Refugees

July 28, 2021

A new migration crisis looms on the horizon. Where will people go when a changing climate renders their homelands uninhabitable? And what can governments do about it?

Critical State

Family in conflict: Part II

Inkstick Media

July 27, 2021

Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive into new research on how family networks allow people who flee violence to survive in their new homes.

Refugees

This young folklorist is on a mission to preserve Rohingya stories before it's too late

The World

July 26, 2021

Mohammed Rezuwan, 24, lives in Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp. He’s gathering Rohingya folk stories before a generation of storytellers dies off.

Global Politics

'Eritrean forces have to get out of Ethiopia,' analyst says

The World

July 15, 2021

Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined The World's host Carol Hills to help make sense of the unfolding situation in Tigray.

Top of The World

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse assassinated in overnight attack

The World

July 07, 2021

Haiti's president Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in an overnight attack on his residence, while the first lady remains in the hospital. And, Iran sees widespread blackouts that disrupt communications and transportation. Plus, the British parliament proposes transferring asylum-seekers to a third country while their cases are processed, in what rights groups call a violation fo international law.

Conflict

Ethiopia’s federal government announces ceasefire as Tigray forces make gains in the region

The World

June 29, 2021

The latest development is a striking turnabout — six months ago, Ethiopia’s federal troops launched a major offensive on the city, chased the Tigray forces out and installed an interim government in the city.

Borders

Vice President Kamala Harris calls situation at the US-Mexico border 'tough' during visit there

Associated Press

June 25, 2021

In her first trip to the US-Mexico border as vice president, Kamala Harris called for a comprehensive approach and taking into account the "root causes" of migration.

Immigration

A new generation of DACA youth depends on Biden for support

The World

June 24, 2021

DACA was introduced in 2012 by the Obama administration to protect undocumented youth from deportation.

Migration

Turkey’s Lake Van: A dangerous crossroads on the migrant trail

The World

June 24, 2021

As Turkey steps up migration controls, Afghan asylum-seekers take bigger risks. More than 800 people have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea this year alone.

Borders

US Border Patrol launches new marine unit amid rise in maritime smuggling

The World

June 24, 2021

More than 1,000 people have been apprehended while being smuggled at sea so far this year.

Refugees

Climate migration has begun, and it's only getting worse, expert says

Family in conflict: Part II

This young folklorist is on a mission to preserve Rohingya stories before it's too late

'Eritrean forces have to get out of Ethiopia,' analyst says

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse assassinated in overnight attack

Ethiopia’s federal government announces ceasefire as Tigray forces make gains in the region

Vice President Kamala Harris calls situation at the US-Mexico border 'tough' during visit there

A new generation of DACA youth depends on Biden for support

Turkey’s Lake Van: A dangerous crossroads on the migrant trail

US Border Patrol launches new marine unit amid rise in maritime smuggling

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