Best Migration Policy Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: "Coolcations” and “Last-Chance Tourism”: How Climate Change Is Upending Vacation Planning 24:58

1h ago24:58

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Climate change is remaking vacations, particularly in hot months. Extreme heat can be deadly for tourists and events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and sea-level rise can devastate tourism-dependent communities. Tourism is also a major contributor to climate change, and some travelers have begun rethinking their plans, taking emissions into account…

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"Coolcations” and “Last-Chance Tourism”: How Climate Change Is Upending Vacation Planning 24:58

1h ago24:58

24:58

Climate change is remaking vacations, particularly in hot months. Extreme heat can be deadly for tourists and events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and sea-level rise can devastate tourism-dependent communities. Tourism is also a major contributor to climate change, and some travelers have begun rethinking their plans, taking emissions into account…

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Post-Legislative Elections in France: What Happened and What’s Next? 44:17

9h ago44:17

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In this panel, Dr Elodie Fabre and Mathieu Gallard dissect the recent French legislative elections. These two experts discuss voting trends, electoral issues, the results and possible new government, and what that may mean for France’s domestic and international policy.About the Speakers:Dr Elodie Fabre is a Lecturer in Politics and International S…

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AI and Immigration Progress and Promise 21:47

9h ago21:47

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In October 2023, President Biden issued the "Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence" with special actions related to immigration and the advancement of AI. This newest episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast looks at how President Biden's Executive Order is impacting immigration, the pro…

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The Place of France and the EU in the Face of Global Upheavals 34:14

5h ago34:14

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In his remarks to the IIEA, Édouard Philippe analyses the role of France and the EU in adapting to global upheavals. In his address, he underscores France's pivotal role in Europe, especially in promoting peace and economic cooperation, while addressing current challenges such as shifting global power dynamics, waning multilateralism, and defense p…

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Post-European Parliament Elections: What’s Next? 37:32

5h ago37:32

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This panel discusses what the next steps might be for the EU following the European Parliament elections, which took place in June. The panellists will look at where we are in the various post-election processes, as regards to appointments to the top EU jobs, the formation of the parliamentary groups, and the formation of the new Commission.About t…

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Changing the Narrative on Migration 1:05:54

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At a time when migration is one of the most pressing issues on the international agenda – and one of the most polarising – Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), reflects on why it is important to change the global narrative – from one that is highly politicised to one that captures the potential and rich …

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Rethinking Democracy Ep. 3: Economic Conditions and Support for Democracy with Daron Acemoglu and Tamara Cofman Wittes 1:02:17

2d ago1:02:17

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About the series: This is a critical year for the future of democracy. Half the world’s population will go to the polls in 2024, at a time when citizens in America and across the globe are losing faith in democratic institutions. We often view the rollback of democracy and threats to the liberal international order as separate problems, but in real…

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Crimes Against Armenian Cultural Heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh 29:18

3d ago29:18

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Since the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020, reports of crimes against Armenian cultural heritage in the territory have emerged. After Azerbaijan assumed control over Nagorno-Karabakh following a military offensive in October 2023 and the mass expulsion of the region’s ethnic Armenian population, concerns of heritage abuse have intensified. Crime…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Israel at War: A Conversation with Meir Finkel | Hoover Institution 1:13:46

5d ago1:13:46

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Join Israel Defense Forces (IDF) brigadier general Meir Finkel and Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster as they examine the current state of the Israel-Gaza war and the geopolitics of the broader Middle East. In this episode of Battlegrounds, Dr. Finkel shares his insights on the Israeli campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, examining the objectives of …

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Where Is the Money To Save Humanity? Wealthy People Have It: Chuck Collins, Institute for Policy Studies 1:21:43

4d ago1:21:43

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For years, politicians have told us we cannot afford important investments in solving climate change, poverty, pandemics and many other problems - even on issues that are critical to the survival of human civilization. But it’s not true. Wealthy people have Trillions of dollars (not billions, Trillions) that could be redirected toward solving our e…

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What’s Next? Post-UK general election 47:32

4d ago47:32

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In this IIEA webinar, Dr Tim Oliver, Director of Studies, and Senior Lecturer for the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance, Loughborough University and Dr Lisa Claire Whitten, Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, discuss the implications and outcomes of the UK general election that took place on Thursday, 4 July.About the …

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Lessons for Irish Reunification from Germany 33:13

8d ago33:13

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Prof. Tobias Lock gives a detailed examination of the constitutional and legal processes behind German reunification to highlight the substantial legal challenges that Irish unification would entail. Similar to German reunification, achieving Irish unity would necessitate negotiations at multiple levels: domestic, bilateral, and international, incl…

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Hélène Conway - Mouret, Nicolas Véron 'Whither France?' 4th of July 2024 45:20

9d ago45:20

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France is on the cusp of unprecedented political change. If opinion polls prove correct, Europe’s second largest economy and founding member of the European Union is set to elect a lower house of parliament dominated by the hard right and hard left. This edition of IIEA Insights examines the political, economic, diplomatic, and security implication…

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On the Eve of the Washington Summit: Shoring up NATO’s Vulnerable Flanks 36:13

12d ago36:13

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On July 9-11, Washington will host the leaders of NATO’s 32 member states for a special anniversary summit, celebrating 75 years since the Alliance’s founding. But the NATO heads of state and government are unlikely to spend much time reminiscing. Their agenda will be full, spanning from Ukraine, Russia, wars in the Middle East, China, terrorism, c…

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Summer's Immigration Policy Shake-Up 21:09

10d ago21:09

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In this episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke and Erickson Immigration Group attorneys Andy Finkle and Kai Bostock discuss three major immigration policy changes announced in June 2024. They break down President Biden's executive orders on asylum seekers, new work visa processes for DACA recipients, and a parole program for undocumented …

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Global Gateway Strategy: EU’s Values-Based Strategy for Enhanced International Partnerships 53:08

11d ago53:08

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Full event title 'Global Gateway Strategy: EU’s Values-Based Strategy for Enhanced International Partnerships and Sustainable Investments'In her remarks, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, presents the Global Gateway investment strategy. In a time of geopolitical turmoil and subsequent global crises, which have …

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Next-Generation Strategies to Improve Language Access in Federally Supported Programs 1:02:46

16d ago1:02:46

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More than 25 million U.S. residents have limited proficiency in English, and as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, all levels of government have an important need to deliver services, outreach, and critical health and safety information to individuals and communities who communicate in languages other than English. Providing access to public servi…

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A Less Fractured Union? Where Next for the UK’s Territorial Constitution after General Election 2024 29:48

15d ago29:48

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In his talk, Michael Kenny discusses the main themes of his new book, Fractured Union, which provides a comprehensive analysis of how and why the UK’s Union has, in his opinion, come near to breaking apart in recent years. He explores the policy options and cultural changes required in British politics and government to put the Union on a more stab…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: What Brazil’s Disastrous Flooding Says about Climate Displacement Trends 29:14

17d ago29:14

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Floods and other fast-moving natural disasters are becoming more common and more severe because of climate change. When these disasters strike, they can displace huge numbers of people. This episode turns to Brazil, where historic flooding in 2024 forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Our guest is Valéria Emília de Aquino, a huma…

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What Brazil’s Disastrous Flooding Says about Climate Displacement Trends 29:14

18d ago29:14

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Floods and other fast-moving natural disasters are becoming more common and more severe because of climate change. When these disasters strike, they can displace huge numbers of people. This episode turns to Brazil, where historic flooding in 2024 forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Our guest is Valéria Emília de Aquino, a huma…

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Addressing Myths and Misconceptions amidst the Rise of right-wing Populism 1:04:13

17d ago1:04:13

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In his presentation, Gerald Knaus argues that migration fears drive populist leaders like Viktor Orban and Donald Trump to undermine post-war liberal democracies. Using examples from Austria, France, Italy, and Germany, Dr Knaus will demonstrate how these fears have enabled the far-right to achieve their strongest results in recent European electio…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Turkey: A Strained & Critical Alliance: Insights from Ahmet Üzümcü | Hoover Institution 1:03:29

28d ago1:03:29

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In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Ahmet Üzümcü discuss the vital role of Turkey in advancing peace and prosperity in a time of economic distress; strained relations between Ankara and Washington over Turkey’s acquisition of Russian air defense systems; disagreements over US support for Syrian Kurdish forces in the fight against IS…

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Mapping Global Human Mobility in an Increasingly Complex World 1:00:13

18d ago1:00:13

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Human mobility has reached a new scale and complexity amid rapid transformations, ranging from changing climates and the COVID-19 pandemic to urbanization and demographic shifts. Following an unprecedented era of border closures during the pandemic, the past two years have seen a major rebound in human mobility, alongside new displacement crises, c…

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Iran's snap presidential elections 33:27

27d ago33:27

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Alex Vatanka (Director, MEI's Iran Program) and Ali Afshari (Iranian political analyst and pro-democracy activist) discuss Iran’s snap presidential elections, set to be held on June 28th, following the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. The 63-year-old regime loyalist was widely viewed as a leading potential s…

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Skills in the Digital Age: Equipping Citizens and Workers for the Future 1:15:30

22d ago1:15:30

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In recent years digital technologies have led to rapid economic and social change. For Ireland and Europe to adapt, grow, and prosper in the digital age it is vital that their populations are equipped with the right skills to navigate this digital transition. In this event an expert panel examines the current state of play with regards to digital s…

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Noah Smith 'American and global prospects: a view from the US west coast' 20th of June 2024 44:49

22d ago44:49

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How effective has America’s new industrial policy been to date? How seriously should western countries take the threat of a wave of cheap Chinese goods flooding the global marketplace? Is the end of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency in sight? What lessons can be drawn from Japan's 20-year history of unconventional monetary policy? And h…

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YPN - Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route 1:09:59

24d ago1:09:59

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Sally Hayden, journalist and photographer focused on migration, conflict, and humanitarian crises and an international correspondent for The Irish Times, participates in a fireside chat with IIEA Researcher Tara Kukec and a Q&A session with members. Based on her acclaimed book “My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Mig…

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Franco-German Cooperation and the Ukraine War 27:50

24d ago27:50

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About the Speech: Since the onset of Russia's war against Ukraine, the Franco-German engine has stalled. The two countries are pursuing fundamentally different policies, particularly in security, defense, and energy. Additionally, Berlin and Paris have failed to achieve significant progress on EU enlargement and reform. In this IIEA discussion, Dr …

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Connecting Immigrant Communities to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services 1:03:23

26d ago1:03:23

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Young children in immigrant and refugee families can encounter mental-health risks related to their migration and integration experiences, ranging from discrimination and economic stress to persecution and violence in the case of young refugees. Infant and early childhood mental-health (IECMH) services have the potential to provide beneficial suppo…

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Sustainable Aviation: Prospects for a Greener Future 31:57

27d ago31:57

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This panel discussion on sustainable aviation brings together leaders from industry and research. Steven Fitzgerald, Ryanair; Steven Gillard, Boeing; and Prof Marina Efthymiou, DCU, share insights into sustainability initiatives in aviation, including advancements in eco-friendly aircraft technology, operational strategies to reduce carbon emission…

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Digital Technologies and the Mental Health of Adolescents 41:12

1M ago41:12

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As adolescent mental health has declined substantially in the last decade, it has spurred pervasive concern that digitalisation and social media use might be playing a part in this phenomenon. Dr Orben reflects on the challenges and problems facing research in this space to date, and provides an overview of her team’s work in trying to address thes…

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Migration in North Africa: EU Engagement & Policies 21:33

1M ago21:33

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MEI’s North Africa & the Sahel Program Director Intissar Fakir and Guillaume Soto-Mayor discuss Soto-Mayor's paper “Libya, Tunisia, and Niger as Case Studies for Counter-Productive Anti-Migration Policies” - including how EU policies reinforce criminal patterns and empower illicit networks in these areas.…

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Diaspora Stories: Supporting STEM Education in Somaliland 36:33

1M ago36:33

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In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we hear the inspiring story of two expats from Somaliland who are transforming lives through education. Asha Farah, founder of the Burao Academy of Science & Technology, and Yasmin Mirreh, EIG Senior Attorney and volunteer and advocate, talk about how STEM education has become a beacon of hope for S…

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50th Anniversary of Ireland’s International Development Programme: Priorities and Challenges Ahead 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

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In his remarks, the Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Seán Fleming T.D., discusses the legacy and significant achievements of Irish Aid 50. He outlines Ireland’s strong and consistent focus on ending poverty and hunger and how reaching the furthest behind first, especially in Africa, is at the heart of Irish Aid’s pr…

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Paul Cotter, Michelle Norris 'Housing policy - international evidence on what works' - June 6th 2024 46:13

2M ago46:13

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'Housing policy – international evidence on what works'Paul Cotter, Principal Officer in the Economics Division of the Department of Finance, and Michelle Norris, Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy at University College Dublinand, in conversation with Dan O’Brien, IIEA Chief Economist…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mexico: Elections, Migration, and Security | Hoover Institution 47:09

1M ago47:09

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In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Jorge Castañeda discuss the future of Mexico and Mexican-US relations, on Friday, May 31, 2024. Former foreign minister of Mexico and renowned public intellectual, political scientist, and prolific writer Jorge Castañeda Gutman joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to share his insights on curr…

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A Changing Europe in a Changing World 37:54

2M ago37:54

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In his address to the IIEA, former President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, discusses current global developments and how these relate to the European challenges of our time. In Mr Van Rompuy’s opinion, these challenges include democracy, leadership, strategic autonomy, deindustrialisation, immigration, and potential institutional chan…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Migration, Climate Change, and Security in the Pacific 25:43

1M ago25:43

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The U.S. military has long warned that climate change poses a challenge to global security. Instability and insecurity can be a result of unmanaged migration, with the potential for widespread climate displacement creating tensions in host communities. And they could also spark additional migration, if people flee precarious political dynamics. Thi…

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Migration, Climate Change, and Security in the Pacific 25:43

2M ago25:43

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The U.S. military has long warned that climate change poses a challenge to global security. Instability and insecurity can be a result of unmanaged migration, with the potential for widespread climate displacement creating tensions in host communities. And they could also spark additional migration, if people flee precarious political dynamics. Thi…

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