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Приєднався 3 тра 2020
Armenian podcast in English, providing objective coverage on #armenia, #artsakh (#nagornokarabakh) and the #armenian diaspora.
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Benyamin Poghosyan - MPG Poll, Russia-Azerbaijan, Armenia Balancing, Corridors | Ep 410, Feb 2, 2025
Groong Week in Review - February 2, 2025
Topics
* MPG Poll: Pashinyan’s Rating Tanks
* Russia Azerbaijan Relations Deteriorating
* Armenia’s Strategic Geopolitical Balancing
* Azerbaijan and the “Zangezur Corridor”
Guest
* Benyamin Poghosyan
Hosts
* Hovik Manucharyan
* Asbed Bedrossian
00:00:00 Intro to show with Benyamin Poghosyan
00:01:06 How is life in the US under Trump 2.0?
00:02:03 The shutdown/reorg of USAID - How is it affecting Armenia?
00:07:24 MPG Poll shows lowest levels of Pashinyan/Civil Contract popularity
00:07:49 Q: Is the country going in the right direction?
00:08:35 Q: Who would you vote for if there were Parliamentary elections THIS Sunday?
00:08:54 Q: What are the most important questions facing Armenian today?
00:09:33 Q: on the issues of referendum to "Join the EU"
00:10:41 Will Pashinyan's low ratings affect their policies leading to the 2026 elections?
00:18:45 How polarizing is the EU referendum issue?
00:20:01 What do Armenians imagine membership in the EU is all about?
00:26:11 Azerbaijan Russia Relations, Aliyev's escalating rhetoric against Moscow
00:35:14 Are Russian-Azerbaijani relations "on the rocks"?
00:36:41 Russian & Azerbaijani reactions to Armenia's geopolitical moves
00:37:55 Is Armenia using the EUMA presence as a bargaining chip?
00:44:25 Could Armenia adopt a less anti-Russian and Iranian posture?
00:51:15 Does Armenia have a chance to increase its influence in the North-South direction?
00:53:59 Why doesn't Armenia demand reciprocal transit rights from Azerbaijan?
01:00:08 Personal thoughts from the participants
01:00:19 Artsakh refugee Gharib Babayan jailed for exposing Azeris celebrating the destruction of Artsakh in Yerevan
01:02:54 Changes in the US will accelerate changes in a post-unipolar world.
01:04:32 About Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan
Episode 410 | Recorded: February 3, 2025
podcasts.groong.org/410
Topics
* MPG Poll: Pashinyan’s Rating Tanks
* Russia Azerbaijan Relations Deteriorating
* Armenia’s Strategic Geopolitical Balancing
* Azerbaijan and the “Zangezur Corridor”
Guest
* Benyamin Poghosyan
Hosts
* Hovik Manucharyan
* Asbed Bedrossian
00:00:00 Intro to show with Benyamin Poghosyan
00:01:06 How is life in the US under Trump 2.0?
00:02:03 The shutdown/reorg of USAID - How is it affecting Armenia?
00:07:24 MPG Poll shows lowest levels of Pashinyan/Civil Contract popularity
00:07:49 Q: Is the country going in the right direction?
00:08:35 Q: Who would you vote for if there were Parliamentary elections THIS Sunday?
00:08:54 Q: What are the most important questions facing Armenian today?
00:09:33 Q: on the issues of referendum to "Join the EU"
00:10:41 Will Pashinyan's low ratings affect their policies leading to the 2026 elections?
00:18:45 How polarizing is the EU referendum issue?
00:20:01 What do Armenians imagine membership in the EU is all about?
00:26:11 Azerbaijan Russia Relations, Aliyev's escalating rhetoric against Moscow
00:35:14 Are Russian-Azerbaijani relations "on the rocks"?
00:36:41 Russian & Azerbaijani reactions to Armenia's geopolitical moves
00:37:55 Is Armenia using the EUMA presence as a bargaining chip?
00:44:25 Could Armenia adopt a less anti-Russian and Iranian posture?
00:51:15 Does Armenia have a chance to increase its influence in the North-South direction?
00:53:59 Why doesn't Armenia demand reciprocal transit rights from Azerbaijan?
01:00:08 Personal thoughts from the participants
01:00:19 Artsakh refugee Gharib Babayan jailed for exposing Azeris celebrating the destruction of Artsakh in Yerevan
01:02:54 Changes in the US will accelerate changes in a post-unipolar world.
01:04:32 About Dr. Benyamin Poghosyan
Episode 410 | Recorded: February 3, 2025
podcasts.groong.org/410
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Harut Sassounian - Kirk Kerkorian’s Benevolent Engagement with Armenia | Ep 409, February 2, 2025
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Very interesting we are learning a lot from these interviews. Keep on please
Iran is doing a big mistake to relay on Azari as a transit path for gas transfer for various reasons among them its military and commercial ties to Israel.
His family background of western Armenia was Karpert, turks write it as Harpoot.
مسخره نکن ،، چرا مسخره می کنی
Kirk Kerkorian was a humble legend God bless his soul
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Yeah, sure USAID has been doing some good things. The WITCH Samantha Power made Jingalov Hats In Armenia after the Artsakh ethnic cleansing.
I understand the concern of Armenians. This small country surrounded on both east and west by two countries who are culturally very close and they (Azerbaijan, Turkey) wish to do with Armenia what Israelis are doing to Gazans, total geno, like the one Turkey did over one hundred years ago by killing some 1.5 million Armenians and pushing many hundreds of thousands to flee their ancestral home. Armenians want both security and better economy. In their view joining EU will improve their lot. Nagorno Karabakh internationally was recognized as part of Azerbaijan. Russian treaty with Armenia said if Armenia was attacked by any outside force Russia will come to the aide of Armenia. Russia's hand was tied on the subject of Nagorno Karabakh. Russia and Iran for their own interest must back Armenia. Iran and Russia should not, must not allow a physical land bridge between Turkey, and Azerbaijan. Iran's border with Armenia must be respected. Turkey must not be allowed to set up a base in central Asia. It is in the interest of China, Russia, and Iran to keep Turkey out of central Asia. Those Turkey Trained Terr or ists in Syria, the final destination is to central Asia, and in bases in Azerbaijan to destabilize Muslim Russian Republics, and further east create headaches for China. Azeris want the Iranian Azerbaijan. The Israelis, Turkey are very active in Azerbaijan. In my view Azerbaijan should be isolated by it's neighbors. The north South corridor would be better to go through Turkmenistan or Armenia, Georgia, and to Russia. The Iranians, and specially the Russians should do more commerce, and flow of Armenians into their countries for work. Recently, I read Russia is going to sign an agreement with India for Indian workers to work in Russia. Armenians have many things culturally in common with Russia. Armenia would be a much better choice than Indians. Final Word, keep Turkey out of Asia. Turks are bad news for both the Iranians, the Russians, and the Chinese. Question, why Russia does not have Radar and anti aircraft missile on Armenian and Turkish border like the soviet times. Armenia's borders with Turkey must be protected, and Armenia be armed as deterrence against the Turks.
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Thanks for your show!
Like always, nice job. I wish I had the answer.
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God bless the unique great Armenian American a true human and Armenian. Best regards to Mr. Sassounian for all you have done for Armenia through the great Armenian Mr. KERKORIAN.
kr..kr..kr..krkrk krk krk bla bla bla...:((
talking rubbish? doing NOTHING to make connections with Trump; you are the reason why Armenia is in pain ; first comes YOUR BUSINESSES. democrat scums, never capable of real politics. Rad egek, sogunner.
Set up crowd funding.
Charles Aznavour helped a lot also , you have now a gouvernement which is much less corrupt , the only democratic country in the former satellites
Thank you gentlemans , interesting👍👏
Fascinating stories!
I like your nation
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"Ethnic cleansing of Artsakh" lol. So when a territory that is internationally recognized as yours is occupied and you take it back, it means ethnic cleansing? Delusional Armenians whose whole existence is based on their hatred towards Turks and Turkic people...
When you kick out all the indigenous people, that is ethnic cleansing. It's genocide.
Ugh. Preaching to the choir again. Why only invite opposition or pro-opposition guests? Why not invite pundits and supporters of the other side too, so their arguments and/or policy can be put to the test?
Have you lost your mind to join EU? EU is in a deep mess and declining fast. Joining to EU and god forbid to Nato, will bring only problems.....Do not forget your big neighbors ( Iran , Russia) and Central Asia to expand your exports
Anytime Armenia’s neighbors plan on an economic projects and bypass Armenia, the more dangerous Armenia’s safety will be in the future. Armenia becomes useless globally.
Thank you for interviewing this MP, his insights are invaluable.
Thank you very
Don't you have a better candidate to interview? Thisa guy is a Russian stooge.
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Excellent 👌🏻
Please Keep mind, Pashinyan inherited a disaster piece,he has gotten more Infrastructure work done than ALL the previous administrations since independence. New bridges, tunnels Bridges and infrastructure beyond basic maintenance and repairs. Not to mention the snap election he dope slapped them with. I hope he wins again should he deside to seek re-election.
He will not be judged by any of these metrics. The snap elections were rigged, it was a setup.
North Africa has more intereste in Ukraine than the U.S.
75 -80 % of all casualties in the Russia - Ukraine war have resulted from Artillery fire . What has been the ratio of Artillery guns in the war, towed, self - propelled , MBRLS ? Why do you think Russia is building a gas pipeline to Iran , a country very rich in natural gas ? It's a broke country with poor infrastructure and no access to technology . Do you know what " Teapot " refineries of China are ? Those are the only ones that buy Iranian oil . No Chinese State companies do . As Armenians don't make an enemy of Russia but don't be hostile to the west either . Iran is a second rate power both militarily and economically . I think you guys over exaggerate its significance . Nuisance value aside , there's not much it has to say for itself .
Armenia would become part of Trans-Caspian pipeline and benefit from it. but ofc Russia and Iran will do everything to hinder it
Dr Shakarian is brilliant, thank you for inviting him. Enjoyed it❤
This was fun. A feature of this session is the obvious joy in conversation between Pietro, Hovik and Asbed. A bonus is learning from them. Nothing was said that I can shoot holes in. I will keep trying. I'll return for ongoing chats between friends whose worlds are not solely Anglophone.
Salute to Armenian brothers and sisters.
100% agreed : Alyev is a vicious snake, with huge US/UK and Mo$$ad bases in the country. Plus many terrorists headed to Russia come through Turkey and Azerbaijan. Türkmenistan choice would be more secure and profit people there... Or maybe annexing Azerbaijan for "security concerns", Trump alike 🤭 ?
The fact that the Danes trying to sterilize the natives. That's enough to treat them as if they were,,, u know that guy that u tube really censor's yeah him. Mustacheo man. Let Greenland be independent. And sell their resources to whoever.
Everyone says Trump is smart? I don't see nothing but an Israeli loving, it's all about the money. Going on with Fox news crap. Believing the lies as if they were truth..
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Жалко, что нет русских титров😢
Great show and guest, thanks for the update 🙏🌻🐝❤️👉🌏
Iranians and Armenians are the first humans on earth. They are undefeatable regardless of who the governments are.
Iran and Russia see Turkey as an external entitiy ?? Bro İran and Rusia arent delusional like you. Turkey is the western neighbor of one and the gateway to the south for the other. Dont underestimate relations of Turkey.
There is new daddy now ,,come on Turkiye
Excellent conversation gentlemen 👍☕️
Very well presented analysis