Immigration Politics: Refugees in Turkey and the 2023 Elections Article In order for Turkey to overcome its refugee crisis, elites need to accept the country’s new reality, change their rhetoric, and devise integration policies that foster social harmony and protect Turkey’s new residents. By Merve Tahiroğlu
Afghanistan forces digital-ethics reckoning Analysis The Taliban takeover in Kabul, the frantic evacuation efforts of foreign nationals and vulnerable Afghans, and the fear among those left behind of being targeted by the new regime are shining a spotlight on the double-edged nature of government data collection as well as digital communication tools in times of crisis. By Angela Chen
In the name of the European Union: on the significance of words Commentary In recent days, there has been a lot of talk in the EU about an emerging “wave of refugees” or “migration disaster”. However, the real disaster is the failure of Western governments to rescue people from Afghanistan who deserve our protection, the Director of our office in Brussels, Eva van de Rakt, comments. By Eva van de Rakt
The Taliban are back in control: what next for Afghan migration in and outside of the country? Background The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in recent days has brought new dimensions of human suffering and political crisis. Afghans are fearful of encountering hostile environments in their neighbouring countries and, in the case of Pakistan, possible security threats for ethnic and religious minorities. By Dr. Sanaa Alimia
Friend or foe? Redefining Turkey's Afghanistan Policy Outside NATO Analysis Turkish President Erdogan, usually a friend of many and often harsh words, needed almost a week before he took a stand on the Taliban takeover in Kabul. By Kristian Brakel
On the border: Greece’s response to Afghan asylum seekers Commentary Just days after Taliban violently seized control of Afghanistan, the Greek Minister for Migration and Asylum, Notis Mitarakis, has warned of a repeat of the situation in 2015 and announced that Greece will not be the “gateway to Europe for illegal Afghan migrants”. By Neda Noraie-Kia
“2015 must never be allowed to happen again”: that is the mantra Commentary This short sentence is all you need to understand why the German government committed an error of judgment concerning Afghanistan. An error of judgment that kills people every day – and democracy throughout the world as well, by the way. By Dr. Ines Kappert
Afghanistan: saving lives and securing futures! Appeal What is needed now is a special programme to resettle people living in danger in Afghanistan and to give Afghan nationals already living in Germany the right to remain and prospects for their futures! By Barbara Unmüßig and Kirsten Krampe
EU Policies toward Turkey and Avenues for Cooperation with the U.S.: Protecting Shrinking Democratic Spaces, Safeguarding Multilateral Principles E-Paper The U.S. and EU should be consistent in their efforts to protect shrinking democratic spaces and multilateral principles. pdf