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Mobility and Immobility in International Migration Trajectories

24.10.2024 , in ((Crises and (Im)mobility Regimes)) , ((No Comments))

The definition of migration has been subject to long conceptual discussions throughout history. Studies that investigate human migrations crossing national borders have failed to adequately account for the notion of mobility. One of the central objectives of the nccr – on the move is to explore the interconnectedness of migration ...

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Is It Still Worth Arguing Over the Concept of “Climate Refugee”?

20.02.2024 , in ((Climate-Induced Migration)) , ((No Comments))

Refugee lawyers have long contested the popular use of the term “climate refugee.” What could seem like legal nitpicking has the merit of highlighting major differences in legal categories. It also reveals international law’s current inability to offer adequate systematic solutions to forced cross-border displacement caused by climate change. Nonetheless, ...

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How Trade Agreements Shape Switzerland’s Immigration Policy

23.08.2023 , in ((Gestion migratoire)) , ((No Comments))
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Preferential trade agreements (PTAs) are meant to facilitate trade between countries. Yet, beneath the surface of these economic treaties lies a lesser-known dimension that extends beyond trade – the intricate regulation of international migration. A new dataset produced by researchers from the nccr – on the move based on these ...

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