Edgar Elbakyan - The Battle for Armenia’s Political Future | Ep 549, May 24, 2026

Conversations on Groong - May 24, 2026This 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 electionPolling under fearDivergent polling resultsChurch and state conflictPost-election street pressureGuest: Edgar ElbakyanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 549 | Recorded: May 22, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/549VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rnhFD2eprzI#Armenia #ArmenianPolitics #EdgarElbakyan #StrongArmenia #ArmeniaAlliance #ArmeniaElectionsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong