In this Conversations on Groong episode, we speak with Arega Hovsepyan of the Strong Armenia party about Armenia’s June 2026 parliamentary elections, opposition politics, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the South Caucasus. The discussion covers recent arrests of Strong Armenia members, political pressure on the opposition, and concerns about democratic processes under Pashinyan. We also examine the situation of displaced Artsakh Armenians, including rights, return, voting access, and living conditions in Armenia. The episode explores competing narratives around “peace” with Azerbaijan, the implications of the Zangezur Corridor or TRIPP project, and how regional dynamics involving Iran, Russia, and Turkey shape Armenia’s security and political future.
Topics:
Strong Armenia and election dynamics
New arrests and political pressure
Artsakh Armenians and their rights
TRIPP corridor and regional security
Guest: Arega Hovsepyan
Hosts:
Hovik Manucharyan
Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 537 | Recorded: Apr 28, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/537
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