Week In Review - March 2, 2025

Topics:

• Abkhaz Elections & Regional Implications – The second round of Abkhazia’s presidential elections, the impact of mass protests, and what Badra Gunba’s victory means for the region.
• Armenian Hostages in Baku – Ongoing trials of Armenian POWs and former Artsakh leaders, reports of torture, and international calls for independent medical evaluations.
• Protests in Yerevan Over POWs – Civil society and opposition-led demonstrations demanding stronger government action and international intervention.
• Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations & Stalled Peace Talks – Key sticking points in the negotiations, Azerbaijan’s rejection of European border observers, and implications for regional security.
• Armenia’s Diplomatic Strategy & Foreign Policy Shifts – Armenia’s increasing alignment with the West, its strained ties with Russia, and the effectiveness of international pressure on Azerbaijan.

Guest: Hrant Mikaelian

Hosts:
  - Hovik Manucharyan
  - Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 421 | Recorded: March 4, 2025

https://podcasts.groong.org/421

#ArmenianNews #Artsakh #AbkhaziaElections #ArmenianPOWs #YerevanProtests

Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong