In 2023, the violent expulsion of all Armenians from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) triggered a mass exodus into the Republic of Armenia and the dissolution of the Artsakh Republic. This sudden displacement created an urgent humanitarian crisis—shifting the focus from supporting families in building secure lives in Artsakh to helping tens of thousands navigate resettlement, rebuild livelihoods, and integrate into new communities.

Join us for an illuminating talk on the evolving realities facing Artsakh’s refugees and the initiatives aimed at helping them establish stability and hope for the future. Dr. Antranig Kasbarian of the Tufenkian Foundation—who has long been directly involved in strategic and charitable efforts in Armenia and Artsakh—is uniquely positioned to offer nuanced insight into both the challenges and the successes shaping these resettlement efforts.

This event is held in collaboration with the Tufenkian Foundation.

About the Speaker

Dr. Antranig Kasbarian holds a PhD in geography from Rutgers University, where his dissertation was entitled “We Are Our Mountains: The Geography of Nationalism in the Armenian Self-Determination Movement, Nagorno-Karabagh, 1988-1998.” He is a former editor of the Armenian Weekly and has served the Armenian-American community in various capacities over four decades. He continues to publish and lecture on topics pertaining to Armenia, Transcaucasia, and especially Artsakh. Professionally, Antranig serves as Development Director of the New York-based Tufenkian Foundation, pursuing charitable and strategic endeavors in Armenia and for Artsakh.