Armenian Experiences of Refugee Resettlement in the Context of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War (2020)

This research explores experiences of Armenian refugees who have fled their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh due to the war initiated by Azerbaijan in 2020. There are studies that indicate that the refugee population are receiving support from humanitarian and support groups, but my literature review suggests that this support may be lacking in a few critical areas that would dramatically influence quality of life. What was the impact of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War on the Armenian refugees? How has this displacement, both internal and external, influenced the lives of refugees that fled Nagorno-Karabakh over the years? How are the resources available to them as refugees contributing to their adjustment to a new life? To investigate these questions, I use interviews in order to record and capture personal experiences that could provide insight into the issue. The interviews begin to reveal that the support for the refugees is waning without any support for the refugees to begin anew. Future research will need to identify the issues with this proposed solution and to keep track of evolving needs as the Nagorno-Karabakh War continues.