This book examines Syrian displacement since the start of the 2011 conflict. It considers how neighboring refugee-hosting states namely Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon have responded to Syrian refugees, as well as how the international humanitarian community has assisted and protected refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Miller examines Syrian displacement as it relates to EU and US policies, and relates Syrian displacement to broader themes and debates on the international refugee regime and humanitarian intervention.
The book argues that displacement is not a mere symptom...
This book examines Syrian displacement since the start of the 2011 conflict. It considers how neighboring refugee-hosting states namely Jordan, Tur...
International organizations (IOs) that focus on refugees are finding themselves spread increasingly thin. As the scale of displacement reaches historic levels--protracted refugee situations now average 26 years--organizations are staying for years on end, often working well beyond their original mandates. In some cases, IOs may even act as a substitute for the state. This book considers the conditions under which surrogacy occurs and what it means for the organization's influence on the state. It looks specifically at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as a surrogate...
International organizations (IOs) that focus on refugees are finding themselves spread increasingly thin. As the scale of displacement reaches hist...
