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Over the past few months, we’ve seen a public tussle between Georgian regulatory firms and a Azeri company called NEQSOL which acquired 49% of Caucasus Online, a Georgian telecommunications company. How does this deal affect Armenian national security given that a significant portion of Armenian internet traffic goes through Georgia (including Caucasus Online). Topics: - Background and formulation...

SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/3iwMQHR Topics: - Electoral Reforms in Armenia - Journalist Dana Mazalová passes away - ANSEF Reorganization - My Step MP Arsen Julfalakyan Resigns from Parliament - Russian Opposition Leader Navalny’s Poisoning and Recovery - What is going on in Baku?     - Azeri pressure on Arms Providers to Armenia     - Aliyev vs. Aliyeva?     - Caucasus 2020 Joint Military Exercises...

SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/2FcYqt3 Topics: - Adios Madrid? - A New Repatriation Package & iGorts - Adios Torosyan? - Update on Covid in Armenia and State of Emergency - Panelist Soapboxes Special Guest : David Sandukhchyan Resident Panelists: - Asbed Kotchikian - Emil Sanamyan Hosts: - Asbed Bedrossian - Hovik Manucharyan Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Armenia has European grade laws in the areas of finance, business, data protection and privacy. What is preventing Armenia from achieving its full potential in foreign direct investment (FDI)?  Why do many Armenian startups incorporate in foreign countries, and use Armenia as their offshore labor resource? Guest Our guest today is David Sandukhchyan, who is an Armenian lawyer with 20 years of expe...

SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/32NdyFp Topics: - Armenian POW Gurgen Alaverdyan - Armenia’s Humanitarian Aid to Aleppo - Serge Sargsyan’s Interview and the Four-Day War Deliberations - National Awards - Vagharshak Harutyunyan’s Appointment as Chief Advisor to Pashinyan Resident Panelists: - Asbed Kotchikian - Emil Sanamyan - Alen Zamanyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - Asbed Bedrossian Subscribe and follow us e...

In this second part of our Conversation On Groong on Turkey, Asbed Kotchikian continues to explore Turkey’s transformation throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty first, and the underlying dynamics powering these changes. Topics: Turkey: Zero Problems? Turkey has been pursuing a more active foreign policy towards its neighbors in the Caucasus and the Former Soviet space. What are the...

In 2002, Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) won a sweeping victory in the country’s general elections, dominating and shaping domestic and foreign policies of Turkey for nearly two decades to this date. Outwardly, under Erdogan’s and AKP’s leadership, Turkey has transformed from a country with a stated and acclaimed foreign policy seeking “zero problems with neighbors” to one that is act...

SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/3kSjhlv This Week in Review we talk with Hrant Mikaelian to discuss important issues and developments around Armenia, such as the Coronavirus Pandemic, and its economic effect; Armenia’s membership in EurAsian Economic Union and the economic effect of that organization on Armenia; and some of the trends affecting Russia and its economy. Hrant will then join us in our wee...

Education Reform in Armenia Asbed Kotchikian talks with Ara Sanjian & Siranush Dvoyan Topics: Background of education reform(s) in Armenia In depth analysis of the content, standards & measurable outcomes of the proposed curriculum’s history & literature segments. Challenges of implementing the proposed curriculum  In recent months, Armenia’s government has published its proposal for K...

SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/31ESi4j Topics: The Massive Explosion in Beirut Lightning Round Turkey-Azerbaijan Military Exercises Mashtots Park Cyber Security Intrusion Law on Media Regulation Beirut Explosion Special Guest: Yeghia Tashjian Resident Panelists: Asbed Kotchikian Emil Sanamyan Alen Zamanyan Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/...

SHOW NOTES: https://bit.ly/30mP6ut Topics: Living With Conflict #WordsNotSwords Panel Discussion on Robert Kocharyan’s Interview Lightning Round The SIS Charges Arthur Danielyan Nominees for the Constitutional Court The PM’s Outlook on the State of the Pandemic Staff Changes in the Diaspora High Commissioner’s Office Guests This Week: Asbed Kotchikian Emil Sanamyan Alen Zamanyan Special Guests:  A...

SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/2WYBIL8 Topics: Panel: War roundup / Artsakh Conversation: National Security Doctrine Panel: National Security Doctrine Guests This Week: Asbed Kotchikian Emil Sanamyan Karen Vrtanesyan (special guest) Alen Zamanyan A Conversation with Karena Avedissian (special guest) Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Safety and Security of Metsamor Asbed Kotchikian talks with Areg Danagoulian Topics: Azerbaijan’s threat to attack the NPP Overall safety and security of the plant Safe handling of nuclear fuel Renewable energy alternatives to nuclear Maintenance and upgrades to the NPP Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

SHOW NOTES Topics: Panel : Clashes on the Tavush border The Threat to Metsamor : Asbed Kotchikian talks with Areg Danagoulian The State of Armenian Media: Responsible journalism at time of crisis/war Guests:  Alen Zamanyan Emil Sanamyan Asbed Kotchikian Areg Danagoulian (special guest) Hosts: Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Show notes: http://groong.org/podcasts/WiR-20200712.html Topics : Constitutional Court Polls in Armenia Covid19 State of Media Hosts : Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Guests :  Alen Zamanyan Emil Sanamyan Asbed Kotchikian Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong