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Brexit: The Role of Migration in the Upcoming EU Referendum
The UK’s 2016 EU referendum has become, in part, a vote on migration, pitting the prospect of tighter border control against the benefits of free movement.
Who Belongs? Statelessness and Nationality in West Africa
West Africa’s drive to cut statelessness pits fragile laws and weak registration against ECOWAS-led reforms that seek to secure nationality for vulnerable residents.
Development through Diversity: Engaging Armenia’s New and Old Diaspora
Armenia’s diverse old and new diasporas fuel investment, remittances, and refugee support, yet their dispersion both advances and constrains development.
India and Bangladesh Swap Territory, Citizens in Landmark Enclave Exchange
India and Bangladesh’s 2015 enclave swap let tens of thousands choose citizenship, yet land disputes and slow integration cloud the historic deal.
Seeking Safety, Jobs, and More: Afghanistan’s Mixed Flows Test Migration Policies
Amid prolonged conflict, Afghanistan’s mixed migration has outpaced siloed approaches.
Overwhelmed by Refugee Flows, Scandinavia Tempers its Warm Welcome
Scandinavia’s 2015 asylum surge, fueled by generous policies, diasporas, and even smugglers with bicycles, has triggered sharp moves to deter future arrivals.
Refugee Flows to Lesvos: Evolution of a Humanitarian Response
The Greek island of Lesvos hosted more than half a million asylum seekers in 2015, revealing both remarkable volunteer ingenuity and deep gaps in Europe’s frontline response.
Protecting the Forcibly Displaced: Latin America’s Evolving Refugee and Asylum Framework
From Colombia to Syria, Latin America’s framework has broadened refugee protection, yet politics and capacity limits still affect how fully it is realized.
Migration Crisis Tests European Consensus and Governance
In 2015, unprecedented Mediterranean arrivals and faltering EU solidarity turned migration into a test of Europe’s borders, institutions, and political resolve.
Displacement Reaches Record High as Wars Continue and New Conflicts Emerge
Record global displacement neared 60 million as outflows from Syria, South Sudan, Yemen, and elsewhere burdened developing host countries.
