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Feb 6, 2025

Elliot Ackerman outlines the strategic case for taking Afghan refugees after 2021 Taliban takeover in a New York Times article

On February 1, Elliot Ackerman, a nonresident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece in the New York Times that discussed the hundreds of remaining Afghan refugees, especially those who assisted US and allied forces, still struggling to find a new home abroad. In the opinion piece, Ackerman argued that accepting the “stranded” Afghans […]

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New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2025

What to expect from Rubio’s trip to Central America and the Caribbean

By Jason Marczak, María Fernanda Bozmoski

The US secretary of state lands in Panama on February 1 to kick off his first foreign trip. Here’s what to expect at every stop on migration, security, and more.

Caribbean Migration

AfricaSource

Jan 24, 2025

Immigration looms large over US-Africa relations in 2025

By Alexander Tripp

Immigration will likely top the United States’ agenda in its relations with African nations in the months to come.

Africa Migration

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 16, 2025

Policy uncertainty looms in Canada as Trudeau resigns

By Randall Morck

With its prime minister of nine years stepping down and Donald Trump’s recent victory across the border, Canada faces a period of political uncertainty. In 2025, the nation must navigate contentious policy debates on immigration, healthcare, and trade relationships, all while preparing for a pivotal election.

Economy & Business Education

Insights & Impact

Jan 6, 2025

Palkar on India’s Other Demographic Dividend

By Srujan Palkar

Read the full article for the South Asian Herald

India Migration

In the News

Jan 6, 2025

Warrick quoted in The Washington Post on the incoming presidential administration’s visa debate

On December 28, Thomas S. Warrick, director of the Future of DHS project at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and a nonresident senior fellow at the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative, was quoted in The Washington Post on the discussion within the incoming Trump administration on H-1B visas, which allow highly-skilled immigrants to […]

Economy & Business Migration

Spotlight

Dec 20, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025: Ten predictions to shape the year ahead

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

As we look to 2025, what will define the future of Latin America and the Caribbean? How will the region navigate the changing global economy and the challenges posed by climate change, migration and security? With new leadership in the US, how will Washington engage with the region moving forward? Join in and be a part of our ten-question poll on the future of LAC.

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UkraineAlert

Dec 12, 2024

Foreign troops help Putin avoid pitfalls of another Russian mobilization

By Katherine Spencer

Russia’s growing use of foreign troops in Ukraine is a dangerous trend that promises to prolong the war and has the potential to fuel international instability, writes Katherine Spencer.

Central Asia Conflict

New Atlanticist

Nov 19, 2024

Border security and the future of DHS: Will Trump 2.0 earn the public’s trust?

By Thomas S. Warrick

The incoming US president has promised mass deportations, but there are three circumstances that could erode public support for the plans.

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Uncategorized

Nov 19, 2024

Warrick joins CBS Evening News to discuss Trump plan to use military for mass deportations

By Atlantic Council

Migration Resilience & Society

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