Why The EU Should Consider Decriminalising People Smuggling
EU member states agreed on 14 September to strengthen actions against people smugglers in the Mediterranean as part of their response to the ongoing migration
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The Refugee Crisis, Immanuel Kant And Germany’s Moral Leadership
Economists err when they think that human rationality is all about applying one’s means efficiently in order to achieve one’s ends. That the efficient application
Ten Dollars A Week Can Keep A Refugee Child Off The Streets
Just days ago, Abdul al-Kader, his four-year-old daughter, Abdelillah, draped over his shoulders, was photographed standing at a dangerous intersection in Beirut, trying to sell
Eastern Europe’s Crisis Of Shame
As thousands of refugees pour into Europe to escape the horrors of war, with many dying along the way, a different sort of tragedy has
The Migration Crisis In The EU: Between 9/11 And Climate Change
In the wake of the mounting migration crisis in Europe, Global Policy Journal General Editor David Held unpicks the reasons behind the upsurge in people
The European Union Needs To Redefine What It Means To Be A ‘Refugee’
EU member states will hold a meeting on 14 September to discuss Europe’s escalating migration crisis. As Christopher J. Ayres writes, the crisis has prompted
Breaking Europe’s Migration Paralysis
For many centuries, Europe was a continent plagued by wars, famines, and poverty. Millions of Europeans were driven to emigrate by economic and social deprivation.
German Migration Policy: The EU Is The Solution, Not The Problem!
Today Germany’s migration policy is better than its reputation would suggest. It has improved considerably over the last 20 years, though it has suffered setbacks
Beyond The Boat People: Europe’s Moral Duties To Refugees
Part of the world is still awash with conflict and poverty. Europe is a haven of peace and prosperity. Unsurprisingly, many people whose home is
Five Reasons Why Migration Into Europe Is A Problem With No Solution
Sometimes seeing things, even when one is prepared for them, is helpful in focusing the mind. A few days ago, as I got out of a
Europe’s Refugee Amnesia
After World War I, when millions of European civilians were made refugees, forced out of their homelands by enemy occupation or deportation, an international regime
We Need A Tobin Tax To Help Refugees
The tragedy of deaths at sea by refugees from the Middle East wars needs to be addressed resolutely. Europe cannot confront the problem with hesitant