UNHCR, National Policies and the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan
The dominant framing of refugees as passive and vulnerable and in need of state protection and/or reunification must change.
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The European Union’s Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The lack of a common stance towards the crisis by Member States and the complexity of EU policy-making diminishes the value of the EU as a trustworthy regional and global player.
New Book – Policy and Politics of the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Eastern Mediterranean States
This edited volume explores whether and to what extent the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean have sought to integrate refugees of the Syrian conflict into their national societies.
Policy and Politics of the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Eastern Mediterranean States
The refugee crisis continues to have a large impact on European societies and has sparked rises in exclusionary populism, right-wing nationalism, and national security concerns.
When Silence Speaks Louder than Words: Indian Discourses on the ‘China Threat’
India needs to be more forthright in speaking about the China threat to ensure a more robust response to China’s growing assertiveness.
Macron’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’: An Interpretation Drawn from Chinese International Theory
Macron’s vision is for Europe to be a third superpower in a world order increasingly dominated by US-China rivalry.
Opinion – Moldova’s Sandu Seeks Support for a Pro-EU Path
After months of protests organized by Moscow-friendly parties, Sandu is pushing back to demonstrate that her EU-friendly policies have public backing.
Soulcraft and Statecraft in IR: The Battle for the Human ‘Soul’
The tug of war over the human soul is the most crucial battle in global politics and yet simultaneously the least researched global battle.
Opinion – Decolonization Is Decisive in the Confrontation with Russia
Rather than succumb to hubris, the West needs to better articulate its own anti-colonial agenda in both rhetoric and actions.
The American Public’s Doubts over Democratization in China
A public that does not see political change as possible in China risks promoting policies that both reinforce hostilities and inhibit incremental change.