Hrant Mikaelian - Armenia’s Western Pivot: Strategy or Wishful Thinking? | Ep 575, Aug 8, 2026

In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Hrant Mikaelian about Armenia’s Western pivot and the opening of the new parliament. We discuss Ruben Rubinyan’s appointment as speaker, Armenia-Russia-EAEU relations, lessons from the 44-Day War, European aid for Armenia, the role of the Armenian Church in national identity, and Armenia’s economic direction amid geopolitical pressure.

Topics:

• New Armenian Parliament

• Armenia-Russia-EAEU Relations

• EUropean Aid for Armenia

• Church & National Identity

• Armenian Economy

Guest: Hrant Mikaelian

Hosts:

• Hovik Manucharyan

• Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 575 | Recorded: August 4, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/575

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