Mikael Darbinian - Armenia’s Borders, TRIPP, and the Price of Weakness | Ep 540, May 6, 2026

Conversations on Groong - May 6, 2026 This Conversations on Groong episode with Mikael Darbinian examines Armenia’s security crisis through the lens of the Strong Armenia doctrine. The discussion focuses on deterrence, diplomacy from a position of strength, Azerbaijani positions inside Armenia’s sovereign territory, the risks around TRIPP and the Zangezur Corridor, the rights of Artsakh Armenians, regional war scenarios involving Iran, and the gap between international political theater and Armenia’s unresolved national security threats. Topics : Strong Armenia security doctrine Azerbaijani occupation of Armenian territory TRIPP and Zangezur Corridor risks Diplomacy from a position of strength EPC optics and national insecurity Guest : Mikael Darbinian Hosts : Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Episode 540 | Recorded: May 5, 2026 SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/540 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/LhnSc26cT7c #Armenia #Artsakh #StrongArmenia #MikaelDarbinian #TRIPP #ZangezurCorridor #ArmenianSecurity #SouthCaucasus Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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