerevan-based think tank.
APRI Armenia
Episode: Benyamin Poghosyan - Pashinyan War on Armenian Church, EU-Armenia, Artsakh, Arar Poll | Ep 494, Dec 7, 2025
Lenna Hovanessian
Board member of the ANC Western Region and an advocate for Armenian rights
Armenian National Committee of America (ANC)
Episode: Lenna Hovanessian – White House Meeting Fallout, Artsakh Erasure, Genocide Dismissal, Azerbaijan Playbook in the US | Ep 470, Sep 7, 2025
Christine Arakelian
Fulbright scholar and lawyer with expertise in international global law and finance
Episode: Christine Arakelian - Pashinyan vs. the Church, India Armenia, NGOs and Foreign Influence, Trump Corridor | Ep 462, Aug 17, 2025
Hamid Bahrami
An Iranian independent international relations analyst specializing in Eurasian and Middle Eastern affairs
University of Glasgow
Episode: Hamid Bahrami - Iran and the corridor through Syunik, Armenia | Ep 461, Aug 16, 2025
Douglas MacGregor
Retired Colonel in the United States Army, author, consultant, and political commentator.
Former US Army
Episode: Douglas MacGregor & Christine Arakelian - Armenia in the Crosshairs of US Geopolitical Winds | Ep 460, Aug 12, 2025

Hosts

Hovik Manucharyan
Co-host providing insights into current news and analysis from an Armenian perspective.
Asbed Bedrossian
Co-host known for engaging discussions on Armenian political matters and ensuring comprehensive coverage of pertinent events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Thoughtful and well presented

    I enjoy listening to this podcast and it is informative well thought out and worth while thank you I enjoy your program.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JK-MIA
    United States7 months ago
  • Authenitc

    These guys do their research and show authentiicty in their work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kakot Lakot
    United States7 months ago
  • A Must Listen

    A must listen for all Armenians to understand what is going on in our Motherland. The hosts are well informed and bring on great guests to discuss various issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VBaron301
    United Statesa year ago
  • ☺️

    Look forward to this podcast every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rashelleleah28
    Canada3 years ago
  • Excellent weekly review of Armenian news, and Conversations

    Strong topic selections, excellent and experienced analysts you can trust. Can use a little more variety of guests and cover diaspora more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MyNicknameIsTakenWTF?
    United States4 years ago

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Talking Points

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Andrei Tsygankov - Canceling Russia and The Towers of the Kremlin | Ep 514, Feb 5, 2026
Q: How did the cancel culture related to Russia begin and how is it maintained?
It started with Ukrainian cultural figures and has roots entrenched in Western history and politics, particularly regarding the desire to isolate and control Russia's influence.
David Davidian - Armenia’s Foreign Intel Service Annual Report | Ep 511, Jan 31, 2026
Q: What gave more fuel to this thought is that when, for instance, JD Vance is coming to the region, how does one objectively evaluate the risks from that move alone?
It's difficult to evaluate risks without a clear understanding of how external influences may affect national security.
David Davidian - Armenia’s Foreign Intel Service Annual Report | Ep 511, Jan 31, 2026
Q: How do we know the risks on the path to that end state without knowing the end state we're trying to reach?
We don't know; the risks presented in the report lack contextual relevance due to missing strategic goals.
David Davidian - Armenia’s Foreign Intel Service Annual Report | Ep 511, Jan 31, 2026
Q: What can you tell us more about this agency that's created, its mandate and its responsibilities?
The Foreign Intelligence Service has been criticized for its lack of meaningful output and is seen as poorly communicating its purpose.
Fyodor Lukyanov - Russia in Evolving Global Geopolitics | Ep 502, Jan 9, 2026
Q: Why is the war in Ukraine still ongoing and how is it perceived?
The mixed messaging from Trump and the complexity of the situation are significant factors, and both sides have shown stubbornness.

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The content centers on providing weekly reviews of significant news affecting Armenia and the worldwide Armenian community. It discusses relevant developments that have arisen, filtering through the challenges of misinformation and language barriers that often hinder the global Armenian diaspora's access to news. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, including foreign policy, social issues, and Armenian political dynamics, all with a critical lens on the current state of affairs and historical contexts that shape these narratives. The unique aspect of this content is its in-depth analysis by contributors well-versed in news curation, making it an essential resource for listeners seeking to become more informed and critical consumers of Arm... more

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