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Transit Beirut: UNHCR, Diaspora Networks, and the Covert Resettlement of Armenians during the Cold War

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The article highlights the pivotal role of Beirut as a transit site for Armenian refugees during the 1950s and 1960s.
Archive research shows thousands of Armenians were resettled via Lebanon to the United States, under the influence of diaspora networks.
The analysis centers on the involvement of UNHCR and diaspora organizations like ANCHA in shaping the refugee regime.
Significant advocacy by diaspora groups pushed for Lebanon's designation as a processing country under the Fair Share Refugee Act.

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Archive-based analysis reveals the role of UNHCR and diaspora networks in Armenian resettlement, highlighting Lebanon's influence.

Maja Janmyr (2025) studied this question.

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