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Sergei Melkonian: “No Peace” Treaty | Snap Elections in AZ | Russia - Armenia | Russia - Ukraine ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 10, 2023 Topics: - “No Peace” Treaty Negotiations - Aliyev Calls for Snap Elections - Russia - Armenia Relations - Russia - Ukraine War Guest: - Sergei Melkonian Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 297 | Recorded: December 12, 2023

Aghasi Yenokian - Ruling Party Power Grabs | Early Elections | Judiciary Concerns | Ալտերնատիվ պատմություն Հայոց | Ep 298, Dec. 14, 2023 Conversations on Groong Topics: * Ruling Party Power Grabs * Why is Civil Contract so Adamant on Total Municipal Control * Political Prisoners * Early/Snap Elections? * Armenia’s Controlled Judiciary * About Yenokian’s new book: Ալտերնատիվ պատմություն Հայոց Guest: * Aghasi Yenokian Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to guest Aghasi Yenokian and topic 00:23 Brief history of post-election co-optings in Alaverdi, Gyumri, etc 02:49 What is going on here? 03:27 The weakness of the Armenian Constitution 03:45 The weakness of the Armenian opposition 04:08 Political prisoners 05:16 Why is Civil Contract adamant on total municipal control 06:10 Why doesn’t the opposition care the same? 07:49 Is Pashinyan preparing for early snap elections? Why? 09:27 Why is Aliyev pushing for early elections? 10:56 Can the Opposition find justice in Armenia’s judicial system? 12:20 What options does the Opposition have? 12:40 About Yenokian’s new book Ալտերնատիվ պատմություն Հայոց 15:15 In closing 15:25 About our guest Aghasi Yenokian 15:57 Thanks for listening! Episode 298 | Recorded: December 13, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/298

Armenian News & Media | Azatutyun | Fake News | Press Freedom | Armenia | Artsakh | Global Conflicts Conversations on Groong Topics: - Armenian News & Media Space -RFE/RL Azatutyun in the Armenian Media Space - Fake News - Freedom of Press - Politics and Geopolitics of Armenia - Artsakh - Global Conflicts - Israel, Ukraine Guest: - Aghasi Yenokyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq Episode 289| Recorded: October 27, 2023 Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/289

Iran in the New World Order | Relations with the Middle East, Armenia, Azerbaijan and more Conversations on Groong Topics: * Iran in an Evolving World Order * Israeli-Palestinian Conflict * Armenian-Iranian Relations * Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations * Vision for a Better Future Guest: * Dr. Ehsan Movahedian - TW/@Ultra_Ehsan Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00:00 Intro to show 00:00:17 Intro to topic 00:00:36 Intro to guest Dr. Ehsan Movahedian 00:01:43 How is Iran adapting to incoming new world order 00:04:19 What is the right context for the Saudi - Iranian thaw? 00:07:15 What are the causes for the recent conflict in the Israel? 00:10:31 What were Abdollahian’s objectives in Syria & Lebanon 00:11:50 Does Iran approve of bilateral Arab-Israeli agreements bypassing Palestinian cause? 00:13:31 Minimizing casualties and helping Gaza avoid the same fate as Artsakh 00:15:43 What was 30 years of peace between Iran, Artsakh & Armenia based on? 00:19:17 What other consequences of the 44-day war, for Iran? 00:21:27 How could Iran support Artsakhtsi’s right to return to their homeland? 00:25:08 Armenian government is disorganized and makes it difficult to help Armenians 00:28:36 Is Iran worried of Israel on its borders in Azerbaijan? 00:30:18 Iran’s stance towards Armenia’s apparent pivot to the West? 00:33:52 Iran’s reaction to Armenia not accepting the extended hand for help? 00:36:13 What are Iran’s key national interest in the S. Caucasus? 00:37:33 How important is Armenia to Iran? 00:41:47 What are the stoppers to greater Armenian-Iranian trade turnover? 00:45:20 How has Russia’s policy changed re Armenian-Iranian relations? 00:49:08 Is Iran resigned to going through Baku to connect to Russia? 00:52:45 Where is Azerbaijan’s “south Azerbaijan” rhetoric headed? 00:56:49 What is Iran’s strategy to shed 40 years of western sanctions 01:00:02 Closing Comments Episode 287 | Recorded: October 20, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/287

ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 15, 2023 Topics: * At the Brink of a New War? * Relations with Russia * Platform Shuffle: Brussels vs. Moscow * Update on Yerevan Mayor Guest: * Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show 00:20 Today’s topics 01:00 Intro to guest Benyamin Poghosyan 07:08 Has Pashinyan recognize the enclaves as Azerbaijan? 11:48 So can we expect that Armenia partners will do nothing? 15:30 How does Azerbaijan go from enclaves to attacking Syunik? 18:47 Difference between Pashinyan’s open roads vs Azeri Corridor 22:38 Process leading to establish Azeri towns in Armenia 26:01 What is driving Pashinyan’s love-hate relations with Russia? 35:05 Brussels vs Moscow platforms and who likes which? 36:35 What did Armenian get out of Granada? 43:51 Is the Nov 2020 Agreement still valid? 45:09 What are the contentious points of the “peace treaty”? 50:44 Is the Artsakh government still legal? 54:55 Personal thoughts 55:04 Benyamin - Remember 1915 and keep your spirit strong 57:02 Hovik - Maybe not, but to Artsakhtsis it was still a terrible, outcome 58:32 Closing comments Episode 286 | Recorded: October 17, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/286

ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 8, 2023 Topics: * Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Flares Up * The Future of Artsakh and Artsakhtsis * Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations Guest: * Sergei Melkonian - FB/sergei.melkonian Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show 00:15 Today’s topics 01:00 Intro to guest Sergei Melkonian 01:35 What is going on Israel? 13:53 How are Turkey and Azerbaijan dealing with this issue? 16:10 How should Armenia react? 17:14 Is the Artsakh conflict over? 19:13 Would Armenia host a Artsakh gov in exile? 22:32 Should Artsakh refugees try to repatriate? 24:26 Is Armenia considering them refugees or IDPs? 26:53 Why did Pashinyan sign documents without Aliyev there? 32:44 Is the potential for war higher, as a result of Granada results? 35:34 Did Pashinyan include enclaves in 86,600? 40:09 Is Aliyev trying to move negotiation platforms from the west? 44:22 Can Armenia claim the Nov 2020 Agreement is null & void? 48:20 What is Iran’s strategy with the new road for Azerbaijan? 52:02 Why hasn’t Armenia held any military exercises? 55:30 Personal thoughts 55:59: Hovik - the effect of Artsakh’s demise on our kids 57:19 Sergei - Make the Artsakhtsis at home in Armenia, and do not give up hope 58:38 Closing comments Episode 284 | Recorded: October 9, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/284

Benyamin Poghosyan - Is the Armenian Azerbaijani Conflict Over? | Ep 283 - Oct 5, 2023 Conversations on Groong Topics: * Outstanding Causes of the Conflict * Why did Aliyev Bail out of Granada? * Could Azerbaijan Attack Armenia? * How Might Events Unfold? Guest: * Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show 00:16 Intro to topic 00:36 Intro to guest Benyamin Poghosyan 01:07 Is the conflict over? 01:40 Outstanding causes of the conflict 03:30 Aliyev Bails out on Granada; why? 06:14 Azerbaijan not in a hurry to sign peace agreement 07:44 Could Azerbaijan attack Armenia? 09:22 What scenarios might unfold? 09:51 What US wants from the South Caucasus 12:10 Why did Russia, the US & EU discuss Artsakh on Sep 17? 13:23 What Russia wants 15:01 What Iran wants 16:47 Unfolding events… 19:53 Priorities for Armenia while the Russia-West conflict rages on 20:28 Closing comments Episode 283 | Recorded: October 5, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/283

Arthur G Martirosyan - The Game of Alternatives | Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively | Ep 282, Oct 4, 2023 Conversations on Groong Topics: * The Game of Alternatives * How does it apply to Negotiations? * Is Armenia Negotiating Effectively? Guest: * Arthur Martirosyan - TW/@ArthurMarti63 Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show 00:12 Intro to topic 00:26 Intro to guest Arthur G Martirosyan 00:56 How does Armenia calculate its moves? 01:50 What is the “alternative game” concept? 13:08 How does it apply to the Rome Statute context? 18:37 How is Azerbaijan navigating the alternatives game? 25:04 What promises & premises could explain Pashinyan’s actions? 35:05 Closing comments Episode 282 | Recorded: October 3, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/282

ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 1, 2023 Topics: * Artsakh Surrenders, Armenia Watches * What "Peace Treaty" in Granada? * Arrested Artsakh Leaders Held Hostage Guest: * Arthur G Martirosyan - TW/@ArthurMarti63 Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show 00:17 Today’s topics 00:23 Intro to guest Arthur G Martirosyan 02:30 Reflections and context to the lead up to the Artsakh disaster 16:12 Did the likes of Libaridian sacrifice Artsakh to improve relations with Turkey? 18:13 Is the Artsakh conflict over? 19:35 Is Shahramanyan’s dissolution of Artsakh Republic valid? 24:04 Should Artsakh have negotiated with Azerbaijan earlier in the blockade? 30:55 What’s the use of a UN monitoring mission in Artsakh now? 37:11 Should Artsakhtsis go back to live in their lands even as part of Azerbaijan? 42:05 Granada “Peace Treaty” parameters 47:08 How can Armenia negotiate the release of Artsakh leaders? 52:28 Closing comments Episode 281 | Recorded: October 1, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/281

Dziunik Aghajanian: UN Security Council | Artsakh | Yerevan Elections Topics: - Armenia's Diplomacy at the UN - Artsakh Elections / Blockade - Yerevan Elections Guest: - Dziunik Aghajanian Hosts: - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan Episode 279 | Recorded: September 13, 2023

ANN Groong Week in Review - Sep 10, 2023 Topics: * Developments in Artsakh * Geopolitics in the South Caucasus Guest: * Benyamin Poghosyan - TW/@Benyamin_Poghos Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show 00:17 Today’s topics 00:46 Intro to guest Benyamin Poghosyan 01:15 What can be expected from Shahramanyan? 09:54 Azerbaijan’s conditions for reopening the corridor 14:23 What cards does Shahramanyan have? 18:40 On the Samvel Babayan factor 20:52 Who believes that Artsakh Armenians can live in Azerbaijan? 23:04 Evolution of EU policies on Artsakh 30:27 Deteriorating Armenia-Russia relations 43:54 Are Pashinyan & Aliyev colluding against Russia? 45:11 The possibility of renewed war 50:59 Personal statements 51:09 Benyamin: New Artsakh leadership a ray of hope to avert catastrophe 51:46 Hovik: On the precipice of a new war Episode 278 | Recorded: September 10, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/278

ANN Groong Week in Review - September 3, 2023 Topics: - Introduction 00:00 - Yerevan Mayoral Elections 01:09 - Artsakh Domestic Developments 10:55 - Rome Statute 18:41 - New Front Against Russia 21:16 - Charles Michel Statement 25:35 - Aghdam Road vs. Lachin/Berdzor Corridor 30:42 - Rants 33:32 Guest: - Arthur Khachikyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq Episode 277 | Recorded: September 2, 2023

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - Day 264 - September 2, 2023 Topics: - Arayik Harutyunyan resignation - Samvel Shahramanyan state minister - Kirill Kulakov new commander of Russian PKs - September 2 - 32nd anniversary Guests: - Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq Episode 276 | Recorded: September 2, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/276

ANN Groong Week in Review - August 20, 2023 Topics: - UNSC Meeting on Artsakh - Artsakh Internal Developments - Yerevan Elections Guest: - Tevan Poghosyan TW/@TevanPoghosyan Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq Episode 275 | Recorded: August 22, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/275

Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev - August 19, 2023 Topics * Latest Developments around Artsakh * Kidnapping of People at Checkpoints * Cases of Starvation, Miscarriages * UNSC Discussion of Artsakh * Lack of a Resolution and Follow-Through * Armenia’s Diplomatic Failures * New Artsakh parliament speaker David Ishkhanyan * Internet Stoppage, Food, Gas, Electricity Shortages * Continuing Azeri Aggression, troop movements and Buildup Guests: * Gev Iskajyan - TW/@GevIskajyan Hosts: * Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan * Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq 00:00 Intro to show and guest - August 19 00:27 What are the most important issues happening? 02:25 No Follow-through from UNSC 02:57 What are Artsakh’s expectations from UNSC & Armenia 04:18 Diplomatic failures leading up to the UNSC meeting 05:48 Election of ARF’s David Ishkhanyan to Speaker of Artsakh 09:22 Internet Stoppage, food, gas, electricity and other shortages 10:59 Call to International Media to continue covering Artsakh 12:30 Is Azerbaijan preparing a large scale military operation? Episode 274 | Recorded: August 19, 2023 https://podcasts.groong.org/274

ANN Groong Week in Review - August 13, 2023 Topics: - Situation in Artsakh - Yerevan Elections Heating Up - July MPG Survey Outtakes - August MPG Survey Outtakes - Baku Poll - Thoughts on the Economy Guest: - Hrant Mikaelian TW/@hrant_m Hosts: - Hovik Manucharyan TW/@HovikYerevan - Asbed Bedrossian TW/@qubriq Episode 273 | Recorded: August 15, 2023