EU’s migration policy destroys Niger’s smuggling economy
The EU is partnering with African countries to stop migration flows at their source. One unintended consequence? Wiping out local…
Immigration and the challenge of identity
Immigration is a fact of life in our globalized world. But how can newcomers maintain their cultural identities in an…
Becoming a U.S. citizen: Not as easy as filling out a form
Becoming a U.S. citizen can be complicated -- both clearing the procedural hurdles and assimilating. Quan Tran, who moved from…
The challenges of integration amid Brexit & Trump
All immigrants face challenges when integrating into a new culture. Brexit and Donald Trump have compounded integration difficulties for many…
UK’s Labour Party needs to heal its Brexit split
Britain's Labour Party languishes under the controversial leadership of Jeremy Corbyn. It needs to reconcile divergent camps, at odds over…
The ambiguity of the European Union dream
Students in France, Italy and Spain spent months examining the European Union. In a world in flux, they found that…
France’s Le Pen: Populism à la Trump, but with a twist
Sometimes called "France's Trump," populist Marine Le Pen is a leading candidate to become president. She's an outsider, but she…
Far-right parties put European unity under siege
First Brexit, then Donald Trump. Now the post-war push for greater European unity is under siege in crucial elections this…
Mexico considers its options in Trump era
Mexico has begun exploring its options in dealing with Donald Trump. And it has some cards up its sleeve.
Thoughts on building walls
Donald Trump wants to build a wall along the entire U.S.-Mexico border. With time, would it end up keeping Mexicans…