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Nicholas R. Micinski

Nicholas R. Micinski

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Trump’s tariff threats fit a growing global phenomenon: hardball migration diplomacy

Trump isn’t alone in using tariffs, travel bans and sanctions to make countries play ball on deportations. But the other side of migration diplomacy can be incentives for countries willing to take on refugees.

Trump’s tariff threats fit a growing global phenomenon: hardball migration diplomacy
MidEast|News|World

Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war

Mass forced movement of people has been used in conflicts to serve three goals: population control, territorial expansion and as a sorting mechanism. All three could be in play in Gaza.

Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war
MidEast|News|World

Funding for refugees has long been politicized − punitive action against UNRWA and Palestinians fits that pattern

The US is among more than a dozen countries to freeze funding to UN agency providing aid to displaced Gazans over allegations of complicity in the Oct. 7 attack.

Funding for refugees has long been politicized − punitive action against UNRWA and Palestinians fits that pattern
Europe|News|World

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers

The proposed EU asylum and migration reforms focus on securing borders and making it easier to deport people, with little protection for migrants and asylum seekers.

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
MidEast|News|World

A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement

A year on from the Hamas attacks and Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza, new fronts of fighting are creating another generation of displaced people across the region.

A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement
MidEast|World

Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk

Millions of Palestinian refugees are set to suffer as a result of banning the UN agency, piling pressure on the US, which has warned of ‘consequences.’

Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk

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