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Russia, the US, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgian, and the New Global OrderConversations on Groong - February 16, 2025TopicsA New Détente?The Trump-Putin CallRussia's Strategic ChoicesRusso-Armenian RelationsRusso-Azerbaijani RelationsGeorgia's PragmatismGuestFyodor Lukyanov (Фёдор Алекса́ндрович Лукья́нов)HostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 414 | Recorded: Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025Video: https://youtu.be/55f4iBCIAGYSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Il confine tra Armenia e Azerbaigian è chiuso dal 1991. Le forze militari dei due paesi sono impegnate in un conflitto di confine dal 12 maggio 2021, quando i soldati azeri hanno attraversato diversi chilometri nelle province armene di Syunik e Gegharkunik, occupando circa 215 chilometri quadrati. Dai villaggi di frontiera sulla linea di confine, dove in un fragile equilibrio la vita quotidiana si intreccia con la geopolitica, fino ai centri più popolosi e vivaci dell'Armenia, grazie alle testimonianze di rifugiati, volontari e attivisti, il reportage riavvolge il filo delle guerre del Nagorno-Karabakh, dalle origini sovietiche alla tragica caduta della Repubblica dell'Artsakh tra il 19 e il 20 settembre 2023. Lungo i mille chilometri di confine tra l'Armenia e l'Azerbaigian, dove le cicatrici della guerra e le conseguenze della demarcazione sono evidenti, si raccontano storie dimenticate tra le strade accidentate della provincia di Syunik, nel sud del Paese, fino alla provincia di Tavush nel nord. Nel contesto di un conflitto che sembra non avere fine, un viaggio in un territorio diviso tra comunità resistenti, montagne suggestive e un passato che continua a influenzare il presente, aprendo uno spiraglio su una delle zone più complesse del Caucaso.

Russia, Iran, Armenia, and Geopolitical Dynamics in EurasiaConversations on Groong - August 31, 2024Topics:Russian-Iranian RelationsRussian-Armenian RelationsUkraine's Kursk GambitPavel Durov Arrested in FranceObservations from Armenia and RussiaGuest:Dr. Pietro ShakarianHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 357 | Recorded: August 28, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 23: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses Armenia of “sabotaging” the unblocking of regional communications through Armenia's Syunik region; on the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day, President Zelenskyy posthumously awards Armenian film director Sergei Parajanov with the “National Legend of Ukraine” honor; a new legislation says taxi drivers have to issue receipts; there are 58 confirmed cases of the West Nile fever in Armenia.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 23: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses Armenia of “sabotaging” the unblocking of regional communications through Armenia's Syunik region; on the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day, President Zelenskyy posthumously awards Armenian film director Sergei Parajanov with the “National Legend of Ukraine” honor; a new legislation says taxi drivers have to issue receipts; there are 58 confirmed cases of the West Nile fever in Armenia. The post Ep. 298: The Week in Review (23.08.24) appeared first on EVN Report.

Armenian Foreign Policy and The Srbazan MovementConversations on Groong - August 12, 2024Topics:  - Background on Amb. Melikian  - From Revolution to War  - Goris-Kapan Handover  - Armenia's "Pivot" To The West  - Srbazan Movement  - Pan-Armenian Diplomatic CouncilGuest:Amb. Vahagn MelikianHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 352 | Recorded: August 2, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Developments in Armenia's Domestic PoliticsConversations on Groong - July 19, 2024Topics:Prospect of a Trump Presidency on the CaucasusUpdate on political prisonersPACE reportReferendum on joining EUBagrat Srbazan Tavush movement Guest:Hayk Mamijanyan - FB/@hmamijHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 346 | Recorded: July 18, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 8: Armenia asked Russia to withdraw its border guards from Yerevan's Zvartnots International airport; Armenia repatriates the Azerbaijani serviceman, who crossed the border in Syunik last week as a show of goodwill; the unfinished uppers section of the Cascade complex has been returned to the Yerevan Municipality by the Cafesjian Museum Foundation.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March 8: Armenia asked Russia to withdraw its border guards from Yerevan's Zvartnots International airport; Armenia repatriates the Azerbaijani serviceman, who crossed the border in Syunik last week as a show of goodwill; the unfinished uppers section of the Cascade complex has been returned to the Yerevan Municipality by the Cafesjian Museum Foundation. The post Ep. 275: The Week in Review (08.03.24) appeared first on EVN Report.

Tras tomar el control total de Nagorno Karabaj en septiembre, ¿irá Azerbaiyán más lejos? En la provincia de Syunik, en el sur de Armenia, los residentes están cada vez más preocupados por la amenaza de Bakú. El presidente de Azerbaiyán, Ilham Aliyev, afirma que Syunik y gran parte del territorio armenio son históricamente azerbaiyanos. Desde 2020, Azerbaiyán también ha tomado 150 kilómetros cuadrados de tierra armenia cerca de la frontera, según funcionarios armenios.

ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 22, 2023Topics:Artsakh Ethnic Cleansing AftermathIsraeli-Palestinian ConflictGuest:Yeghia Tashjian - TW/@yeghigHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 288 | Recorded: October 22, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

After taking full control of Nagorno-Karabakh in September, will Azerbaijan go further? In the southern Armenian province of Syunik, residents are increasingly worried about the threat from Baku. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev claims Syunik and much of Armenian territory is historically Azerbaijani, referring to it as "Western Azerbaijan". Since 2020, Azerbaijan has also taken 150 square kilometres of Armenian land near the border, according to Armenian officials. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris Trent, Julie Dungelhoeff and Mohammed Farhat report.

UN team in Armenia, led by the acting Resident Coordinator Nanna Skau, is working with the Government of Armenia to support the rapidly rising influx of refugees across the border. According to the latest official figures from the government there are about 93,000 men, women and children who have crossed into Armenia. The UN Refugee Agency noted that refugees are mainly arriving in the Syunik region of Southern Armenia. UNHCR pointed out that an inter-agency response plan is being finalized, to be followed by a joint financial appeal.UNHCR teams have been on the ground, at the border since day one when the first groups of refugees arrived exhausted, frightened and apprehensive about the future. UNHCR is working with the Government on technical equipment, including laptops, tablets and other items to facilitate the registration of people.WFP is also very much present on the ground with food and hot meals and the UN Children's Fund has established a safe space in the southeastern town of Goris, serving nearly 300 children every day along with their parents, backed by a humanitarian hub. UNICEF also provided health authorities with essential medicine and supplies for children.The UN Population Fund is supporting thousands of women in transit centres in the southeastern regions of Syunik and Vayots Dzor with 8,000 dignity kits, including drinking water, sanitary pads, soap, and more. Supporting health authorities, our UN team has now distributed 150,000 health kits to support the current number of refugees along with their host communities.Sorry, and I was mentioning the World Food Programme, they've placed two mobile warehouses in Goris for non-food items storage and a mobile kitchen serving up to 3,000 people every day. WFP has also delivered 4,000 food parcels to support 16,000 people in need in the Syunik area. Along with WHO, UNICEF and the UN Development Programme, they are preparing to launch a psychosocial support scheme to cover the needs of over 12,000 refugees. And of course, we are on standby and in constant contact with the Government to see how we can increase and scale up what we are already doing on the ground.#inspiringstories #inspirationalstory #faith #loveandtrust #podcast #newmedia #audiobookshttps://depictions.media/

durée : 00:03:59 - Le Reportage de la Rédaction - Après la capitulation de la République autoproclamée du Haut-Karabakh et l'exode de sa population, les Arméniens craignent que leur territoire même soit menacé à son tour. En particulier la région de Syunik, dans le sud du pays, convoitée par Bakou.

durée : 00:04:27 - Le zoom de la rédaction - L'Azerbaidjan pourrait-il mener une autre offensive contre l'Arménie ? Après la capitulation de la République autoproclamée d'Artsakh et l'exode de sa population, Erevan craint pour la région de Syunik, dans le sud du pays. La capitulation du Karabakh sonne comme un avertissement.

durée : 00:03:59 - Le Reportage de la Rédaction - Après la capitulation de la République autoproclamée du Haut-Karabakh et l'exode de sa population, les Arméniens craignent que leur territoire même soit menacé à son tour. En particulier la région de Syunik, dans le sud du pays, convoitée par Bakou.

A Conversation with Edgar GhazaryanOn political developments in ArtsakhԶրույց Էդգար Ղազարյանի հետԱրցախում քաղաքական զարգացումների մասին-- Why should Ruben Vardanyan stay? Ինչու՞ պետք է Ռուբեն Վարդանյանը մնա:Guests / Հյուրը:Edgar Ghazaryan, former governor of Vayots Dzor, chief of staff at the Armenian Constitutional Court, and ambassador to Poland.Էդգար Ղազարյան, Վայոց ձորի նախկին մարզպետ, նախկինում Լեհաստանի Հանրապետությունում ՀՀ արտակարգ և լիազոր դեսպան, ևսահմանադրական դատարանի նախկին աշխատակազմի ղեկավար.Hosts:  - Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevanEpisode 207 | Recorded: January 17, 2023Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/207Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 11, 2022Topics:Lachin Corridor BlockadeContinuing Armenian-Azerbaijani NegotiationsTurkish-Azerbaijani Military ExercisesTravel Impressions from the regionGuest:Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_PoghosHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 182 | Recorded: December 13, 2022Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Armenian News Network - Groong Week in Review - Nov 13, 2022Topics:- November 10 "Ceasefire": We'll talk with our guests in Yerevan and Stepanakert about their perceptions of where we are in terms of ceasing fire, two years later.- The Peace is Dead, Long Live the Peace: We'll talk about increased war rhetoric from Azerbaijan, threatening Armenia, Russia, Iran, and anyone else who comes to Armenia's aid. With the pressure increasing and Aliyev's two-month deadline approaching, we'll investigate the possibility of renewed war.Guest:- Arthur Khachikyan- Gev IskajyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 177 | Recorded: November 14, 2022Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In the latest edition of Insights With Eric Hacopian, Eric discusses Iran's decision to open a consulate in Kapan in Armenia's southern Syunik region.. Eric also talks about the latest internet freedom ratings for Armenia and the Armenian leadership's lack of long-term vision.

Conversations on GroongGuest: Benyamin Poghosyan, is the Chairman of the Yerevan based think tank Center for Political and Economic Strategic Studies,Topics:Goals and Tactics of Azerbaijan's NegotiationsHow did “Corridors” Become a Thing?Russia's Contributions to the processOptions and Scenarios Going ForwardsHosts:Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqHovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanEpisode 168 | Recorded: Friday, October 14, 2022

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 12: Residents of the Armenian village of Aghavno, located on the Lachin Corridor have been told to leave their homes by August 25 when the village will be handed over to Azerbaijan; following another Azerbaijani attack in Artsakh, Armenia's prime minister announces the necessity to clarify the actions of the Russian peacekeeping mission; Iran is set to open a consulate in Armenia's southern town of Kapan in Syunik region and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 12: Residents of the Armenian village of Aghavno, located on the Lachin Corridor have been told to leave their homes by August 25 when the village will be handed over to Azerbaijan; following another Azerbaijani attack in Artsakh, Armenia's prime minister announces the necessity to clarify the actions of the Russian peacekeeping mission; Iran is set to open a consulate in Armenia's southern town of Kapan in Syunik region and more. The post Ep. 198: The Week in Review (12.08.22) appeared first on EVN Report.

Conversations on GroongTalking with Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte  - August 11, 2022Growing up Armenian in AzerbaijanExperiencing Armenia as an Armenian from AzerbaijanAdvocating for Armenian Families and ChildrenThoughts on the condition of Artsakh, and ArmeniaThe projects in progress at Astvatsaturian.org, Anna's 501c3 charity organization.Guest:Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte is an Armenian-American author, city counselor, human rights advocate, and also a refugee from her original city of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which her family fled, as violence mounted against Armenians.Hosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 153 | Recorded on Sunday, August 10, 2022

Kristina Melnikova glaubt nicht unbedingt an Fernsehbilder. Es entspricht ihrer Natur, sich selbst ein Bild vor Ort zu machen, wenn sie sich für ein Thema interessiert. Wir haben mit Kristina am 7. August 2022 gesprochen. Zur Person: Kristina Melnikova ist Journalistin und Kriegsberichterstatterin. Sie berichtet seit 2014 über den Krieg im Donbass und schreibt für russische und ausländische Medien sowie für Videoreportagen im Fernsehen. Sie hat in Kasachstan, Weißrussland und Syrien gearbeitet und über den 44-tägigen Krieg in Berg-Karabach berichtet, wo sie auf dem Höhepunkt der Feindseligkeiten zwei Wochen in der Konfliktzone verbrachte. Veröffentlichte Beiträge zur Nachkriegsregelung, u. a. zu den Problemen an der Grenze zwischen Armenien und Aserbaidschan in Syunik, Armenien. Kristina hat in Donezk gearbeitet, wo sie seit Beginn der russischen militärischen Sonderoperation dreieinhalb Monate lang ununterbrochen tätig war, und über die Entwicklungen in Wolnowacha und Mariupol berichtet, wo sie während der aktiven Feindseligkeiten im März und April sowie im Mai, als der Wiederaufbau der Stadt begann, regelmäßig zu Besuch war. Sie arbeitete bei der Beschießung von Donezk, Jasinwata und anderen Städten der Republik sowie in Saporischschja zusammen mit einer Einheit von Reservisten aus dem Donbass. Inhalt: 01:00 Warum Kriegsberichterstatterin? 03:00 Fernsehbilder reichen nicht 10:00 Donbas und Bergkarabach 18:00 Kann es objektiven Journalismus im Krieg geben? 19:00 Gibt es im Krieg Helden? 25:30 Marianna aus der Geburtsklinik: Interview ohne Drohungen 30:30 Wie hat sich die Ost-Ukraine seit 24. Februar 2022 verändert? 33:00 Raketeneinschläge am 14. März 43:00 Wie stehen die Menschen in Donezk zur russischen Intervention? 51:00 Ukrainische und russische Behördenarbeit 55:00 Emotionen bei Zivilisten und Kindern 01:03:00 Fotostrecke (Bilder sind nicht für Kinder und sensible Gemüter geeignet) Интервью с девушкой из мариупольского роддома: правда о военных, взрыве, журналистe Associated Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEJ9xG6-Va0 Im Gespräch mit Marianna Vishemirskaya: Was war los in der Entbindungsklinik? Folge direkt herunterladen

Syunik, the Southernmost province of Armenia is admired by many for its beautiful Armenian landscape and historical significance. The mountainous terrain provides a beautiful canvas for hikers and nature lovers. Bordered by Azerbaijan and Iran, the Syunik region also plays an important geopolitical role. Although a bit of a drive from Yerevan, the Syunik region receives many visitors who are excited to admire historical landmarks such as Kndsoresk and The longest tramway in the world at the Datev Monastery. Join us as we take a trip to the Southernmost region of Armenia.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - March 27, 2022Topics:  -  Azerbaijan Incursions into Askeran Region  - Artsakh Still Without Natural Gas  - Pax AzerianaGuest:  - Varuzhan Geghamyan TW/@GVaruzhanHost:  - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan  - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 129 | Recorded: Monday, March 28, 2022

Legal & Human Rights Developments in ArmeniaA Conversation with Ruben MelikyanRuben Melikyan was formerly Artsakh's Human Rights Ombudsman, and prior to that he was rector of the Justice Academy of Armenia. In 2019, Melikyan co-founded and currently leads the “Path of Law” NGO. Իրավական ուղի in Armenian.TopicsDecisions of the International Court of JusticeTurkish-Armenian “Normalization”More Constitutional ChangesCivil Contract Appoints new HR Ombudsman for ArmeniaContinuing Harassment of Opposition LeadersLegislating Away Civil LibertiesHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 117 | Recorded on Thursday, February 3, 2022

Turkish-Armenian Normalization NegotiationsA Conversation with Harut SassounianHarut Sassounian has been the publisher of The California Courier newspaper since 1983. He is also the President of the Armenia Artsakh Fund, a non-profit organization which has delivered to Armenia and Artsakh $947 million of humanitarian assistance since 1989. He is currently engaged in forming the Diaspora Armenian Parliament through local elections.TopicsHistory of Turkish-Armenian Attempts are NegotiationsWho are The Players?Why Now? What's on the Agenda?What are the Pitfalls and Opportunities?Diaspora vis-à-vis the Armenian RepublicHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 111 | Recorded on Friday, January 7, 2022

ANN/Groong Week in Review - November 28, 2021Topics:Pashinyan Live on FacebookTrilateral in Sochi, Bilateral in BrusselsTurkish-Armenian “Normalization”Russian-Turkish “Co-opetition” in EurasiaGuests:Hrant Mikaelian TW/@hrant_mYeghia Tashjian TW/@yeghigHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 104 | Recorded: Sunday, November 28, 2021

State of the Armenian EconomyA Conversation with Vardan Aramyan - November 21, 2021The war initiated by Azerbaijan in the fall of 2020, amid the pandemic, further complicated an already complex economic situation in Armenia. And as the world economy recovers from Covid-19 related shocks, we wanted to understand Armenia's own post-war and post-covid-19 economic situation.It is not an easy task to separate the wheat from the chaff of economic analysis given the highly polarized post-war Armenia, where many things in life are viewed through the lens of political affiliation, but we'll attempt to do just that with our guest.GuestTo talk about the state of the Armenian economy we have a special guest today:Mr. Vardan Aramyan is the former Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia from 2016-2018. He is currently Senior Vice President for Finance and Economy at Vallex Group in Yerevan. Topics: - 2022 Budget and Economic Growth - Growth Sectors - Inflation - Corridor Economics - ArtsakhSee the extensive show notes on our website.Hosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 102 | Recorded on Saturday, November 19, 2021

An inspiring guest who repatriated to Armenia and started her business in the homelands. Her patriotism made her engage in the future of the country and was one of the creators behind the Verelk programme. A business programme for young entrepeneurs in Artsakh and Syunik. Intro music by Rage Against the Machine, the song is called Guerilla Radio. Meet the Revolution is edited via Podcastle.ai! It's an Armenian online audio content creation platform that makes podcasting easier. You can also support the show in the process by signing up through our affiliate link: https://podcastle.ai/?ref=sepouhabrahamian

ANN/Groong Week in Review - October 24, 2021Topics:Yerevan's “Positive Messages”Opposition Going Back to Street Rallies?Ruling Party Setbacks in Local ElectionsVano Siradeghyan DiesGuests:Tevan Poghosyan TW/@TevanPoghosyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriqEpisode 92 | Recorded: October 25, 2021

Armenia's Diplomacy and Regional CorridorsThe 44-day War in Artsakh ended with Armenia signing a document of capitulation in November of 2020. The three signatories, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, agreed to implement a number of points to maintain the ceasefire, and work towards a longer lasting peace deal in the region.In the past month, there's been a flurry of diplomatic activity around Armenia, with the foreign ministers from Georgia, Iran, India, all visiting and meeting with Armenia's top officials, and of course Armenia's officials have visited other countries, like the US, Russia, and have met with their top diplomats as well as the EU, France and Azerbaijan.How is Armenia's diplomacy navigating the “Corridor Politics” and what are the prospects for a peaceful neighborhood?To discuss the region's prospects for peace, we have with us:Varuzhan Geghamyan, who is an assistant professor at Yerevan State University and teaches on Turkey's modern history and the history of Azerbaijan.Hosts:- Asbed Bedrossian- Hovik ManucharyanEpisode 93 | Recorded: October 18, 2021

Ten months after the defeat of Armenian forces against Azerbaijan in the war for control of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia is seeing its border regions come under threat from Baku. According to Yerevan, hundreds of Azerbaijani soldiers have entered Armenian territory since mid-May 2021, particularly in the Syunik and Gegharkunik border provinces. The situation is sparking concern and even panic in Armenia, particularly in villages close to the frontier, where incidents are frequent. Our team on the ground reports.

L'Azerbaïdjan, fort de sa victoire écrasante dans le Haut-Karabakh à l'automne dernier face aux forces arméniennes, pousse son avantage et redessine, unilatéralement, certains pans de sa nouvelle frontière avec l'Arménie. Selon Erevan, des centaines de soldats azerbaïdjanais sont même entrés en territoire arménien ces derniers mois, dans les régions du Syunik et du Gegharkunik. Une situation qui sème la panique en Arménie, notamment dans les villages frontaliers où les incidents sont légion.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - August 29, 2021Topics:Road to Syunik Blocked and Unblocked5-Year Plan ApprovedParliamentary DynamicsGuests:Beniamin Poghosyan / TW: @BpoghosyanHosts:Asbed Bedrossian / TW: @qubriqEpisode 87 | Recorded: August 29, 2021

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 27: Azerbaijani troops block two sections of Armenia's state highway in the Syunik region; during discussions of the Government's 2021-2026 Programme, a number of brawls erupted in parliament; military training exercises for Armenia's reserve forces kicked off this week and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 27: Azerbaijani troops block two sections of Armenia's state highway in the Syunik region; during discussions of the Government's 2021-2026 Programme, a number of brawls erupted in parliament; military training exercises for Armenia's reserve forces kicked off this week and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of August 27: Azerbaijani troops block two sections of Armenia's state highway in the Syunik region; during discussions of the Government's 2021-2026 Programme, a number of brawls erupted in parliament; military training exercises for Armenia's reserve forces kicked off this week and more. The post Ep. 152: The Week in Review (27.08.21) appeared first on EVN Report.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - July 11, 2021Topics:  - Putin / Pashinyan meeting  - Constitutional Court Challenge  - Forging Steel out of Velvet  - Groong Podcast's Year-in-ReviewGuests: Asbed KotchikianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianWebsite: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210711.htmlEpisode 78 | Recorded: July 11, 2021

Eight months after the war for the control of the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region ended in defeat for Armenia against Azerbaijan, the Armenian government says the country's very borders are under threat from Baku. According to Yerevan, since mid-May, around a thousand Azerbaijani soldiers have taken up positions within Armenian territory, in the eastern Gegharkunik and southern Syunik regions. These incursions, from one to three kilometres over the border, are creating panic in Armenian villages. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago, Abdallah Malkawi and Achren Verdian report.

Syunik is the southernmost province of Armenia, an indispensable piece of historical homeland that serves as a lifeline for Armenia's survival. Syunik's stunning landscapes and holy mountains go hand in hand with its rich history of royal dynasties, heroic battles and ancient landmarks. We invited our resident historian and good friend Christopher John Khachadour, who returns to the show to take us through the region's story over the millennia. With the impending danger that Azerbaijan poses on Syunik since Artsakh's occupation this past year, it's time to learn about the story of Syunik.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 30, 2021Topics:Continued Tensions on the Eastern BorderLatest IRI and MPG Polls on the Armenian ElectionsElection PoliticsGuests:Hrant MikaelianGeorge TabakyanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 65 | Recorded: May 30, 2021

  Ambassador Nico Schermers of the Netherlands presented his credentials to Armenia’s president four days before the outbreak of the 2020 Artsakh War. He speaks to EVN Report about the importance of being on the ground at a time of war, his recent trip to Syunik with a group of ambassadors from EU countries and his embassy’s mission in Armenia.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 23, 2021Topics:Border update, and Leaked documents Azerbaijan membership in the CSTO?New MPG Poll and ElectionsGuest:Emil SanamyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian @qubriqWeb page: https://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20210523.htmlRecorded: May 24, 2021

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 21, 2021: Azerbaijani forces continue to remain in Armenia’s Syunik and Gegharkunik regions; EU Parliament passes a resolution demanding the immediate and unconditional release of all Armenian POWs and civilian captives in Azerbaijan; Armenia submits an Inter-State Application against Turkey with the ECHR and more.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - May 16, 2021Topics:Azerbaijan’s Incursion into SyunikLavrov’s Visit to Yerevan and BakuElectoral PoliticsGuests:Tatul HakobyanEmil SanamyanArtyom TonoyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan @HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian @qubriqEpisode 60 | Recorded: May 2, 2021

In the latest edition of Insights with Eric Hacopian, hear a run down of the developing situation in Armenia's southern region of Syunik. Eric gives his take on what led to the current crisis, and what needs to be done to prevent similar incidents.

ANN/Groong Week in Review - April 25, 2021Topics:- Nikol Pashinyan’s Roadmap & Snap Parliamentary Polls- The Visit to Syunik- Biden Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Now What?- Update from Stepanakert- Are we Going to Mars?Guests:- Tevan Poghosyan- Emil SanamyanHosts:- Asbed Bedrossian- Hovik ManucharyanEpisode 59 | Recorded: April 25, 2021

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 23: PM Nikol Pashinyan travels to Armenia’s Syunik region and is met by angry protesters; the issue of Armenian POWs discussed at the plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe; Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs resigns five months after he was appointed and more.