The irony of the violent European and American reactions to migrants in need is the history of freedom and unity we pride ourselves in. In…
While reading through the articles what dawned on me the most was the binary of illegality and legality in terms of migration however those same…
Dr. Alexander’s article, “The freedom to move isn’t a basic human right,. It depends on where you’re born” completely opened my eyes to the pre-determined…
These readings are heartbreaking because they reveal what seems to be colossal effort made by developed nations to reject migrants from their shores and pawn…
“Pull yourself up by your bootstraps!” This phrase is commonly heard in conversations when people are talking about how they have overcome some type of…
Understanding some of the earlier measures taken by the United States to prevent migration is quite eye opening. One facet, that the U.S. was one…
After reading about the origins of maritime interdiction in Kahn’s piece, I cannot say that I am surprised at the extent countries with power will…
Much of the debate on countries such as America, those in the European Union, and Australia accepting refugees is contingent on the underlying question: is…
The piece on European maritime interdiction was especially enlightening on the initial roots and beginnings of borders at sea. While disheartening, it was not surprising…
One quote that particularly stood out to me was, “While African children have long functioned as exemplary victims, Americans generally help them “over there”—during famines…
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