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Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian - Israel & Iran, Crackdown on Opposition, Pashinyan in Istanbul | Ep 449, June 22, 2025Groong Week in Review - June 22, 2025This 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 Armenian Church, arresting billionaire Samvel Karapetyan after he publicly defended the clergy. Dozens of opposition figures were also detained, including members of the ARF and the Srbazan Movement. As...2025-06-271h 12
Secrets and Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Geopolitics | IntelligenceEspresso Martini | January 6 Pardons, Syria’s Crossroads, and the CIA’s Secret PartnerChris and Matt break down Trump’s sweeping pardons for January 6th rioters, including violent offenders, and what it means for the rule of law and rising political violence in the US Then, the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has Syria at a crossroads—will it descend into chaos or find a path to stability? Plus, they explore Marc Polymeropoulos’ insights on opportunities for the US in Syria, along with the roles of Iran, Russia, and Turkey. Finally, how the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence quietly forged one of America’s most valuable partnerships.
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Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian - Armenia Azerbaijan Talks, Moldova Georgia Elections, Iran Russia Relations, BRICS in Kazan, Russia | Ep 376 - Oct 20, 2024ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 20, 2024TopicsArmenia Azerbaijan TalksElections in Moldova and GeorgiaIran Russia RelationsBRICS Summit in Kaza, RussiaGuestSergei MelkonianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 376 | Recorded: October 21, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2024-10-2355 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian - Sep 12-13 Anniv, AM-AZ Talks, "More" USAID, Georgia | Ep 365 - Sep 15, 2024ANN Groong Week in Review - Sep 15, 2024Topics: - September 12-13 Anniversary - Between Blinken and a Hard Place - More USAID for Armenia - Georgian Parliamentary ElectionsGuest: Sergei MelkonianHosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 361 | Recorded: September 17, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2024-09-1959 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian on Iran President Crash, Bagrat Srbazan Movement, and Armenian Russian Relations | Ep 333 - May 26, 2024ANN Groong Week in Review - May 26, 2024Topics:Iran President and FM Killed in Helicopter CrashBagrat Srbazan Leads Mass Protests in ArmeniaArmenian Russian RelationsGuest:Sergei Melkonian - TW/@MelkonianSergeiHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 333 | Recorded: May 27, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2024-05-2951 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian - French Connection | Russian-Armenian Dialog | Negotiations & Risk of War | Ep 311, Feb 25, 2024ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 25, 2024Topics:French ConnectionRussian-Armenian DialogNegotiations and Risk of WarGuest:Sergei Melkonian - TW/@MelkonianSergeiHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 311 | Recorded: February 27, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2024-02-2841 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian: “No Peace” Treaty | Snap Elections in AZ | Russia - Armenia | Russia - Ukraine | Ep 297 - Dec 10, 2023Sergei Melkonian: “No Peace” Treaty | Snap Elections in AZ | Russia - Armenia | Russia - UkraineANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 10, 2023Topics: - “No Peace” Treaty Negotiations - Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections - Russia - Armenia Relations - Russia - Ukraine WarGuest: - Sergei MelkonianHosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 297 | Recorded: December 12, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2023-12-1454 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian - Israel-Palestine | Future of Artsakhtsis | Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | Ep 284, Oct 8, 2023ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 8, 2023Topics:Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Flares UpThe Future of Artsakh and ArtsakhtsisArmenian-Azerbaijani NegotiationsGuest:Sergei Melkonian - FB/sergei.melkonianHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2023-10-1059 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian: Russia | Iran | Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations | Artsakh | Ep 272 - Aug 6, 2023ANN Groong Week in Review - August 6, 2023Topics: - War of Words with Russia - Iran’s Diplomatic Perspective - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations - Artsakh: New Parliament SpeakerGuest: - Sergei Melkonian TW/@MelkonianSergeiHosts: - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 272 | Recorded: August 7, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2023-08-091h 04
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastSergei Melkonian - Chisinau, Kishinev, Moscow | Israeli President in Azerbaijan | Pashinyan at Erdogan Inauguration | Armenia-Russia Relations | Ep 260 - June 4, 2023ANN Groong Week in Review - June 4, 2023Topics:Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations Continue You say Chisinau, I say Kishinev Deputy PMs Meet in Moscow Israeli President Visits AzerbaijanPashinyan Attends Erdogan’s InaugurationArmenia-Russia RelationsGuest:Sergei Melkonian - FB/sergei.melkonianHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 260 | Recorded June 5, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2023-06-0649 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastRussia Geopolitics | Armenia Russia Rels | Israeli and Armenia | Ep #140 - May 29, 2022ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 29, 2022Topics:Russia’s Geopolitics: We’ll get an update on the war as well as trying to understand what Russia’s endgame is in Ukraine and how it may affect our region.Armenia-Russia Relations: Next, we try to understand the dynamics of Armenia-Russian relations as well as the outlook for the future.Israeli Interests and Armenia: Lastly, taking advantage of our guest’s area of expertise, we look at Israeli-Armenian relations, the history of failures in this area and what is needed for Armenia...2022-06-011h 02