Commentary
Hard-line approaches to asylum policy are increasingly common, with crackdowns proposed even by parties that traditionally hold liberal views on migration. Does this shift represent a break with Europe’s fundamental values?
Thomas de Waal
Research
Reintegrating Iraqis Returning Home After Conflict: Lessons from Variation Between Four Communities
Return policies and reintegration programming must consider the specificities of local communities and their internal dynamics.
Published on Jan 8, 2025
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