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Week in Review - July 5, 2026

In this episode of Groong Week in Review for July 5, 2026, Hovik and Asbed analyze Armenia's Constitutional Court ruling upholding the disputed 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election results. We examine the disqualification of Prosperous Armenia votes, Civil Contract's three-fifths majority, the opposition's parliamentary leverage, and what these outcomes mean for Armenian sovereignty amid ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process negotiations and regional pressures.

Topics:

• Court rubber stamps stolen elections
• Von der Leyen in the South Caucasus
• EU connectivity push in Caucasus
• Rubinyan vs. Simonyan
• Post-election opposition raids begin
• IMEI or IMEI not

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 564 | Recorded: July 6, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/564

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oSgxiwpIwWw

#Armenia #ArmenianNews #Pashinyan #ArmenianPolitics #SouthCaucasus #ConstitutionalCourt #SurveillanceState

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Conversations on Groong - July 3, 2026

In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian about the Iran-Israel conflict, Armenia's 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election aftermath, and Israeli recognition of the Armenian Genocide. We discuss whether the US-Iran MOU represents genuine de-escalation or a tactical pause before renewed confrontation, the Constitutional Court's review of election fraud allegations against the Civil Contract regime, and Russia's warnings to Armenia amid regional instability.

Topics:

• US-Iran MoU
• Election Aftermath
• Russian Warnings to Armenia
• Israeli Recognizes the Armenian Genocide

Guest: Dziunik Aghajanian

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 563 | Recorded: July 1, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/563

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/vgl4sRDGiTY

#ArmenianNews #IranWar #DziunikAghajanian #ArmenianElections #RussiaArmenia #SouthCaucasus #ArmenianGenocide

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Week in Review - June 28, 2026

In this week's Groong Week in Review, Hovik and Asbed discuss Israel's historic recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Russia's ongoing warnings toward Armenia, and the political uncertainty following the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We examine the geopolitical context behind Israel's decision, Pashinyan's measured response, and what these developments signal about Armenia's regional position amid shifting US-Turkey relations and broader Middle East tensions.

Topics:

• Israel Recognizes the Armenian Genocide
• Russian Warnings Continue
• Post Election Limbo

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 562 | Recorded: June 29, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/562

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/35N6GqdKnLk

#ArmenianGenocide #Armenia #Israel #Pashinyan #RussiaArmenia #SouthCaucasus

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Week in Review - June 21, 2026

In this Groong Week in Review episode, Hovik and Asbed examine the fallout from Armenia's 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Elections, the ongoing US-Iran War ceasefire negotiations and their regional implications, and escalating political persecutions following the vote. We discuss how six opposition parties-including Strong Armenia, Armenia Alliance, Prosperous Armenia, and others-have challenged the election results at the Constitutional Court, Russia's continued criticism of Pashinyan's government amid an economic embargo, and Armenia-Azerbaijan telecommunications developments amid broader geopolitical uncertainty in the South Caucasus.

Topics:

• US-Iran Negotiations
• Russian Embargo
• Election Aftermath
• Persecutions Continue
• Armenia-Azerbaijan Telco Agreement

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 561 | Recorded: June 22, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/561

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UYNTds7GVGE

#ArmenianNews #Armenia #Iran #USIranTalks #ArmenianElections #SouthCaucasus #NikolPashinyan #TRIPP

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Conversations on Groong - June 23, 2026

In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Arman Grigoryan about US-Iran negotiations and Armenia's contested post-election landscape. We discuss the prospects for a US-Iran agreement, its implications for TRIPP and Iran-Russia relations, the aftermath of the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election, and how shifting great-power dynamics reshape the South Caucasus.

Topics:

• US-Iran negotiations and regional risks
• TRIPP and shifting regional power
• Armenia's contested post-election landscape
• Opposition failures and future strategy
• Risks of another parliamentary election

Guest: Arman Grigoryan

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 560 | Recorded: June 22, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/560

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/SU6w4phqqGk

#ArmeniaElections #USIranNegotiations #SouthCaucasus #TRIPP #Iran #ArmanGrigoryan

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Conversations on Groong - June 20, 2026

In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Hrant Mikaelian about the disputed aftermath of Armenia's June 7, 2026 parliamentary election. We discuss allegations of electoral fraud, threats against opposition parties, the Anti-Corruption Committee's proposed ban on opposition groups, Armenia-Russia tensions following the vote, and the EU's financial support for Armenian agricultural exports amid Russian sanctions.

Topics:

• Election aftermath and disputed legitimacy
• Threats against opposition parties
• Armenia-Russia tensions after vote
• EU lifeline for Armenian exports
• Polling failures and hidden votes

Guest: Hrant Mikaelian

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 559 | Recorded: June 18, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/559

#Armenia #ArmenianElections #HrantMikaelian #NikolPashinyan #CivilContract #ArmeniaRussia #Polling

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Week in Review - June 14, 2026

In this episode of Groong Week in Review for June 14, 2026, we analyze the aftermath of Armenia's 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election, shifting Armenia-Georgia relations, and a landmark interim US-Iran agreement that reshapes regional stability. We discuss the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief, and how the Iran war's resolution affects Armenian security, energy markets, and the broader South Caucasus landscape.

Topics:

• Armenian Election Aftermath
• Armenia-Georgia Relations
• US-Iran Interim Agreement

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 558 | Recorded: June 15, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/558

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ioSlOhVsLFo

#Armenia #ArmenianNews #ArmenianElections #CivilContract #Pashinyan #ArmenianConstitution #Referendum #ProsperousArmenia #SouthCaucasus #CEC

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Conversations on Groong - June 10, 2026

In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Arthur G. Martirosyan about Armenia's contested 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election and Pashinyan's path to a third term. We discuss whether the vote was free and fair, how state pressure and Western backing shaped the outcome, the razor-thin thresholds that determine parliamentary representation, Pashinyan's post-election crackdown against the Established Opposition, and what a Civil Contract supermajority would mean for Armenia's governance and the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process.

Topics:

• Contested results and thresholds
• Pashinyan's post-election crackdown
• Western backing and interference
• Russia's delayed pressure campaign
• Opposition choices after the vote

Guest: Arthur G. Martirosyan

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 557 | Recorded: June 9, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/557

#ArmenianElections #Armenia #NikolPashinyan #CivilContract #StrongArmenia #ArmenianOpposition

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Week in Review - June 7, 2026

In this episode of Groong Week in Review, we analyze the disputed results of Armenia's June 7, 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We examine Civil Contract's contested majority, alleged irregularities and invalid ballots, the OSCE/ODIHR preliminary report, the last-minute exclusion of Prosperous Armenia, opposition arrests and pressure, and what a three-fifths majority could mean for Armenia's courts, institutions, and foreign policy.

Topics:

• Disputed mandate, unresolved majority
• Election-day irregularities in plain sight
• ODIHR's mixed preliminary verdict
• Bribery replaced by state spending
• Opposition's next steps uncertain

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 556 | Recorded: Jun 9, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/556

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#ArmenianElections #ArmenianNews #CivilContract #Pashinyan #Election2026 #SouthCaucasus

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Spotlight on Silence - June 6, 2026

In this Spotlight on Silence episode, we speak with Rafael Ishkhanyan of the Armenian Center for Political Rights about selective justice and state pressure ahead of the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We discuss wiretaps and leaks targeting opposition figures, abuse of hate speech laws against government critics, military service summons used as political coercion, and Pashinyan's threats against political opponents and Artsakh Armenians.

Topics:

• Selective law enforcement before elections
• Wiretaps, leaks, and campaign pressure
• Hate speech laws against critics
• Official threats without consequences
• Military summons as political coercion

Guest: Rafael Ishkhanyan

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan
• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 555 | Recorded: June 4, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/555

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/wSZ7eO3JIKQ

#Armenia #ArmenianElections #HumanRights #PoliticalPersecution #Artsakh #RafaelIshkhanyan #Groong

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