In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dziunik Aghajanian about Armenia’s precarious position between Iran, Russia, and emerging Middle East power shifts. We discuss the Mecca joint defense pact signed by Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, Iran’s warnings over TRIPP, Ilham Aliyev’s militarization plans in Nakhijevan, Armenia’s growing energy dependence, Russian deadlines for Yerevan, and how the Established Opposition is testing its parliamentary strategy ahead of the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election.
Topics:
Significance of the Mecca joint defense pact
Iran warns Armenia over TRIPP
Aliyev advances plans through Syunik
Armenia faces growing energy dependence
Russia sets deadlines for Yerevan
Opposition tests its parliamentary strategy
Guest: Dziunik Aghajanian
Hosts:
Episode 579 | Recorded: August 18, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/579
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