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Jul 14, 2022 · Building on the synthesis of macro and micro theoretical approaches, the paper reflects upon possible ways of exploring the roots of the conflict by bridging social structure with the social...
According to this interpretation, the path to war was largely un-avoidable after deadly ethnic riots occurred in Sumgait in February 1988.1 A closer examination of new primary evidence, including interviews with key participants, does not bear out these earlier views.
Mar 1, 2010 · In this paper we discuss the conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh in the framework of game theory. Observing the current state of the conflict, we conclude that there is no sustainable or pure...
Jun 16, 2023 · The article analyses the complex history of Nagorny Karabakh and the wider Caucasus and its implications for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR). Special attention is paid to the geopolitical role of Iran, Turkey, Russia, the United Kingdom and other states.
- Introduction
- Conceptual Basis
- The Armenian Perspective
The human cost of the second Nagorno-Karabakh war of autumn 2020 has been very high. The fighting killed thousands of people from both sides and left thousands injured while tens of thousands have been displaced. Hundreds of local initiatives, volunteer groups, NGOs, and individuals have mobilized to help those affected by the war. This help has ra...
Interlinkages between MHPSS and peacebuilding
War and conflict weaken the social fabric and negatively affect societies by creating grave social problems including poverty, unemployment, social exclusion, housing issues, corruption, lack of security, gender-based violence, etc. As a result of war and conflict, emotional states such as trust, empathy, stress, and anger are negatively affected by violence-induced trauma (Kubai and Angi 2019). As Gutlove and Thompson (2004, 2) put it: “A process of social reconstruction is needed to rebuild...
Community-based psycho-social support within the socio-ecological paradigm
A literature review on theories connecting MHPSS and PB conducted by Tankink, Bubenzer and Van der Walt (2017) showed that these theories can be categorized under the holistic or socio-ecological paradigm, which places an individual in a social, cultural, historical context and a broader environment in which the person operates and interacts. This framework needs to be considered when addressing issues of sustainable peace and psycho-social wellbeing on individual and community levels. When i...
For all the Armenian interviewees from the field of MHPSS, peace primarily means peace of mind, which can be achieved through psychological support. One of the interviewees noted that he and his colleagues clearly see improvements in the beneficiaries’ mental health; their minds become more peaceful, their aggression is swept away, and they are rea...
Oct 2, 2020 · What triggered the sudden escalation in fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday, September 27? While there have been flare-ups and confrontations over the past 26 years, how is this time different?
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Armenians and Azeris in Nagorno-Karabakh, dominantly populated by Armenians, but legally integral part of Azerbaijan, after Armenians claimed secession. Given that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a clear example of post-Soviet ethnic conflict, it provides a solid basis for theories,
