Arega Hovsepyan - June 2026 Parliamentary Election in Armenia | Ep 537, Apr 30, 2026

Conversations on Groong - Apr 30, 2026 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 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/G2lysDT6SSQ #Armenia #Artsakh #StrongArmenia #AregaHovsepyan #ArmenianPolitics #SouthCaucasus #TRIPP #ZangezurCorridor #Geopolitics Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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