How ICE is Turing Into a Secret Police Force
Since US President Donald Trump took office in January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has become a considerably more visible and terrifying presence on American streets. In the public eye,….
Author: Clemens Franke
Greece Tightens its Asylum Policies Amid New Surge in Migration
Greece has been a primary gateway to the European Union for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia for an extended period, particularly since 2015. In recent….
Bosnia and Herzegovina Signs Agreement with the EU
On 11 June 2025, the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a new “status agreement” under which the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) will gain expanded co….
Syrians are Returning Home in Great Numbers
After the December overthrow of Assad, 500,000 Syrian refugees returned to Syria, revealed UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on X last week. In March, the International Organization for….
Aging Western Countries Need African Migrants for Labor
The majority of Africans leave Africa in legal ways, despite anti-immigrant sentiment and European politicians’ embrace of nativism. African migration will likely continue in the coming decades, expanding the diasporas….