Why Cutting Off Aid to Central American Countries Won’t Curb Migration to the U.S.
Slashing aid is counterproductive because foreign assistance can address the root causes of migration, such as violence and poverty, argues one expert.
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Beto O’Rourke’s Immigration Plan Would Treat the Problem More Like a Refugee Crisis
The 2020 Democratic candidate's plan also includes $5 billion in aid funding to multiple Central American countries.
Will a Border Wall Work? Look to Europe.
Europe's 2015–16 refugee crisis shows stricter border control doesn't stop migration. Often, it makes it more dangerous.
A New Report Links Climate Change, the Arab Spring, and Mass Migration
The study pinpoints a particular area and time period where climate change had a profound impact: countries affected by the Arab Spring between 2010 and 2012.
Viewfinder: Venezuelan Migrants Bring the Holidays With Them
A Venezuelan migrant rests next to a Christmas tree at an improvised camp near a bus terminal in Bogota, Colombia.
At COP24, Will Climate Action Include Basic Protections for Human Rights?
In the final hours of COP24, human rights activists lament that nations still consider human rights a bargaining chip in climate negotiations.
Letter From Boa Vista, Brazil: Exodus From Venezuela
In the Brazilian state of Roraima, newcomers arrive every day by car, bus, and bicycle.
‘Not Doing Anything Is No Longer Acceptable’: A Conversation With Alice Thomas, Climate Refugee Expert
In many ways, 2018 is the year of the refugee. At United States borders, Mediterranean shores, and Asian cities, millions are fleeing war, hunger, and persecution in search of safety and shelter. And scientists believe things will only get worse due to climate change.
Conservationists Are Creating Safer Animal Crossings
To help animals navigate our fast-paced highway systems nature conservationists have started building infrastructure designed specifically for critters.
A Conversation About ‘Border Work’ in West Africa
A conversation with professor Philippe M. Frowd about his new book, which details both the politics and everyday realities in places like Senegal.