Navigating vulnerability in the context of resettlement: Syrian youth in Türkiye

Abstract

This article explores vulnerability in the resettlement experiences and imaginaries of Syrian refugee youth (aged 18-35) in T & uuml;rkiye, a group often excluded from conventional vulnerability frameworks. Based on indepth interviews, it conceptualizes vulnerability as multi-faceted, spanning innate, structural, and situational dimensions. Findings show how shifting migration policies, politicization, and institutional barriers compound insecurities, shaping how youth imagine and pursue resettlement in a protracted refugee context. The study contributes to debates on vulnerability, youth migration, and the evolving possibilities of resettlement, and underlines the need for international policies and agreements that adopt context-sensitive approaches addressing structural and situational factors.