In many countries, particularly in Europe, immigration is increasingly framed as a security issue.Mainstream politicians, bowing to pressure from fear-mongering populists, are calling for tighter restrictions, and some countries are openly flouting their legal obligation and mora

Migration continues to dominate political debate in many countries. Rightly so: the issue affects economies and societies worldwide.But public opinion on this crucial topic tends to be shaped by emotions, rather than facts.

This year is likely to be the most momentous for refugee protection and migration since the signing of the Geneva Convention in 1951.Depending on the choices we make, we will either help create more open societies, based on greater international cooperation, or we will abet autho

The Mediterranean migration crisis has delivered two critical lessons.First, Europe and the international community have grossly inadequate systems for protecting vulnerable migrants.Second, in the absence of such systems, populist leaders will prey on fear to gain political supp