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Business and Bludgeon at the Border: a Transnational Political Economy of Human Displacement in Thailand and Burma

Transnational economic integration between Thailand and Burma is intimately linked to protection for Burmese refugees in Thailand. In the case of Burmese nationals who seek safety in Thailand, their protection becomes more negotiable as economic integration with Thailand proceeds. Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of Burmese citizens have fled beyond the borders of their state, … Continue reading Business and Bludgeon at the Border: a Transnational Political Economy of Human Displacement in Thailand and Burma

“Size Matters: Attracting Immigrants to Canadian Cities”

Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver have attracted most new immigrants to Canada. Small and medium-sized cities in Canada are keen to share the wealth that new immigrants represent, and federal and provincial governments support a more even distribution of settlement. As a result, the idea of attracting new immigrants to smaller locations is a pressing policy … Continue reading “Size Matters: Attracting Immigrants to Canadian Cities”

“Research on the Ethics of War in the Context of Violence in Gaza”

The paper first demonstrates the ability to provide objective data and analyses during war and then examines the need for such objective gathering of data and analysis in the context of mass violence and war, specifically in the 2009 Gaza War. That data and analysis is required to assess compliance with just war norms in … Continue reading “Research on the Ethics of War in the Context of Violence in Gaza”