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Conclusion: What academia can contribute to refugee policy

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  • Idean Salehyan

    (Department of Political Science, University of North Texas)

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This conclusion to the special issue highlights the role of scholars in advancing the public discussion about forced migration. As countries around the world are adopting increasing restrictions on the entry of refugees, academic research can help to dispel some of the myths and apprehensions regarding the risks that forced migration entails. While refugees may be linked to conflict and violence in limited circumstances, the research generally demonstrates that robust international cooperation to manage refugee settlements, provide adequate humanitarian assistance, and integrate refugees into host communities, among other policies, can help to mitigate potential risks. Directions for future research and analysis are also discussed. Forced migration scholars should endeavor to collect more individual-level data; seek to understand factors that exacerbate or reduce security risks associated with cross-border militancy; conduct research on the long-term integration of refugees; and seek to understand the causes and consequences of resettlement and repatriation policies.

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  • Idean Salehyan, 2019. "Conclusion: What academia can contribute to refugee policy," Journal of Peace Research, Peace Research Institute Oslo, vol. 56(1), pages 146-151, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:joupea:v:56:y:2019:i:1:p:146-151
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    asylum; policy; refugees;
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