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Friday, 14 Aug 2026
Echoes of Partition: Migration, borders and shared humanity

Mid-August marks the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947, but also the mass migration and violence that followed in the wake of Partition.

Monday, 3 Aug 2026
When the deadline looms: political crises, displacement and the clock

In January 2017, the streets of Banjul, the tiny capital of The Gambia, fell silent. Shops shuttered. Families packed bags. Tens of thousands of people streamed across the border into Senegal – not because war had broken out, but because a deadline was approaching.

Wednesday, 13 May 2026
The Gaza effect

Following the war in Gaza, killings of journalists and UN staff have become part of Israel's modus operandi. If we allow these actions to continue, we risk them becoming a model for others.

Friday, 27 Feb 2026
What problems are third‑country asylum centres intended to solve?

The EU is considering moving parts of asylum processing out of Europe, and several countries are pushing for third-country solutions.