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World of Migration

Migration Policy Institute
Immigration
Immigration Policy
United States
Cohere
South Korea
Intergroup Contact Theory
Cuba
Social Psychology
UNHCR
World Food Programme
USAID
Micheal Gumisiriza
Demographics
Asylum and Refugees
Low Wage Migration
Policy Trade-Offs
Spain
World Cup 2026
Refugee Convention
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Much has changed—and is changing—in the world of migration and integration policy. Migration management has become more complex as flows have diversified in types and origins; overtaxed humanitarian protection systems globally are facing record challenges; societies have become more polarized, with immigration often used as a wedge issue; climate migration is an ever-growing area of concern for th... more

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Sudan is experiencing the world's largest displacement crisis, with nearly 14 million people forcibly displaced by civil war, famine, and acute food insecurity. Yet the scale of suffering has not translated into proportionate global attention or fund... more

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The FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is the largest in history and first to be co-organized by three countries. Yet for international fans, ever stricter U.S. immigration admissions and enforcement policies hav... more

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Cuba is facing one of its deepest economic crises in decades, and the United States has significantly narrowed the legal pathways that once made it the primary destination for Cuban migrants. As a result, migration patterns are shifting across the Am... more

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Why has immigration become so politically divisive – and why is it so difficult for governments to design policies that satisfy both public concerns and economic needs?

In this episode, MPI’s Meghan Benton speaks with Madeleine Sumption, Director of... more

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With the world’s lowest fertility rate and one of the fastest-aging populations, South Korea is confronting a shrinking workforce and mounting economic pressures. Immigration has become part of the policy conversation, but questions remain about how ... more

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Foreign aid budgets have been slashed significantly by governments in the United States, Europe, and beyond, raising questions about what humanitarian assistance will look like in practice. Recent and abrupt funding cuts by major donors are already a... more

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The global humanitarian protection system is at a critical juncture. It is under major strain as record numbers of people have been forced out of their homes by a complex array of factors and protracted crises. Yet at the same time, a system created ... more

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The fact there is a growing backlash to immigration in communities around the world is well established. What is less discussed are the solutions to address decline in social cohesion and rise in mistrust, misinformation, and prejudice. Meaningful co... more

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Recent Guests

Albert Samaha
Veteran investigative sports journalist; wrote for The New Yorker; former Washington Post staffer
The New Yorker (author)
Episode: When Sports and U.S. Immigration Policy Collide
María José Espinosa Carrillo
Executive Director of the Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas (CEDA); economist and foreign policy expert
Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas (CEDA)
Episode: America’s Closing Door: Where Do Cuban Migrants Go Now?
Madeleine Sumption
Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, member of the Migration Advisory Committee
University of Oxford / Migration Observatory, Migration Advisory Committee
Episode: Why Is Immigration Policy So Hard to Get Right?
Juyoung Jang
Senior Policy Researcher, Chief of the Policy Research Department, Migration Research and Training Center
Migration Research and Training Center, Korea
Episode: The Role of Immigration as South Korea Navigates Demographic Decline
Micheal Gumisiriza
Program lead at Cohere, working with refugee-led organizations and host community grassroots leaders in Africa
Cohere
Episode: Humanitarian Assistance in a Time of Deep Foreign Aid Cuts
Vincent Cochetel
Former UNHCR official, Protection expert
UNHCR (former)
Episode: Humanitarian Protection at a Crossroads: What Future for the Strained Refugee System?
Linda Tropp
Professor of Social Psychology, Director of the Psychology of Peace and Violence Program
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Amid Backlash to Immigration, Can Contact Smooth Relations between Groups of Diverse Backgrounds?

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Ariel Ruiz Soto
Host of World of Migration
Valerie Lacarte
Host of World of Migration
Meghan Benton
Host of the episode, Director of Global Programs at MPI
Lawrence Huang
Host of World of Migration
Natalia Banulescu-Bogdan
Host of World of Migration

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Humanitarian Protection at a Crossroads: What Future for the Strained Refugee System?
Q: What are the prospects for reform of the Refugee Convention or regional agreements, and what would a constructive path look like?
The guest suggests regional arrangements to contextualize the Convention and warns that any broad protocol would need to preserve core protections while acknowledging capacity and political realities, with an emphasis on prevention and durable solutions.
Humanitarian Protection at a Crossroads: What Future for the Strained Refugee System?
Q: Is it UNHCR's role to signal alarm on crossing red lines or to be pragmatists, and how did that tension influence strategy?
The guest argues that UNHCR must balance safeguarding norms with pragmatic action, signaling alarms when necessary but also engaging in practical regional and policy adaptations to manage current pressures and public trust.
Humanitarian Protection at a Crossroads: What Future for the Strained Refugee System?
Q: Could you explain to the audience what the role of UNHCR is and how's that changed over time during your tenure?
UNHCR was created in 1950 to encourage ratification and oversee the Refugee Convention, and over time it expanded into internal displacement issues, crisis management, and adapting to protracted displacement, while facing a more politicized landscape and mixed movements.
Amid Backlash to Immigration, Can Contact Smooth Relations between Groups of Diverse Backgrounds?
Q: Is the problem too much contact with different groups or not enough?
Tropp emphasizes that it's not merely the amount of contact but the quality and structure of interactions; meaningful, repeated engagement under the right conditions reduces threat more effectively than superficial contact.
Amid Backlash to Immigration, Can Contact Smooth Relations between Groups of Diverse Backgrounds?
Q: Okay. Let's start with some basics. So the first question is, can you help us understand a little bit more about the relationship between diversity and intergroup conflict?
Dr. Tropp explains that diversity can increase friction in some contexts, but the key is how groups come into contact. When contact is meaningful, equal-status, institutionally supported, and cooperative, prejudice declines and intergroup threat diminishes.

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What is World of Migration about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on migration policy, governance, and the social and economic implications of population movement. Across episodes, listeners encounter nuanced discussions of asylum systems, labor migration, demographic change, regional migration dynamics, and the political trade-offs policymakers face. The conversations frequently bring in researchers, policymakers, journalists, and practitioners to illuminate how laws, funding, and public narratives shape real-world outcomes for migrants and host communities. A notable strength is its evidence-based approach combined with accessible storytelling, making complex policy trade-offs understandable for decision-makers, advocates, and informed listeners who want to deepen their understanding ... more

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