We need to fully recognize the multifaceted character of the “violences” impacting Central American countries and the political, economic, and social precursors that drive them.
Tag: Migration
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While on some subjects reform can appear implausible, there are still numerous migration-related issues where the parliament has been able to act.
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The way in which far-right politicians were able to take advantage of the Global Compact as a tool for political posturing can be instructive.
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The Khartoum Process, which Eritrea will now lead, involves a huge range of initiatives. All are designed to reduce the number of Africans crossing the Mediterranean.
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Avoiding the extreme flows of migrants as experienced in 2015 remains a top concern irrespective of the measures employed, not least to contain the rising tide of populism rooted in anti-migrant sentiment in Europe.
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The Global Observatory has collated a few of the most creative, useful, and powerful visualizations from 2017 that shed further light on a global issue or that challenge preconceptions.
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The footage of migrants in Libya being sold by smugglers has sparked international outrage and prompted demonstrations across the globe. The African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) high-level summit tomorrow in Côte d’Ivoire is an opportunity for leaders to focus on addressing the root causes of migration and to provide a sustainable and effective response.
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The evolving and contested relationship between migration, terrorism, and violent extremism animates electorates, governments, and international organizations. For many governments and communities, this requires a careful balance between the preservation of security and an effective humanitarian response.
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At the heart of the issue is a governance vacuum that allows armed groups to control the flow of migrants in and out of Libya, presenting a unique challenge for governments in North and West Africa and EU policymakers.
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It remains under-appreciated that the decision to escape, rather than participate in conflict or otherwise exploit weaknesses of governance, makes displacement a non-violent self-protection strategy.
