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POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary South Africa is witnessing a surge in anti-migrant sentiment, with the citizen movement ‘March and March’ demanding the expulsion of undocumented migrants. This has led to violent protests, mass departures, and…

POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has raised concerns over Serbia’s visa-free regime for Russian and Chinese nationals, which is reportedly facilitating irregular migration into the European Union. The…

POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 4 min read Executive Summary The European Union is urging Western Balkan countries to align their visa policies with EU standards to curb the misuse of visa-free regimes by citizens of Russia, China, Turkey, and other…

POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary The atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, Sudan, have led to crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and unimaginable suffering for civilians, particularly children. Amnesty International’s report…

POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary Germany’s ‘Demokratie leben!’ program, aimed at combating extremism and fostering societal cohesion, has undergone significant reforms under Family Minister Karin Prien. Stricter eligibility criteria, oversight by the domestic intelligence agency, and…

POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 3 min read Executive Summary Under President Donald Trump’s administration, significant shifts in migration policies have emerged, including attempts to alter birthright citizenship and the deportation of migrants to remote locations like Palau. These changes reflect…

POLICY BRIEF: 2026-09-24 ⏱ 4 min read Executive Summary The ongoing protests in Albania over a development project in the Vjosë-Nartë protected area highlight critical gaps in EU conditionality during the pre-accession phase. While the EU’s Stabilization and Association Agreement…