Since 2017, China has waged a repressive campaign against Uyghurs in an effort to destroy their ways of life. This essay considers compelled silence and compelled sound as a byproduct…
Pacific island states are among the most vulnerable to the crisis of climate change, which threatens massive displacement, tests human rights protection, and imperils territories. These large ocean…
Cultural and educational exchanges between the United States and China have become pawns in an increasingly fraught relationship. But maintaining and deepening these ties will prevent a return to the…
Venezuela is undergoing a Complex Humanitarian Emergency, a type of humanitarian crisis which is protracted throughout time, that often has a political origin, and results in forced displacement. Food…
By the end of 2020, 6.5 million Venezuelans are expected to have fled their home country, a displacement of people that rivals only Syria in its global impact. The…
The School of Foreign Service celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding with festivities during Centennial Weekend. These included a panel on humanitarian aid, its institutional challenges, and the…
The relationship between climate change and human mobility is complex, and an appreciation of its complicated dynamics is an essential precursor to formulating good public policy. A decade ago, when…
The plight of Palestinian refugees was catapulted back into the spotlight last month, after a pair of events brought the issue to the forefront of international attention. While the Trump…
Gulmira last heard from her mother via text message on October 19, 2017: “Hello, daughter. Don’t worry about me. I’m going to camp. Don’t write to me.” Shortly thereafter, the…
On February 25, Dr. Mireille Twayigira joined the Jesuit Refugee Service and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown for a discussion on ways to ensure…
