Hrant Mikaelian - Abkhazia Polls, Armenian Hostages in Baku, Yerevan Protests | Ep 421, Mar 2, 2025
- Author
- Hrant Mikaelian
- Published
- Wed 05 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasts.groong.org/421
Week In Review - March 2, 2025
Topics:
- Abkhaz Elections & Regional Implications – The second round of Abkhazia’s presidential elections, the impact of mass protests, and what Badra Gunba’s victory means for the region.
- Armenian Hostages in Baku – Ongoing trials of Armenian POWs and former Artsakh leaders, reports of torture, and international calls for independent medical evaluations.
- Protests in Yerevan Over POWs – Civil society and opposition-led demonstrations demanding stronger government action and international intervention.
- Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations & Stalled Peace Talks – Key sticking points in the negotiations, Azerbaijan’s rejection of European border observers, and implications for regional security.
- Armenia’s Diplomatic Strategy & Foreign Policy Shifts – Armenia’s increasing alignment with the West, its strained ties with Russia, and the effectiveness of international pressure on Azerbaijan.
Guest: Hrant Mikaelian
Hosts:
- Hovik Manucharyan
- Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 421 | Recorded: March 4, 2025
https://podcasts.groong.org/421
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