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

Conversations on Groong - August 8, 2026In 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 ParliamentArmenia-Russia-EAEU RelationsEUropean Aid for ArmeniaChurch & National IdentityArmenian EconomyGuest: Hrant MikaelianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 575 | Recorded: August 4, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/575VIDEO: https://youtu.be/RqKRA70wRLc#Armenia #Russia #EuropeanUnion #ArmenianPolitics #ArmeniaRussia #ArmenianChurch #SouthCaucasus #GeopoliticsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong