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The Global Armenian Summit | Ep 172 – Oct. 30, 2022 Conversations on Groong Guest: * Harut Sassounian has published The California Courier newspaper since 1983. He is the President of the Armenia Artsakh Fund, a non-profit organization which has delivered to Armenia and Artsakh over $947 million of humanitarian assistance since 1989. He is currently engaged in forming the Diaspora Armenian Parliament through local elections. Topics: * What is the background of Armenia-Diaspora relations against which this conference is taking place? * Why did the government need this event right now, and is this the right time? * Who…

Live from France Square in #Yerevan, #Armenia – May 30, 2022 Interview with ARF Youth (Arshak and Tsoghig) ARF Youth Office representatives Arshak and Tsoghig joined Groong on May 30, 2020 to discuss the resistance movement, the unjustified arrests against their fellow ARF Hem members, and the recent statement by the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY). #ZartnirLao #ԶարթնիրԼաո #հայաստան NOTE: Apologies for the poor audio quality. Many of these recordings were made in France Square during protests or otherwise in a location with background noise. Please follow us on Twitter to be notified of future such discussions:

ANN Groong Week in Review – Apr 23, 2023 Topics: – Introduction 00:00:00 – Armenian Genocide: 108 Anniversary 00:03:19 – Azerbaijan Strangles Artsakh – Artsakh Strangled 00:12:25 – International Community 00:19:09 – Pashinyan’s Parliament Speech 00:28:50 – Madrid Principles 00:35:35 – Aliyev Continues Threats, Ultimatum to Artsakh Armenians 00:43:56 – What Can Diaspora Do? 00:51:12 – Israel – Azerbaijan cooperation against Iran? 00:56:59 – Rants 01:07:42 Guest: – Arthur G. Martirosyan Hosts: – Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan – Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq Episode 249 | Recorded: April 25, 2023 source

The Armenian Diaspora Survey – May 21, 2022 Topics: * What is the ArmenianDiasporaSurvey.com? * Sponsor and Admin teams … source

ANN Groong Week in Review – Dec 1, 2024 Topics: * COP29 Post-Mortem * Azerbaijan Slams Polish President in Armenia * Developments in the Middle East * Post-election Developments in Georgia * Russian Intel Warnings to Armenia Guest: * Benyamin Poghosyan – TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: – Hovik Manucharyan – TW/@HovikYerevan – Asbed Bedrossian – TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show with Benyamin Poghosyan 00:25 COP29 post-mortem, did Aliyev achieve what he wanted out of it? 04:42 What did Armenia get for letting COP29 take place in Baku? 05:15 Azerbaijan continues with 5 preconditions for signing an agreement 07:28 Why was Azerbaijan so upset at…

Ajapahyan Sentenced, Moldova, EPC, Peace Act, Dismantling the Armenian Military Topics * Ajapahyan Sentenced: 2 Years in Jail * Moldova Election Lessons * EPC in Copenhagen, WSF in Warsaw * Peace Act * Dismantling Armenia’s Military Guest * Benyamin Poghosyan Hosts * Hovik Manucharyan * Asbed Bedrossian 00:00 Intro to show with Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan 00:49 What political goals does Abp. Ajabahyan’s verdict serve? 04:32 What was Ajapahyan’s “crime”? 06:30 Abp. Mikayel Ajapahyan’s open letter 09:18 What to think of Maia Sandu’s victory in Moldovan elections 13:54 Is voting by citizens living in the diaspora a good idea in general?…

Armenia in the Crosshairs of US Geopolitical Winds | Ep 460, Aug 12, 2025 Conversations on Groong – Recorded: August 11, 2025 Topics * US Geopolitics * #Gaza, #Iran, #Russia, #Ukraine * #DonaldTrump, #Pashinyan, #Aliyev meet in the #WhiteHouse Guest * Christine Arakelian * Col. Douglas A. Macgregor Hosts * Hovik Manucharyan * Asbed Bedrossian 00:00 Intro to show with Col. Doug Macgregor and Christine Arakelian 00:48 Support Groong 02:24 Gaza: What’s in it for the US, and what’s the end game here? 06:59 Has the US agreed to the Genocide and ethnic cleansing it is funding? 10:52 What was…

Jeffrey Sachs – TRIPP down Zangezur Corridor, Armenian Economy | Ep 466, Aug 29, 2025 Conversations on Groong – August 29, 2025 Topics * Pashinyan, Aliyev, in the White House * What “Peace”? * Armenian Economy Guest * Prof. Jeffrey Sachs Hosts * Hovik Manucharyan * Asbed Bedrossian 00:00 Intro to show with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs 01:53 Can the Trump Route bring peace and security, can it even be implemented? 06:39 Is the US well-equipped to deal with century-long involvements in tough neighborhoods across the planet? 12:43 Is real peace achievable within the parameters and framework discussed by Pashinyan &…

Conversations on Groong – September 4, 2025 Topic: – Arrest of Samvel Karapetyan – Pre-trial detention practices – Lawfare and double standards – Armenia’s global consequences Guest: Robert Amsterdam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to show with attorney Robert Amsterdam 01:09 Background and introduction to Mr. Amsterdam 02:18 Whom does Mr. Amsterdam represent, and with what mandate? 06:18 What is Samvel Karapetyan charged with, and what can be viewed as criminal? 12:55 How consistent are Armenia’s “pre-trial detention” practices with international norms? 15:27 Why are some cases handled swiftly, while (eg) Karapetyan’s case is lingering on? 18:19 How is the Government deal…