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17 Oct 2024 2 minute read 1 comment Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) report analyzes the potential impact of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants using recent 2022 data. It highlights the devastating effects such a policy would have on families, the economy, and soci...
16 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR Research on deportations reveals that forced removals of migrants do not effectively achieve their stated goals of deterring future migration, improving public safety, or boosting native-born employment. While deportations may temporarily reduc...
15 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR Hindu nationalism, driven by far-right groups like the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has increasingly targeted religious minorities in India, particularly Christians and Muslims. Using modern technology like WhatsApp, these groups organize force...
13 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Once proponents of a unified asylum system under the EU Pact, European governments are now behaving arbitrarily and undermining their collective responsibilities. Countries like the Netherlands and France, which championed burdensome border proc...
12 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR Economic growth has become a central focus for leaders across the Atlantic as Europe and the United States grapple with slowdowns that threaten their global influence and security. Europe faces high debt, demographic decline, and underinvestm...
11 Oct 2024 2 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric represent a clear threat to democracy and the rule of law in the United States. He has consistently used legal delays to evade accountability, undermining the judicial system. Trump's attempts to disrupt...
10 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR: Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is expected to reshape Mexico's relationship with the EU. With the stalled EU-Mexico Global Agreement (GA) needing modernization, the EU should prioritize engaging Mexico to strengthen trade ties...
10 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Donald Trump’s proposed “Schedule F” executive order could drastically alter the U.S. civil service system by reclassifying thousands of federal employees as political appointees. This change would give the president direct control over caree...
9 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR: The ongoing conflict between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, and other actors in the Middle East showcases rampant violations of international law and human rights by all parties involved. Israel has been accused of disproportionate use of force, ta...
8 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The Democratic Party has shifted its U.S.-Mexico border policy toward a more security-oriented stance, distancing itself from its previous focus on reversing Trump-era restrictions. This change is driven by unprecedented migration levels, which...
