Arthur Khachatryan - Opposition Strategy, TRIPP, and the Russian Base | Ep 589, Sep 23, 2026

Conversations on Groong - September 23, 2026 In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Arthur Khachatryan, MP from Armenia Alliance, about opposition strategy following the June 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We discuss the Established Opposition's plans to counter Pashinyan's agenda, territorial concessions including Tigranashen, Azerbaijani attacks on Armenian heritage, the role of TRIPP and Azerbaijan's control over transit corridors, the future of Russia's 102nd military base, and escalating threats against opposition parties. Topics: - Reflections on Independence Day - Post-election opposition strategy - Tigranashen and other territorial concessions - Azerbaijani attacks on Armenian heritage - Azerbaijani control over TRIPP access - Future of Russia's 102nd base - Asset confiscation and Russia tensions - Attacks and threats against the ARF Guest: Arthur Khachatryan Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to show with Arthur Khachatryan, MP Armenia Alliance/Hayastan Dashinq 0:31 Reflections on yesterday, Sep 21, Armenia's independence day 6:30 What is the opposition strategy in the face of Pashinyan's open and calamitous agenda? 14:14 What is Pashinyan's agenda and schedule of territorial concessions? 19:24 Azeri revision of Armenian history, culture and religious sites - How should Armenia respond? 23:53 Is Azerbaijan undermining the peace process, or is there another goal? 27:42 Is Pashinyan's talk of "eradicating" the ARF bluster or real? 28:58 How can the opposition counter when all the power is in one man's hand? 30:20 How will TRIPP's entry & exit work allegedly fully in Azerbaijan's hands? 32:42 Can Armenians use the TRIPP? 36:30 Why is the Russian 102nd military base a subject of discussions today? 39:48 Who needs the Russian base more, Armenia or Russia? 43:49 Is "anti-corruption" a front in the deteriorating Russia-Armenia relations? 50:24 About Arthur Khachatryan, MP Hayastan Dashinq 50:56 Thoughts about this discussion Hosts: - Hovik M