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States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

Emmanuel Comte, PhD

This podcast draws on new research to unpack the forces shaping migration flows and the political conflicts surrounding them—from policies and refugee crises to workforce dynamics and integration. Dr. Comte hosts world-class thinkers, policymakers, and innovators to tackle the big questions of our time: Does mobility drive prosperity or conflicts? How do states manage human movement? What’s next for a world on the move? Dr. Emmanuel Comte is a historian of human movement who has lived and worked

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00:53:16

#11 How German emigration shaped Hitler's quest for...

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/05/08

Prof. Brendan Simms, author of "Hitler: Only the World Was Enough," delves into the history of German emigration, from the eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries, and explores how Hitler's fixation on emigration shaped his geopolitical thinking and, ultimately, his approach to conquest and annexation, including his pursuit of Lebensraum or living space. The conversation investigates the role of German settler expansion in Hitler's wars, particularly in Poland and Ukraine, the

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01:08:39

#10 The secret lives of Europe's irregular migrants

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/04/10

In this episode, we delve into the world of irregular migrants in Europe, accompanied by Maurizio Ambrosini, a distinguished expert and Professor of Sociology of Migration at the University of Milan. Our conversation unfolds, addressing the present state of irregular migration, the economic livelihood and living conditions of immigrants, as well as the roles played by immigration policies and researchers in addressing this pressing issue. Don't miss this exploration into the lives of those who

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00:51:32

#9 Unravelling the journey: migration flows to Europe...

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/04/03

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Heaven Crawley, a leading expert on international migration and refugee issues. We uncover the driving forces and routes of migration to Europe, shedding light on the motivations behind these movements – from conflict and persecution to poverty. As we delve into the challenges and risks migrants endure, we also discuss the public's demand for information and knowledge while confronting prevailing migration discourse. Furthermore, we investigate the crucial

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01:58:33

#8 The refugees in the Ukraine War

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/02/23

In this episode, host Dr Emmanuel Comte speaks with Prof. Ivan Katchanovski, a political scientist and expert on conflicts in Ukraine. They discuss the largest movement of population in Europe since the aftermath of World War II: the refugees in the Ukraine War. More than 8 million refugees from Ukraine have been recorded across Europe, and millions have been displaced within the country. The conversation covers the causes of the conflict, push and pull factors for refugee outflows, geopolitical and

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01:11:33

#7 Informing about immigration with Por Causa

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Lucila Rodriguez-Alarcón, the director and co-founder of Por Causa, a Madrid-based organization that works to improve the narrative on immigration in Europe and America. They discuss Por Causa's impactful work, including their study on the industry of migration control in Melilla, Spain (https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2019-05-06/melilla-corrupcion-partido-popular_1975922/), and the organisation's successful business model. The guest also shares insights on the power

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01:18:24

#6 Ludwig von Mises and immigration restrictions

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Phillip W. Magness on the views of the economist Ludwig von Mises on immigration restrictions. They discuss recent distortions of Mises' thoughts on this subject and why they happened. Ludwig von Mises is one of the major figures of the Austrian school of economics. Dr Magness' article on this subject is available here: https://econjwatch.org/articles/misrepresenting-mises-quotation-editing-and-a-rejection-of-peer-review-at-cambridge-university-press.

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01:14:22

#5 Does Salafism lead to jihadism?

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Mohamed-Ali Adraoui, author of the newly published book Understanding Salafism, on the relationship between Salafism and jihadism. They explore the factors that contribute to jihadism and consider the role of cultural conflicts between natives and immigrants. They delve into the discourse against "jihadism" and its impact on the spiral of violence between jihadi groups and those opposing them.

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01:53:43

#4 Germany's role in European migration governance

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte and Alberto Cunha, a PhD candidate at King's College London, discuss the role of Germany in European migration governance. They review the concept of hegemony and its evolution, explore the current state of the EU's migration regime, and consider potential scenarios for the future.

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01:34:35

#3 Immigration, human rights, and politics in the UK

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Alain Zysset, a senior research fellow at the School of Law of the University of Glasgow and currently on leave to conduct research at the PluriCourts Centre of Excellence at the University of Oslo. An expert of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Dr Zysset discusses the recent clash between the British government and the ECHR over the transfer of immigrants to Rwanda. They delve into the principles at stake, the historical context, and the broader implications

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01:17:51

#2 The state, migration, and elections in France

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Francis Ghilès, a seasoned journalist with 50 years of experience covering topics related to France, the Maghreb, and political institutions. They explore the role of migration in the recent electoral cycle in France, analyse the rise of personal movements, and the concentration of power in the country.

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00:55:32

#1 Turkey and migration in Europe

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Dr Emmanuel Comte and Senem Aydın-Düzgit, a professor of international relations at Sabancı University in Istanbul, delve into Turkey's role in European migration affairs, including the relationships between the EU and Turkey on immigration issues, and conclude on the broader dynamics shaping migration in Europe.

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