This one is pretty depressing. Nagorno-Karabakh has fallen to Azerbaijan. More quickly than most expected. Tens of thousands of Armenians are leaving their homes behind. More quickly than most expected. Today we go beyond the cartoonish way this is being covered elsewhere to explore the historical context, recent developments, and the various geopolitical forces at play in this conflict-ridden region.

We go back to the 1990s, the 1920s, and even further to lay out why the Armenians being ethnically cleansed this week should reserve at least a slice of their rage for their own leadership. From the ceasefire agreements to the plight of the local population, we aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of what's happening in Nagorno-Karabakh and pay tribute to the full tragedy of this grimly historic moment.