Immigration

Italy Setting Trends in the European Radical Right: The Success of Fratelli d’Italia

21.01.2025 , in ((Rising Populist Radical Right)) , ((No Comments))

Fratelli D’Italia (FdI), Italy’s leading Populist Radical Right (PRR) party, has become a model for far-right movements across Europe following its success in the Italian elections in 2022. The party was extremely successful in presenting itself as a novelty within the context of radical right populism. Its main tenets – ...

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Amidst Climate-Induced (Im)Mobility: Field Insights from Jyotirmath, India

27.11.2024 , in ((Climate-Induced Migration)) , ((No Comments))

As climate disasters intensify in India, little is known about its effects on internal migration in regions like the Himalayas. In Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, known as India’s “sinking town,” many people choose to stay despite ongoing disasters. Their decisions are shaped by deep cultural ties, economic struggles, and environmental pressures that ...

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The Quiet Strength of Japan’s Friendship Associations in Supporting Immigrants

25.09.2024 , in ((Politics)) , ((No Comments))

As Japan grapples with labor shortages and a rapidly aging population, its peri-urban cities increasingly rely on immigrants. Yet, without a cohesive national immigration policy, grassroots organizations like International Friendship Associations (IFAs) quietly provide the only community support for many immigrants. Offering services such as language education and legal guidance, ...

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