It’s International Migrants Day. These are three must-read books. Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - December 18, 2022 What shapes the policies and approach of host-country governments?
50 years ago, Uganda ordered its entire Asian population to leave Meghan Garrity - August 4, 2022 A new data set explores mass expulsions around the world
The U.K. wants to send refugees to Rwanda. That’s become a trend. Beatty Riedl, Eleanor Paynter, and Christa Kuntzelman - April 20, 2022 Similar plans in other countries suggest the U.K. program will endanger migrants, not protect them.
More than 2 million people have already fled the Ukraine conflict. How will they fare in new countries? Peter Esaiasson, Nazita Lajevardi, and Jacob Sohlberg - March 9, 2022 If European nations want to welcome these refugees, here’s what they can learn from our research
Thousands of Eritreans fled repression at home. Many got caught up in Ethiopia’s fighting. Shannon Golden, Sarah Peters, Liyam Eloul, and Craig Higson-Smith - November 3, 2021 Past trauma and new threats are taking a toll on refugees’ mental health
Biden has resettled the fewest refugees in the history of the U.S. program. What could change that? Reva Dhingra, Olivia Woldemikael, and Mitchell Kilborn - November 2, 2021 Refugees bring communities a net financial gain, research finds
If Biden wants to work with Mexico on migration and asylum, he might start talking to Mexican NGOs Zaid Hydari, Kelsey Norman, Kevin Cole, and Ana Martín Gil - August 16, 2021 The administration wants to encourage asylum seekers to stay in Mexico rather than continue traveling north
Michela Wrong’s new book explores the 2013 murder of an exiled Rwandan official Laura Seay - August 12, 2021 Extensive interviews reveal more about the country’s campaign against dissidents
Why do some U.S. mayors want more refugees? Anita R. Kellogg - June 27, 2021 Studies find that refugees pay back more than they’re given and that they revitalize abandoned neighborhoods
Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries Kristin Michelitch and Jeremy Horowitz - June 24, 2021 How do Kenyans view refugees — and what would boost public support for letting them stay?
As refugee numbers rise, many countries want to shut them out for security concerns Sara M.T. Polo and Julian Wucherpfennig - June 21, 2021 What the data reveal on the link between hosting refugees and risks of terrorist attacks from foreign groups
Donors are cutting food aid for refugees in Rwanda. That’s devastating for people unable to work. Erika Frydenlund - May 24, 2021 Half these refugees have been in this camp for more than 20 years, unable to move forward with their lives.
Europe has relied on Turkey to stem another migration crisis. That plan backfired. Virginie Guiraudon - March 25, 2020 This is the story behind the clashes at the Greek border
Keeping Syrian refugees in neighboring countries isn’t working. Here’s why. Reva Dhingra - March 9, 2020 With millions of displaced Syrians, other countries are overwhelmed — and offering little protection or aid
What’s behind South Africa’s xenophobic violence in 2019? Carolyn Holmes - September 9, 2019 Violence against immigrants has sparked a diplomatic crisis
How do you create a better asylum policy? We asked the asylum seekers. Margaret Peters - April 11, 2019 They want work, dignity, a chance to rebuild their lives and the possibility of a safe return home.
At Venezuela’s border with Colombia, women suffer extraordinary levels of violence Julia Zulver - February 26, 2019 Most international media outlets focus on the humanitarian aid blockade — and miss the rampant violence against women.
Why Syrian refugees are at risk of a forced return to Syria Jesse Marks - February 13, 2019 In July, a Russian strategy was introduced to facilitate the
Would it be ethical for the U.N. refugee agency to send Rohingya back to Myanmar? Mollie Gerver - December 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81619" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rohingya refugees shout slogans against repatriation
Politicians blame refugees for violence. But refugees are more likely to be its victims. Tobias Böhmelt, Vincenzo Bove, and Skrede Gleditsch - September 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77948" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Newly displaced Syrian children arrive at
Why are so many children coming to the U.S. from Central America in the first place? Rachel Schwartz - June 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75136" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dozens of families fleeing from Central
Millions of Syrians’ lives depend on whether they’re designated as ‘refugees’ Maja Janmyr and Lama Mourad - March 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70136" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Faraj Al Ali, 43, from the
This is why Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was just awarded the $5 million Ibrahim prize Pamela Scully - February 13, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69195" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Liberia president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Turkey is getting more authoritarian. Here’s why funding nongovernmental organizations won’t help democracy. Bilge Yabanci - December 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67467" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A protester holds a placard during
The Philippines just extended martial law. How far will Duterte go to stop terrorism? Jessica Trisko Darden - December 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67314" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte salutes soldiers
Why is Burma driving out the Rohingya — and not its other despised minorities? Navine Murshid - November 9, 2017 Why is Burma attacking only the Rohingya? As the Burmese military drives out upward
Canada’s asylum claims are spiking dramatically. Will it restrict its welcome at last? Rebecca Hamlin - September 14, 2017 Until recently, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed immigrants and
Imagine yourself as a refugee. That’s what nudges Americans to take action on refugees’ behalf. Melina Platas, Claire Adida, and Adeline Lo - June 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59914" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Syrian woman gestures through a
Wealthier nations can learn from how tiny Djibouti welcomes refugees Lauren Carruth and Lahra Smith - March 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56099" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Children play on April 13, 2015,
By not taking refugees, the U.S. may make them more dangerous Jonah Eaton and Adnan Naseemullah - March 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55795" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A displaced Syrian child, fleeing from
Denmark already had a Muslim ban. It was just called something else. Samantha Brown - March 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55740" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen (iStock)[/caption] The
U.S. funding for the United Nations may not be as costly as you think Erin Graham - January 31, 2017 [caption id="attachment_30168" align="aligncenter" width="982"] The United Nations logo, on a
States are ducking their responsibilities to refugees. This U.N. declaration might just start to change that. Jessica Anderson - September 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46793" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jewish refugees fled Europe during the
The real refugee crisis is in the Middle East, not Europe Rawan Arar, Lisel Hintz, and Kelsey Norman - May 14, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40540" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Syrian refugees await approval to enter
What new evidence from Somalia tells us about when civilians decided to flee war zones Justin Schon - February 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36166" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Women walk in Dadaab refugee camp
‘Migrants’ or ‘refugees’? It’s the wrong question. Lamis Abdelaaty and Rebecca Hamlin - October 23, 2015 Here's how to help people fleeing to Europe.
Ignore the old complaints about U.N. funding. Here are some new ones. Erin Graham - September 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30168" align="aligncenter" width="982"] A United Nations logo is seen
In two charts, this is what refugees say about why they are leaving Syria now Vera Mironova, Sam Whitt, and Karam Alhamad - September 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30025" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Syrian refugees cross the Syrian-Turkish border
Five things you need to know about the European migrant crisis Virginie Guiraudon - September 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29275" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Refugees walk on the highway close
How to really help the world’s new refugees Adam Lichtenheld - July 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27120" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Syrian Kurdish woman sits next
How to really help the world's new refugees - July 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27120" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Syrian Kurdish woman sits next
Why the Rohingya will continue to flee Myanmar, even if we try to deter them Rebecca Hamlin - May 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25439" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Asylum seekers from Myanmar wait to
Muslim NGOs could help counter violent extremism Shawn Powers and Abbas Barzegar - February 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21380" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Islamic State militants hold up their
What the battle for Kobane says about U.S. overseas military bases Amy Holmes - February 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20798" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A woman celebrates the liberation from
Does anyone make accurate geopolitical predictions? Michael Horowitz and Barbara Mellers - January 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20657" align="aligncenter" width="620"] President Obama meets in the Situation
Migrants in post-revolution Egypt Kelsey Norman - January 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19861" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Syrian refugee Abdel Nasser prepares platters
What prompts violence against refugees? Kwamena Onoma - July 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12420" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The small towns of Kentzou, Garoua-Boulai
The most important soccer is not being played in Brazil but in refugee camps in Jordan Curtis Ryan - June 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12066" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] A soccer tournament in the Za'atari
Four things everyone should know about wartime sexual violence Ragnhild Nordås, Elisabeth Wood, and Dara Cohen - June 9, 2014 Later this week, ministers from more than 140 countries, along
Who are the Crimean Tatars, and why are they important? Joshua Tucker - March 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Ukrainian men help pull one
How Computers Can Help Us Track Violent Conflicts — Including Right Now in Syria John Sides - July 9, 2013 This is a guest post by David Masad of Caerus
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 2012 Georgian Parliamentary Elections Pre-Election Report Joshua Tucker - September 29, 2012 Continuing our Election Reports series in conjunction with the journal
Politics Everywhere: Aid and Disaster Relief Edition Henry Farrell - February 4, 2010 The "Financial Times":http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e7813460-07bf-11df-915f-00144feabdc0.html had a piece a few days ago