This Conversations on Groong episode features Edgar Elbakyan in a broad discussion of Armenia’s upcoming election and the wider political climate around it. The conversation looks at whether this vote marks a turning point for Armenia, how public fear and pressure shape voter behavior, and why polling results differ so sharply. It also examines the main political forces, the chances for an opposition coalition, and whether the campaign is addressing the core questions of statehood, sovereignty, and public trust.
Topics:
Armenia’s existential election
Polling under fear
Divergent polling results
Church and state conflict
Post-election street pressure
Guest: Edgar Elbakyan
Hosts:
Episode 549 | Recorded: May 22, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/549
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