Podcasts about Armenia

Has the tide turned for Ukraine? In this episode Saul and Patrick unpack President Trump's bold new strategy, including substantial military supplies and a looming deadline for a peace settlement backed by unprecedented tariffs on Russia's trade partners. Is this the long-awaited turning point, or are there hidden complexities? We dissect the motivations behind this policy pivot and discuss the internal shifts within the US administration. Furthermore, we examine the remarkable diplomatic progress between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and how their newfound pursuit of peace is challenging Russia's long-standing influence in the region. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes life is about timing. Just as I was inquiring about the wine of an Armenian wine maker, I received an email from a gentleman thanking me for the inquiry, and that he happens to be in LA...and would love to sit for a podcast. I was floored. When Vahagn sat down and began to speak, I knew we would hit it off. He had insight and passion. And it turns out that the winemaker, Zara Muradyan is his wife. What are the odds..lol. Oxford educated with a grounded outlook on wine, we hit it off and the conversation could have gone on for hours. Vahagn Voskanyan wants you to remember his name—not for its tricky spelling, but for the remarkable story behind every bottle he touches. You will come away with an entirely fresh appreciation for what it means to make wine in Armenia, where every sip is less about chasing trends and more about channeling centuries of heritage, family resilience, and pure emotion into the glass. As Vahagnn candidly shares, wine is a process—not just a result—and through his partnership with his trailblazing wife, Zara, he's helping to reignite an Armenian industry that only recently emerged from decades of obscurity. Listeners will discover how Zara's relentless pursuit of innovation, from rewriting Armenia's winemaking curriculum to engineering a new kind of Armenian vermouth, is matched only by Vahagnn's drive to connect their wines to the hearts of drinkers across the world. You'll learn the hard truths and soft skills of building a boutique winery where “less is more” and the story matters as much as the science. Through tales of global journeys, emotional tastings, and lessons drawn from both Soviet-era and millennia-old winemaking traditions, you'll gain insight into the unique character of Armenian grapes, the challenge of defining terroir when history itself is being rewritten, and the profound belief that wine should spark conversation, curiosity, and connection. Whether it's reflecting on the emotion of a perfectly balanced wine, discussing how innovation meets tradition, or embracing the “life of wine” over the fleeting allure of lifestyle, Vahagnn's wisdom and humility shine through. Expect to finish the episode not just wanting to taste their story, but also to rethink what, and who, really fills the bottle in front of you. Zara Muradian Winery (referred to as "Zara Winery" / "Zara Muradian Winery"): No website was provided in the transcript. If you'd like to find more, you may try searching for "Zara Muradian Winery Armenia" or similar terms online. White Rabbit Family (a group of high-end restaurants in Russia): Website: https://whiterabbitfamily.com/en/ California State University, Fresno – Viticulture & Enology Research Center: Main university site: https://www.fresnostate.edu/ Viticulture & Enology Center: https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/ve/index.html Geisenheim University (Germany) Website: https://www.hs-geisenheim.de/ James Suckling (wine critic and tasting events): Website: https://www.jamessuckling.com/ CivilNet (mentioned as a studio/production site in Armenia) Website: https://www.civilnet.am/   #winepodcast #WineTalks #PaulKalemkiarian #VahagnnVoskanyan #ZaraWinery #ArmenianWine #winemaking #wineeducation #familybusiness #boutiquewinery #JamesSuckling #grapegrowing #Armenia #winehistory #winepassion #womeninwine #vineyardlife #wineculture #wineindustry #winestory

Now that the Trump administration has the money to significantly expand its mass deportation efforts, the question is how quickly it can reach its goal of deporting 1 million unauthorized immigrants a year, following historic levels of illegal crossings under former President Joe Biden. Also: today's stories, including how Armenia's government is facing off against its ancient church as the former tries to forge a peace deal with the country's long-time enemy, how artists throughout Baltimore are remembering Freddie Gray through their creative works, and how the nonprofit Greenagers in western Massachusetts employs crews of local high schoolers to help maintain trails. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

An unexpected VHS in a Toronto basement leads to finding a branch of the family that has been lost for 60 years, and uncovering the last Armenian village still surviving in Turkey. A multi-generational story told by producer Nyree Abrahamian. Support the show

ARMENIA: AND THE RISE OF AZERBAIJAN. GREGORY COPLEY, DEFENSE & FOREIGN AFFAIRS 1900 BAKU

In this episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret and Ghost welcome special guest Joaquin Flores for an in-depth exploration of the escalating geopolitical conflicts in Syria, Azerbaijan, and beyond. The conversation opens with analysis of Israel's sudden strikes on Damascus and the Druze regions, dissecting how internal Israeli politics, including Netanyahu's fragile coalition, are driving aggressive military actions. The discussion expands to the strategic aims of partitioning Syria along sectarian lines to create buffer zones and disrupt Russian and Iranian influence. From there, the hosts dive into the tangled dynamics in the Caucasus, explaining how Azerbaijan's ambitions, energy corridors, and tensions with Armenia could be used to bait Russia into a second front. They examine Turkey's delicate balancing act between NATO and Russia, the implications of pan-Turkic ideology, and how overlapping proxy interests risk merging the Ukrainian and Middle Eastern theaters into one broader conflict. The episode closes with reflections on NATO's looming financial crisis, the potential bankruptcy of European powers fueling arms sales, and whether Trump's geopolitical maneuvers are deliberately designed to drain the West's war machine.

The government of Armenia has gone to war against one of the country's most powerful institutions – the Apostolic Church. National security police have gaoled a popular archbishop, Bagrat Galstanyan, claiming he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also demanded the resignation of the top cleric, accusing him of having a secret child. It's a high-risk move for an unpopular government, taking on the ancient church that many Armenians see as the embodiment of the nation.  OLESYA VARTANYAN is an independent analyst and consultant based in neighbouring Georgia.Australia's Law Reform Commission is reviewing a patchwork of different state laws governing surrogacy. Earlier this year, the ABC reported that by 2032, the global surrogacy industry was set to reach $129 billion. But if it's financial boom for the baby business, what are the ethics of a practice that includes severing the connection between mother and child? Dr ERICA CERVINI has been reviewing the case in an essay for Eureka Street magazine.In what amounts to a small revolution in the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormon women are now permitted to reveal their shoulders, having been taught that bare upper arms were too raunchy. These changes come with the growing power of Mormon influencers on social media -- known loosely as “#momtok” – and a popular TV show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The reality show on Hulu follows eight influencers in Utah. JESSICA GROSE from The New York Times has been immersed in the show.GUESTS:Olesya Vartanyan, Georgia based analyst and consultantDr Erica Cervini, academic and journalistJessica Grose, journalist and writer for the New York TimesThis program was made on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation

In Armenia national security police have gaoled a popular archbishop, Bagrat Galstanyan, claiming he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also demanded the resignation of the top cleric, accusing him of having a secret child. It's a high-risk move for an unpopular government, taking on the ancient church that many Armenians see as the embodiment of the nation.  GUEST:Olesya Vartanyan is an independent analyst and consultant based in neighbouring Georgia.

Over 100,000 megaliths covered the French region of Bretagne, to the point where it once resembled a forest of stone. It is the world's largest megalithic metropolis.And yet in central Portugal and the isles of Scotland there exists the same phenomenon. Why were these three locations chosen above all others by Neolithic architects?  And why were stones as tall as sixty feet transported as much as forty miles from their quarry?In his latest documentary https://invisibletemple.com/megalith.html bestselling author and researcher Freddy Silva takes an in-depth look at these regions — along with southern England — and finds a common thread: the selective choice of stone, identical design and construction methods, folklore, experiences of altered states, and legends of gods arriving from the sea. Add an understanding of gravity anomalies, electromagnetism, fault lines, a migration from the Black Sea region, and a language fingerprint originating in Armenia, and seemingly unconnected ideas converge to explain who masterminded this megalithic enterprise. And why.has rarely travelled anywhere since graduating in 1982 without being attached to a Nikon or a Leica. He began as an acredited concert photographer in London, and now captures his passion for temples, ancient sacred sites and the spirit inherent in the land. He is also a best-selling author and documentary filmmaker. You can view his body of work at InvisibleTemple.cominvisibletemple.comfreddysilva.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Max and Maria are joined by Richard Giragosian and Jeffrey Mankoff to talk about the current geopolitical moment in the South Caucasus, with a particular focus on the dynamics at play in the relationships between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia. This conversation was recorded on July 9, 2025.

After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted 'homeland' to their socially constructed new 'ancestral' home in Armenia. The rich ethnographic research conducted over 6 years by the author reveals how women adjusted to new lives in Armenia, supported themselves through gendered work such as embroidery production, yet mostly challenge simple identities such as 'refugee' or 'repatriate, ' existing in a state of what the author terms "painful belonging". The book further reveals crucial insight into how experiences and traumatic memories of war in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reciprocally shape each other in the minds of the women interviewed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted 'homeland' to their socially constructed new 'ancestral' home in Armenia. The rich ethnographic research conducted over 6 years by the author reveals how women adjusted to new lives in Armenia, supported themselves through gendered work such as embroidery production, yet mostly challenge simple identities such as 'refugee' or 'repatriate, ' existing in a state of what the author terms "painful belonging". The book further reveals crucial insight into how experiences and traumatic memories of war in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reciprocally shape each other in the minds of the women interviewed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Groong Week in Review - July 13, 2025TopicsPashinyan meets Aliyev in Abu DhabiContinued Persecution of Church and OppositionHostsHovik Manucharyan Asbed BedrossianEpisode 453 | Recorded: July 13, 2025Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted 'homeland' to their socially constructed new 'ancestral' home in Armenia. The rich ethnographic research conducted over 6 years by the author reveals how women adjusted to new lives in Armenia, supported themselves through gendered work such as embroidery production, yet mostly challenge simple identities such as 'refugee' or 'repatriate, ' existing in a state of what the author terms "painful belonging". The book further reveals crucial insight into how experiences and traumatic memories of war in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reciprocally shape each other in the minds of the women interviewed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/genocide-studies

After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted 'homeland' to their socially constructed new 'ancestral' home in Armenia. The rich ethnographic research conducted over 6 years by the author reveals how women adjusted to new lives in Armenia, supported themselves through gendered work such as embroidery production, yet mostly challenge simple identities such as 'refugee' or 'repatriate, ' existing in a state of what the author terms "painful belonging". The book further reveals crucial insight into how experiences and traumatic memories of war in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reciprocally shape each other in the minds of the women interviewed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted 'homeland' to their socially constructed new 'ancestral' home in Armenia. The rich ethnographic research conducted over 6 years by the author reveals how women adjusted to new lives in Armenia, supported themselves through gendered work such as embroidery production, yet mostly challenge simple identities such as 'refugee' or 'repatriate, ' existing in a state of what the author terms "painful belonging". The book further reveals crucial insight into how experiences and traumatic memories of war in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reciprocally shape each other in the minds of the women interviewed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

GUSTAVO: “Putin no teme los aranceles de Trump pero los aplicados a china e india sí le van a doler”En esta entrevista con el diplomático Gustavo Darístegui, se aborda en profundidad el complejo escenario geopolítico actual, destacando el conflicto en Ucrania, las tensiones internacionales y la crisis en Oriente Medio. Darístegui analiza primero el cambio de postura de Donald Trump respecto a la guerra en Ucrania, señalando que “Trump ha dicho claramente por primera vez que vamos a mandarle armas defensivas y ofensivas” y que además ha amenazado con aranceles secundarios “a todo aquel que haga comercio con Rusia”, afectando especialmente a China e India, grandes consumidores de petróleo ruso.El diplomático destaca la experiencia de Vladimir Putin, quien “es un hombre con muchísima experiencia, que sabe torear muy bien a quien tiene enfrente”, y subraya que, aunque hubo un frenazo en la conquista de terreno, la guerra sigue activa con “campañas de bombardeo y avance constante”, pero con una aviación ucraniana reforzada por aviones occidentales como los Mirage 2000 y F-16, lo que ha cambiado “las tornas” y provocado una mayor agresividad rusa, especialmente en Kiev.Sobre las sanciones, Gustavo critica la inconsistencia europea: “Muchos países, incluida España, siguen comprando gas ruso en cantidades industriales”, mientras que “la Unión Europea suma el decimoctavo paquete de sanciones”, que hasta ahora no han doblegado la voluntad de Putin. Explica que Rusia lleva años preparándose para esta situación, transformando su economía en una “economía de guerra” con una industria de defensa en pleno proceso productivo y resiliencia ante las medidas occidentales.El análisis se extiende a la influencia rusa en Asia Central, donde “Bielorrusia se ha convertido en una provincia de la Federación Rusa” y Rusia interviene en conflictos como el de Azerbaiyán y Kazajstán, mientras que la alianza entre Armenia y Rusia se fortalece pese a la incomprensible participación europea. Darístegui critica la contradicción entre la retórica europea y sus acciones reales, que terminan fortaleciendo a Rusia.En cuanto a Oriente Medio, el diplomático denuncia la tragedia humanitaria en Gaza y las dificultades para alcanzar un alto el fuego: “Este plan de meter en un solo campo a millones de palestinos es un disparate”, y advierte que Hamas boicotea las negociaciones de paz, lo que agrava la crisis y genera miles de víctimas civiles. Además, señala que “jamás ha condenado a muerte a los palestinos que se acercan a los puntos de ayuda humanitaria”, una realidad poco cubierta por los medios.#putin #trump #aranceles #china #india #ucrania #guerra #sanciones #geopolitica #rusia #negociostv #negocios Si quieres entrar en la Academia de Negocios TV, este es el enlace:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwd8Byi93KbnsYmCcKLExvQ/join Síguenos en directo ➡️ https://bit.ly/2Ts9V3pSuscríbete a nuestro canal: https://bit.ly/3jsMzp2Suscríbete a nuestro segundo canal, másnegocios: https://n9.cl/4dca4Visita Negocios TV https://bit.ly/2Ts9V3pMás vídeos de Negocios TV: https://youtube.com/@NegociosTVSíguenos en Telegram: https://t.me/negociostvSíguenos en Instagram: https://bit.ly/3oytWndTwitter: https://bit.ly/3jz6LptFacebook: https://bit.ly/3e3kIuy

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 11: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi; three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges; seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations and more.

London chamber music venue Wigmore Hall stages something in the region of 600 events a year. That's partly why its season brochure stretches to 206 pages — and that's just for September to December 2025. A weighty piece of print that, for some (myself included), reads more like a guaranteed programme of discovery. An in depth syllabus. A prospectus. The new season sees the usual draw of international artists and homegrown talent: Christian Tetzlaff, Igor Levit, Les Arts Florissants, Dunedin Consort, Mitsuko Uchida, Martha Argerich, Stephen Kovacevich, the Kanneh-Masons, Hugh Cutting, Solomon's Knot — and a debut from a previous Thoroughly Good Podcastee, Danish cellist Jonathan Swensen, whom I met way back when I was in Armenia for the Khachaturian Cello Competition.To appear at Wigmore is a reflection of the place you hold in the industry as a communicator. So why wouldn't you make a beeline to go there — to hear the very best, and to hear that which you wouldn't normally hear?This is not a promo for Wigmore Hall even if it does sound like it, its simply an articulation of a special home, a musical destination which stirs something inside whenever I find myself walking down Wigmore Street and I catch sight of that distinctive canopy. Such a prestigious stage and reputation carries with it a considerable weight of responsibility, surely. How could it not?What does it take to run one of the world's busiest classical music venues?In this candid conversation, John Gilhooly reflects on the complexity of his role at Wigmore Hall — a job he describes as a “seven-day liability.” From last-minute artist cancellations to long-term fundraising goals, Gilhooly shares how he balances tradition with innovation, protects artistic standards, and fosters a spirit of welcome across every part of the organisation.It's a rare, unguarded look at what it really means to lead in the arts today — from someone who's done it, against the odds, for nearly two decades.

While the eyes of many have been on the US, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, Israel, Gaza, the wider Middle East and much more, the southern Caucasus, that collection of states composed of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, have been roiling between order and disorder - and attracting the attention of many power players. In Georgia, the Russia-backed government is cracking down on opposition leaders, while Armenia is in political disarray following Azerbaijan's military offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023.Traditionally the playground of Russia - either as the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union - all three states are currently in flux, attracting the attention of Turkey, the US and the EU. Russia, on the other hand, immersed in its insane war on Ukraine, has lost its grip. Apparently insignificant states and regions have a nasty habit of suddenly coming to the fore, dominating the agenda and changing geopolitical focus. The southern Caucuses may be ripe for such a twist, not least as the war in Ukraine drags on, dragging Russia ever further away from prosperity and regional domination.To understand these fascinating dynamics, Ilana Bet-El is joined by the excellent Tinatin Japaridze, Eurasia analyst at the Eurasia Group. With fascinating insights into each state and the region as a whole, she helps clarify why Russia is on a losing pitch in the South Caucasus, the West is on the up, democracy does not always deliver, and peace is necessary - if elusive.This episode was recorded 10 July 2025 and we will be back in September after a short summer break!MentionsJailing of opposition politicians in GeorgiaZangezur corridorNagorno-Karabakh conflictTinatin's previous Women Leaders episodeFollowTinatin Japaridz LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Eurasia websiteHer book Stalin's Millennials: Nostalgia, Trauma and Nationalism@women_leaders podcastOur partner ELN Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, websiteIlana Bet-ElCreditsProduction: Florence FerrandoMusic: Let Good Times Roll, RA from #UppbeatContribute to the conversation with a comment & a 5-⭐️Reach us on our Instagram and follow for updates @women_leaders_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 11: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi; three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges; seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations and more. The post Pashinyan and Aliyev meet in Abu Dhabi appeared first on EVN Report.

Artur Papyan, Director of MDI Armenia and Co-founder of CyberHUB-AM, opens up about his childhood in Gyumri, his journey through international study, his lifelong passion for tech and gadgets, and candidly shares his thoughts on Armenia's evolving media landscape, including his favorite football team, in this episode of Up Close & Personal with EVN Report's Maria Titizian.

What is the future of Digital Nomadism, Remote Work and Work from Anywhere? And should ASEAN destinations do more than issue Digital Nomad Visas to integrate remote workers into tourism economies? And who, actually, are digital nomads. Are they remote workers? Are they laptop backpackers? Is digital nomadism a lifestyle? Is it a tourism segment? What is borderless living? What are Micro-Societies? Why is global mobility developing as a hot topic? Are co-working and co-living compatible concepts for destination marketing? This week, Gary is joined by Milos Pelucha, Co-Founder of Destinova, and an advocate for remote work as a high-yield travel segment. Milos and Gary's conversation coincides with the climax of the 2025 Bansko Nomad Festival - the world's largest digital nomad gathering - in Bulgaria. We take a global journey through the critical issues of the remote working economy and the future of "borderless" tourism, from Armenia to China, Azores to Bhutan, Thailand to the French Alps, Morocco to Georgia and Vietnam to India. En route we breakdown the key components for destination marketers seeking to engage the fast-evolving 'work from anywhere' movement - which is becoming more organised and more dynamic.

Șeful Partidului Popular Republican din care face parte İmamoğlu susține că rechizitoriul este gol și a făcut apel la difuzarea publică a procesului. Președintele Erdogan a declarat că nu are nimic împotrivă. Erdoğan susține difuzarea procesului lui İmamoğlu pe TRT (Televiziunea Publică din Turcia, n.r.,) este un titlu din DW în limba turcă. Președintele Turciei răspunde astfel unui apel făcut de Özgür Özel, șeful Partidului Popular Republican, de opoziție, formațiunea din care face parte primarul Istanbulului, Ekrem İmamoğlu arestat de mai multe luni. Într-o declarație făcută după ce l-a vizitat pe İmamoğlu, deținut în închisoarea Marmara din Silivri, în urmă cu aproximativ o lună, Özel a spus: „Un dosar gol, o minciună completă, un rechizitoriu care nu poate fi scris. Spunem asta clar. Haideți! Haideți! Fie ca atât acuzațiile, cât și răspunsurile să fie auzite pe TRT!” Răspunzând la întrebările jurnaliștilor, ministrul Justiției Yılmaz Tunç a declarat că nu este posibil din punct de vedere legal să se transmită în direct audierile, dar că Marea Adunare Națională a Turciei poate lua inițiativa în această chestiune. Prima audiere în dosarul împotriva lui Ekrem İmamoğlu, arestat în cadrul unei anchete de corupție și demis din funcție va avea loc pe 11 septembrie. Oficialul riscă o pedeapsă de până la 8 ani și 9 luni de închisoare. Întâlnire Armenia-Azerbaidjan în Emiratele Arabe Unite Prim-ministrul armean și președintele azer se întâlnesc astăzi,  10 iulie, la Abu Dhabi, relatează azatutyun.am, Europa Liberă în limba armeană. Întâlnirea are loc în cadrul negocierilor procesului de pace dintre Armenia și Azerbaidjan, mediat de Emiratele Arabe Unite. Tink Tankul american Carnegie a publicat și o propunere americană de deblocare a cordidorului care leagă Azerbaidjanul de Nahichevan, enclavă azeră la care se ajunge trecând prin teritoriul armean. Acest drum ar urma să fie administrat de o companie americană. La o reuniune a Cabinetului Prezidențial de la Casa Albă, secretarul de stat Marco Rubio, enumerând succesele diplomației americane din ultimele șase luni, și-a exprimat speranța că un acord de pace între Azerbaidjan și Armenia ar putea fi adăugat în curând la rezultatele înregistrate. Ce s-a întâmplat cu un cazac care spune că va fi război civil în Kazahstan și el va lupta cu rușii „Kostanai este teritoriu rusesc”: Opinie personală sau infracțiune? Titrează publicația azattyq.org care analizează cazul unui cetățean cazac din regiunea Kostanai, în nordul Kazakstanului. Unui interviu dat anul trecut unui canal ucrainean acesta spunea că Rusia va recupera respectivul teritoriu în zece ani și că „un război civil va izbucni în Kazahstan”.  Bărbatul susține că nu se consideră un patriot kazah, invocând creșterea naționalismului în țară și presiunea tot mai mare asupra vorbitorilor de limbă rusă. Potrivit acestuia, cazacii din nord sunt „rusificați” și nu se vor opune aderării la Rusia, în timp ce cei din sud „nu sunt cazaci adevărați”. Când a fost întrebat de ce parte ar lupta în caz de război, el a răspuns: „pentru Rusia”. În urma acestor remarci, Comitetul Național de Securitate a deschis o anchetă în temeiul articolului 174 din Codul Penal kazah, privind la incitarea la ură interetnică. Cu toate acestea, pe 18 martie 2025, cazul a fost clasat. Decizia a stârnit o dezbatere aprinsă. Unul dintre oficialii care și-au declarat nemulțumirea este ministrul adjunct de Interne. În Kazahstan, incitarea la ură  și apelurile la separatism se pedepsesc cu pedepse de până la 10 ani de închisoare.

Following the 12-day Israel-Iran War and a dramatic U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear sites, Armenia faces new geopolitical risks. Dr. Nerses Kopalyan joins us to examine the implications for Yerevan's foreign policy, explore the limits of neutrality, and assess how Armenia can navigate rising regional volatility by utilizing strategic ambiguity.

Josh Peck interviews Rick Renner on his new book, Fallen Angels, Giants, Monsters, and the World Before the Flood.To get the audio-only podcast version of full videos and Josh Peck's blog, which includes original articles, show notes, and more, subscribe to Josh's Substack at http://joshpeck.substack.comDonate: http://PayPal.me/JoshPeckDisclosureCashApp: $JoshScottPeckOr send in your donation to:P.O. Box 270123Oklahoma City, OK 73137Daily Renegade is not 501c3. Your donations are not tax deductible.Don't miss out on Josh Peck's new two-volume book set, The Final Cataclysm: Supernatural Signs of the End Times: https://amzn.to/4hm4YC1Check out Josh Peck's two-volume book set on the history and prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls at Prophecy Watchers (make sure to get both volumes because they work together as one big book):Forgotten Prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Vol.1) - https://prophecywatchers.com/product/... Forgotten Prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Vol.2) - https://prophecywatchers.com/product/...

Groong Week in Review - July 6, 2025In this episode of the Groong Podcast, we are joined by Arthur Martirosyan for a Week in Review covering Armenia's shifting geopolitical landscape and domestic upheaval. The discussion explores the controversial proposal for a U.S.-controlled corridor through Syunik, tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan, and Pashinyan's escalating confrontation with the Armenian Apostolic Church. The show also examines Armenia's foreign policy confusion, including talk of joining the SCO, while cracking down on opposition voices—most notably the stripping of immunity from Seyran Ohanyan and Artsvik Minasyan. Against this backdrop, the episode questions the erosion of sovereignty, the use of legal tools for political ends, and the uncertain future of Armenia's democratic and constitutional order.TopicsConstitution DayWestern Controlled Syunik?What was Kallas Doing in Yerevan?Russian-Azerbaijani RelationsCoup d'Etat? Or Coup d'Église?GuestArthur G MartirosyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 452 | Recorded: July 7, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/452Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's June visit to Turkey marks the latest step in the ongoing rapprochement between the two countries. The move comes as Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Caucasus, amid the waning power of regional rivals Iran and Russia. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's hosting of Pashinyan in Istanbul last month represents a notable diplomatic effort to normalise relations. Ankara had severed diplomatic ties and closed its border with Armenia in 1993 following the war between Armenia and Turkey's close ally, Azerbaijan, over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. However, Pashinyan's Istanbul visit is being hailed as groundbreaking. “I believe it was very significant for several reasons. It was the first bilateral diplomatic summit between the Turkish and Armenian leaders,” explains Richard Giragosian, Director of the Regional Studies Centre, a Yerevan-based think tank. Until now, interactions between the two leaders had been limited to multilateral engagements—such as Erdoğan's inauguration and meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. But Giragosian argues that the Istanbul meeting carries deeper significance. “This is the first bilateral invitation from Turkey to the Armenian leader. That reflects a second important development: Turkey is seeking to regain its options with Armenia,” observes Giragosian. Armenia looks to reopen border with Turkey as potential gateway to the West Zangezur corridor at centre One of the key issues discussed was the creation of a land bridge through Armenia to connect Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave, which borders Turkey. Known as the Zangezur Corridor, this project is a strategic priority for Ankara. It would not only link Turkey directly to its key ally and vital trade partner Azerbaijan, but also open a new route for Turkish goods to Central Asia. “It is especially important now from an economic standpoint,” notes international relations professor Hüseyin Bağcı of Ankara's Middle East Technical University. Pashinyan's visit is seen as part of a broader Turkish diplomatic push to secure regional support for the Zangezur Corridor. “This is why Prime Minister Pashinyan came to Turkey,” says Bağcı, who suggests Erdoğan is attempting to counter Iranian resistance. “The Zangezur Corridor should not be held hostage by Iranian opposition. It shouldn't be conditional on Iran's stance,” he adds. Iran, Armenia's powerful neighbour, strongly opposes the corridor. Currently, Turkish goods must transit through Iran to reach Central Asia—giving Tehran significant leverage. Iran has often restricted this trade during periods of diplomatic tension with Ankara. More critically, Tehran fears the proposed 40-kilometre corridor would cut off a vital route it uses to bypass international sanctions. Despite Turkish diplomatic efforts, Iran remains firmly opposed. “Nothing has changed in Tehran's position regarding the Zangezur Corridor. Iran is still against the project,” warns Prof Dr Zaur Gasimov of the German Academic Exchange Service. Growing military buildup in Azerbaijan and Armenia a concern for peace talks Gasimov notes, however, that recent geopolitical developments—particularly Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran—have shifted the regional balance in Ankara's favour. “As of July 2025, Iran's diplomatic, political, and military capabilities are far more constrained than they were just a few years ago, due to Israel-led and US-led operations,” says Gasimov. “In both military and political terms, Iran is now significantly limited.” Yet Azerbaijan's insistence that the Zangezur Corridor operate independently of Armenian control remains a major sticking point for Yerevan, says Giragosian. Still, he believes the broader aim of establishing a new trade route—combined with Turkey's willingness to reopen its border—offers the region both economic incentives and a path towards stability through mutual dependence. “The reopening of closed borders, and the creation of trade and transport links, reshapes strategic thinking. It makes any renewal of hostilities far more costly,” says Giragosian. “In this context, it lifts all boats. It's a win-win for everyone,” he continues. “And I do think the real sticking point now will be Russia's reaction, more than any resistance from Turkey, Armenia, or Azerbaijan.” Russia and Iran push back Initially, Moscow supported the Zangezur Corridor, particularly since Russian personnel were envisioned to administer it under the original proposals. But Gasimov notes that Russia's enthusiasm has cooled as it grows increasingly wary of Turkey's expanding influence in a region it still considers part of its traditional sphere. “Moscow is very concerned about Ankara–Yerevan relations. Turkey, after all, is a NATO member—even if Russia cooperates with it in several areas,” says Gasimov. France pushes for peace in the Caucasus amid heat over Iran detainees   Despite being heavily engaged in its war in Ukraine, Gasimov suggests Russia still has leverage in the South Caucasus “After three years of war and sweeping sanctions, Russia's capabilities in the region are diminished. But it continues to try to assert itself—by intimidating vulnerable regional economies and exploiting internal political instability, as it did in Armenia just two weeks ago,” says Gasimov. Last month, Armenian security forces arrested several opposition figures, claiming to have foiled a coup attempt. As Moscow remains bogged down in Ukraine, Yerevan may have only a limited window of opportunity to capitalise on Russia's distraction and weakness. “We do see a storm on the horizon,” warns Giragosian. “With an angry and vengeful Putin lashing out at Russia's neighbours, he's seeking to reassert Russian power and influence across the near abroad—from Central Asia to the South Caucasus.” Armenia reconsiders alliances Giragosian argues that such threats could be the catalyst for historic diplomatic realignments. “From an Armenian perspective, it's deeply ironic. For decades, Armenia feared Turkey and turned to Russia for protection. Now, Armenia is looking to Turkey for a greater role—and seeking to distance itself from the Russian orbit.” Pashinyan has made no secret of his intent to pivot Armenia away from Russia and towards Europe. But with neighbouring Georgia increasingly under Moscow's sway, and with Iran and Azerbaijan offering few viable alternatives, Turkey may now represent Armenia's best chance to achieve that strategic realignment.

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In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 4: EU unveils €270 million Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia; Parliament passes amendments that could pave the way for nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia and Tashir Group calls it politically motivated expropriation and warns Armenia could face international arbitration.

Kinga Redlowska and Tom Keatinge reflect on the latest season, the CFS's 10th anniversary and the future of finance and security work. In this special season-wrap episode of the Suspicious Transaction Report podcast, host Kinga Redlowska, Head of Centre for Finance and Security (CFS) at RUSI Europe, is joined by Director Tom Keatinge to look back on a defining year. Together, they revisit highlights from the past 21 episodes, exploring major themes that emerged – from sanctions and statecraft to assessing the new Labour government's progress against the illicit finance. They look back on the highlights of the season – memorable episodes, key moments like the FinSec25 conference, and a global journey that took the team from London and Brussels to Romania, Armenia, and beyond. The conversation also looks ahead, as CFS continues to adapt to shifting threats from illicit finance and hostile state actors. With thoughtful reflection and an eye toward the future, Kinga and Tom wrap up Season 7 by asking: What lies ahead at the intersection of finance and security?

MIT nuclear physicist Dr. Areg Danagoulian analyzes Iran's nuclear weapons program following recent Israeli strikes, assessing regional security implications for Armenia. The conversation explores Armenia's nuclear energy future, the need for small reactors to replace aging infrastructure, and challenges in developing nuclear engineering expertise domestically.

In this sprawling live dig, Ghost uncovers the web of pipelines, intelligence alliances, and hidden players shaping the next phase of global power struggles. He starts by tracing the strategic triangle of Moscow, Tehran, and Beijing, explaining how Central Asia's flat plains and the Trans-Caspian Pipeline became the new battleground for influence. Pivoting to Azerbaijan, Ghost details how Israeli drones and jets allegedly used Azerbaijani territory to attack Iran during the recent conflict, accusations that Baku denies while maintaining tight military cooperation with Tel Aviv. He explores how the BTC pipeline fuels Israel's energy needs and how Azerbaijan's strategic location links the Ukraine war with the Middle East escalation. The episode also dives into Armenia's crackdown on Russian-backed billionaires and Orthodox clerics, suggesting echoes of the old Armenian genocide playbook. Ghost rounds out the show exposing the tangled ties between former Ukrainian officials, Gazprom intermediaries, and the US diplomatic corps dating back to the collapse of the Soviet Union. It's a complex, eye-opening look at how pipeline politics, covert alliances, and energy corridors are merging into a single geopolitical theater.

Groong Week in Review - June 29, 2025TopicsIran WarIran-Azerbaijan RelationsRussian-Azerbaijani TensionsRussian-Armenian RelationsPersecution of The Church ContinuesKaja Kallas in ArmeniaOIC DeclarationGuestDziunik AghajanianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 451 | Recorded: June 29, 2025Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

SEGMENTS00:00 Taste of the episode 01:52 Introduction to Greg Dingizian 04:22 How intentional was Greg's success? 06:07 Where the name “Agharta” came from 07:18 How Armenian roots influenced Greg 08:52 What Armenian and Swedish cultures can learn from each other 10:33 Suffering, grace and victimhood 12:40 Creating life experience from inside out 14:29 Gyurjieff and the mental prisons we cannot escape 14:52 Seeing through illusions 17:17 The illusion of “getting there” with money 18:28 Many ways spiritual understanding can evolve 23:41 Greg warns: too much focus on the external 26:58 How to set business goals 29:51 Finding qualified critics and idea meritocracy 31:31 Find what feels like play to you, but seems like work to others 34:05 Taking daring action and what prevents it 37:06 The role of mentors and how to find them 39:15 “Going to get it” vs “allowing it to come to you” 39:58 Mutual factors behind Esabelle and Greg's success 42:32 “Who am I”? 44:28 Techniques, thoughts, emotions 46:21 Emptying the mind 48:24 Intuition and not following conventions 49:51 Transcending the intellect and touching wisdom 50:47 The most demanded skill in 10 years52:14 Artificial intelligence 53:54 Bigger shifts to come 55:53 Hope for a global awakening 58:22 Word association game with Greg (from politics to meditation) 01:00:15 Reminder: just chop wood and carry water--My podcast guest is what some might call a "hippie billionaire," a man who attributes his success to quieting the mind, meditation, intuition and taking daring action inspired by stillness.While in Malmö, I had the chance to interview Greg Dingizian, a visionary Swedish-Armenian investor and one of our nation's most affluent sons.Greg is behind some of Sweden's most significant real estate deals, including Victoria Park, a company he helped build and later sold in a landmark acquisition valued at nearly €1 billion.The real reason I wanted to interview Greg is the source of his success - accessing the stillness within, as he attributes it, in very simple terms. For example, he shares how the idea for Victoria came "as a download" when he was swimming.Greg says mindfulness and meditation gave him his life back, which is why he donated 6 million SEK to Malmö University, to fund research on mindfulness. We covered a lot in an hour: → the illusions he had to give up to become what he has, → his techniques and core principles, → AI, → Armenia, Sweden and being an immigrant,→ mentorship, money and company culture,→ compassion, forgiveness and suffering, → finding critics, intuition and transcending the intellect, → meditation on "I am," → what Greg hopes for and anticipates: a global awakening and the collapse of dominant structures.Greg is also the founder of "Bridge to Armenia," now led by his sister, Ezabelle Dingizian, the former Deputy Speaker of the Swedish Parliament. I just loved co-creating this episode. It was honest. Joyful. Deep. I think you'll feel it too.Thank you for tuning in, prioritizing your self-realization and listening beyond the word.Razmik#podcast #mentalhealth #success #GregDingizian #consciousleadership #meditation #Armenia #Sweden #mindfulness #coaching #marketing #money #productivity #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #spiritualbusiness #business

Hanna Notte returns to the show for a conversation with Max and Maria about what the most recent round of hostilities between Israel and Iran, plus the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, mean for Russia's own Middle Eastern strategy.  This conversation was recorded on June 25, 2025. "Russia no longer needs Iran's help to sustain the war in Ukraine," by Hanna Notte (June 2025, Financial Times) "Why Isn't Russia Defending Iran?" by Hanna Notte (June 2025, The Atlantic)

In this sweeping episode, Ghost breaks down why geography is destiny, and how the old Silk Road trade routes are being revived to reshape global power. He explores Kazakhstan's sudden importance as Russia, China, and Iran link up railways and pipelines in a new Eurasian triangle that cuts out Western influence. From Chinese investment treaties and Saudi port expansions to Russia's quiet nuclear deals across Africa and Central Asia, Ghost unpacks how the multipolar world is materializing beneath the headlines. He dives into the Astana Process, the shadowy Astana city itselfJor, and the strategic chessboard of Central Asia that echoes ancient Mongol invasions and Ottoman history. You'll also hear why pipeline routes matter more than media narratives, how rare earth minerals in the Congo fuel everything from iPhones to missiles, and why seemingly disconnected conflicts in Ukraine, Armenia, and the DRC are all part of the same supply chain struggle. Complete with maps, historical context, and a big dose of skepticism about legacy media, this is a masterclass in understanding the economic and geographic forces behind today's headlines.

Groong 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 Pashinyan visited Istanbul for a quiet meeting with Erdogan—coinciding with an anti-Armenian declaration by the OIC—his government cracked down at home, drawing criticism for politicizing national security and purging dissent.TopicsIsrael and IranCrackdown on the OppositionPashinyan in IstanbulThe Kitchen SinkGuestSergei MelkonianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 449 | Recorded: June 25, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/449VIDEO: https://youtu.be/KqlQ13gkIIc #IranIsraelWar #ZangezurCorridor #SamvelKarapetyan #ChurchCrackdown #SrbazanMovementSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

The unfolding events of the Israel-Iran conflict and what the future could hold for Tehran's regime. Plus, the big bucks promised at the NATO summit, Georgia crackdowns on dissent, and the Armenian Prime Minister's controversial plan to put religious rumours to bed.

Max moderated a live panel discussion with Maria, and two leading experts on the Russian economy, Elina Ribakova and Vladislav Inozemtsev. The conversation focused on the findings of the recent report from the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover."

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Turkey late last week for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first formal meeting of its kind and a move Yerevan described as a "historic" step. Despite previous efforts - and a slew of concessions by Pashinyan to both Azerbaijan and Turkey over the past years - there has been little tangible progress in normalizing relations. Dr. Laurence Broers, an associate fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House and an expert on the South Caucasus region, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this normalization effort.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Armenia's Pashinyan, Turkey's Erdogan to hold 'historic' talks amid Iran-Israel warArmenian PM Pashinyan meets Erdogan in Turkey on 'historic' visitArmenian prime minister discusses reconciliation with Erdogan in landmark Turkey visitPM touts defense spending at NATO summitLibya, Turkey sign MoU on offshore areas, Athens reiterates rejection

Stupid News 6-26-2025 6am …Police issue a BOLO for Scooby Doo …Spicy Panty Nachos …Armenia's Prime Minister to “Whip it Out”

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 26th June 2025.Today: S Korea Yoon warrant. Thailand cannabis recriminalisation. Armenia archbishop arrested. Vietnam Pakistan US deal. Greece wildfire arrest. France no-confidence. Netherlands Trump Spain tariffs. Kenya rally injuries. S Africa Lungu burial. Brazil Nigeria deal. Colombia landslide. Mexico shooting. China Shanghai Legoland.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

This will be the first CG episode to get the complete audio upgrade and revision to achieve the cleanest sound ever for the podcast series I have completed the CG catalog for 2025 (Episodes 058-067) and will replace those this weekend. Let me know what you think. With Western conflict now inevitable in Yemen and Iran, I discuss the vagaries and verities of mountain warfare. The recent American involvement in direct military intervention in Iran hanged the temper and nature of the war inevitably. I assess how the RMAs rapidly displacing centuries-old conflict norms are going to look for the remainder of the century. Buppert's Law of Military Topography: “Mountainous terrain held by riflemen who know what they are about cannot be militarily defeated.” With an area of 1,648,195 square km (636,372 sq mi), Iran ranks seventeenth in size among the countries of the world. Iran shares its northern borders with several post-Soviet states: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan. References: Points of Resistance and Departure: An interview with James C. Scott Lester Grau and Charles J. Bartles Mountain Warfare and Other Lofty Problems: Foreign mountain combat veterans discuss movement and maneuver, training and resupply (Helion Studies in Military History) Lester Grau The Bear Went Over The Mountain: Soviet Combat Tactics In Afghanistan [Illustrated Edition] Lester Grau The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War Mark Thompson The White War: Life and Death on the Italian Front 1915-1919 James C. Scott The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia Sun Tzu The Art of War Carl von Clausewitz On War Miyamoto Musashi A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy H. John Poole The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO's Contribution to Warfare Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare Qiao Liang & Wang Xiangsui Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America Email at cgpodcast@pm.me.

Conversations on Groong - June 23, 2025TopicsIsrael's war on Iran and U.S. involvementRisks of Iranian regime change or partitionStrategic dangers to ArmeniaGuestArman GrigoryanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 448 | Recorded: June 21, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/448VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jKvIM3J57rw#IranIsraelWar #IsraelIranConflict #Iran #Israel #IsraelConflict #Armenia #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #MiddleEastCrisisSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In this special episode—presented for the first time in Italian with (ala, literal and not always accurate) English subtitles—Dr Angela Puca is joined by Emanuele Viotti, founder of Ad Maiora Vertite, for a discussion on the religion of ancient Rome.Emanuele Viotti is a respected educator and independent scholar in the field of Roman traditional religion. Since founding Ad Maiora Vertite in 2012, he has authored and curated numerous publications—often in collaboration with academics—on Roman religiosity. Viotti lectures on Roman religion at the Centro Nazionale di Studi Classici GrecoLatinoVivo, where his courses are recognised by Italy's Ministry of Education. He has presented at academic conferences, contributes to the rediscovery of Italian heritage through historically themed guided tours, and was awarded the Rimini–Europa in the World international culture prize in 2023 for his work on Roman tradition and historical outreach.Topics explored include:– The distinction between orthopraxy and orthodoxy in Roman religiosity– The numinous and the function of sacra privata vs. sacra publica– Ritual precision, priesthoods, and everyday cultic practice– The transmission of religious knowledge in domestic and civic spaces– Local religious variation across the Roman world– Misconceptions surrounding figures like Diana and “Lucifer”– The challenges and potentials of reconstructing Roman religion todayThis episode also critically examines how Roman religion functioned as a pragmatic, ritual-based system without imposed theological dogma, contrasting sharply with post-Nicene Christianity. Emanuele Viotti offers rare insights into original Latin sources, epigraphic evidence, and the ritual economy of the Roman world, while discussing how Roman traditionalism is interpreted and lived in contemporary contexts.CONNECT & SUPPORT

Max and Maria get another update from military expert Mike Kofman on the state of the frontlines in Ukraine.  This conversation was recorded on June 11, 2025. "The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover" by Maria Snegovaya, Nicholas Fenton, Tina Dolbaia, and Max Bergmann (June 2025, CSIS.org) "Russia's Battlefield Woes in Ukraine" by Seth Jones and Riely McCabe (June 2025, CSIS.org) "Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023" by Michael Kofman (October 2024, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 20: Israel-Iran conflict starting to have ripple effects in Armenia; Russian-Armenian billionaire is in pretrial detention on charges of inciting the seizure of power; PM Nikol Pashinyan is in Turkey at Erdogan's invitation and more.

World Bank senior economist Julie Rosenberg discusses Armenia's path to green growth, focusing on reducing natural gas dependency, expanding solar energy, addressing water management challenges, and implementing key policy and financing reforms outlined in the Country Climate and Development Report.