COVID-19: An acute threat for Africa’s most vulnerable
Social distancing is the world's way of fighting COVID-19. But in Africa, sprawling slums and teeming refugee camps pose a…
Refugees flee in record numbers around the world
The world's refugee population is growing. But the countries where migration is most contentious is not where most refugees are…
Frantic boat people on a Greek shore
Boat people fleeing war, oppression and poverty wash up on a Greek island after braving a dangerous sea crossing from…
Is the world doing enough for Syrian refugees?
Are Arab nations doing enough to help Middle Eastern refugees, especially from Syria? Should Europe be doing more?
Europe’s refugee crisis?
Is Europe facing a refugee crisis? Is it Europe's crisis? The answer to both questions is "no," according to two…
Economic migrants versus refugees
The world is grappling with its biggest migrant crisis since World War Two. Waves of desperate families crossing Europe are…
New barriers in Europe keep people out, not in
In 1989, Hungary opened its border with Austria in a move that helped bring down the Iron Curtain. Today new…