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Azerbaijan International Karabakh Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to many articles about the Karabakh conflict with Armenia. Links to the history of the war, discussions, refugees, maps, and photos in articles from 1997 - 2000.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Ten Years of Ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of press accounts from Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding areas such as Armenia and Azerbaijan on how the ceasefire is working. The newspaper writers wonder if there were ever be a final settlement. Nagorno-Karabakh wants to...
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Election of President in Nagorno Karabakh

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article on the re-election of the president of Nagorno-Karabakh in August 2002. The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh is not recognized as being a legitimate country by the rest of the world. The article is dated August 12, 2002.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Armenia Yearns for Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC article from 2003 describes the problems Armenia is facing, including its crippling poverty.
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BBC

Bbc: Azerbaijan Threatens Renewed War

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2004 BBC article reports on the increased tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Fragile Peace in Nagorno Karabakh

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh ten years after the end of a bloody civil war in which Nagorno-Karabakh attempted to break away from Azerbaijan. So far the country of Nagorno-Karabakh is unrecognized by the world's...
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Armenia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the current state of the economy in Armenia from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes. The country's economy is becoming stronger after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Armenia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the government of Armenia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. The country is striving toward a parliamentary democracy, but still has a long way to go.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Azerbaijan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Azerbaijan is described as a republic. Read about its government and the problems it has faced with rebels and the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: With New Pipeline, Azerbaijan on Verge of Oil Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the potential impact of a new oil pipeline on the economy, society, and foreign policy of Azerbaijan. Provides links to related stories on Azerbaijan. (16 April 2006)
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Website
Other

Armenian History

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
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Website
Other

Armenian History

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Karabakh Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to many articles about the Karabakh conflict with Armenia. Links to the history of the war, discussions, refugees, maps, and photos in articles from 1997 - 2000.