Syrian Refugeehood, Racism and the Lebanese Question
Today, while the Lebanese sectarian system is discriminatory par excellence, whether between the Lebanese themselves or against the “other,” it…
Challenging the African Migration Narrative
An African perspective is needed to demystify all myths, fears, and misconceptions surrounding the narrative of African migration. It is…
Homeless Migrants Are Harassed, Chased, and Cleared Out by the French Police
A French activist screamed to police officers that violently cleared out a temporary camp in central Paris, “They are human…
Greek Refugee Camps Lack the Minimum Standards for Human Life
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, Greek refugee camps lack the minimum standards for human life and refugees and…
Will One Million People return to Syria’s Safe Zone?
It is clear that if 350,000 Syrian refugees returned back to the tiny areas of northern Aleppo and Afrin, the…
Turkey’s Syrian Refugee Question
Turkey has recently increased control over immigration as well as the irregular settlement of Syrians, due to increasing social disturbances,…
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
With the support of the EU states and the US, Turkey could convince Russia to establish a security belt in…
The Issues at Stake in Social Integration of Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Latest news show that some vulnerabilities regarding Syrian refugees in Turkey still persist and the country needs to adapt a…
The Rise of Hate Speech against Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Some right-wing extremist politicians in Turkey blame refugees for the ongoing economic problems and for the level of unemployment. Since…
The Syrian Regime’s Strategy of Forced Migration
Forced migration and displacement are among the unlawful and most effective measures that the Assad regime has been using. However,…
The Resettlement of Refugees: A Test for European Values
Even though there has been a decrease in the number of arrivals, EU member states seem to be reckless about…
Anti-Refugee Sentiment Ahead of Turkey’s Local Elections
In the run up to the local elections to be held on March 31, anti-refugee rhetoric targeting Syrian refugees have…
Soylu: Almost 300,000 Syrians returned to their homes after Turkey’s operations
Speaking at the 2nd coordination meeting for the Combat Against Irregular Migration in Edirne during the weekend, Turkey’s Minister of…
Germany: From the Refugee Problem to the Crisis of the Liberal Democratic System
The current crisis in Germany is a representation of what is also happening in other European countries governed by liberal…
Turkey & Russia renew confidence ahead of October 15 demilitarization deadline
Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced that the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the demilitarized zone of Idlib was completed.…
EU Refugee Management 101: Turn away boats, burn camps, close airports
“We will close the airports as we closed the ports.” This remark is a well substantiated one as Salvini came…
Amid Worldwide Hypocrisy, Turkey becomes the Global Paragon of Humanity and Hospitality
Whilst refugees, or the threat thereof, has become a political leverage to win elections in many European countries left and…
EU fault lines: Brexit, Belt and Road Initiative and rising Germany
The centrifugal forces in the EU are increasing and among the integration and enlargement dynamics of the EU, whether it…
