Human Mobility

Research and recommendations for U.S. government and multilateral policymakers, development and humanitarian assistance practitioners, private sector actors, and others interested in state fragility and human mobility issues is led by the Project on Fragility and Mobility. Other programs, including CSIS’s Project on Prosperity and Development, Humanitarian Agenda, Global Food Security Program, and Global Health Policy Center, also contribute toward this mission.

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Forgotten Frontlines: Aruba, Curaçao, and the Venezuelan Displacement Crisis

Aruba and Curaçao are home to the most displaced Venezuelans relative to population size. Recent negotiations on the reopening of borders between the islands and their neighbor are an important opportunity to rethink challenges still facing displaced Venezuelans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke and Ángeles Zúñiga — May 3, 2023

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Director, Project on Fragility and Mobility and Senior Fellow, International Security Program

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Forgotten Frontlines: Aruba, Curaçao, and the Venezuelan Displacement Crisis

Aruba and Curaçao are home to the most displaced Venezuelans relative to population size. Recent negotiations on the reopening of borders between the islands and their neighbor are an important opportunity to rethink challenges still facing displaced Venezuelans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke and Ángeles Zúñiga — May 3, 2023

The Rohingya’s Plight in Bangladesh Is Not Sustainable

What steps should be taken to address the crisis in Rohingya refugee camps? This commentary highlights the plight of Rohingya refugees and outlines six recommendations for U.S. officials to impart upon their Bangladeshi counterparts.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — May 1, 2023

What India Becoming the World's Most Populous Country Means

Continued population growth in India and depopulation in China mean that India is now assuming the throne as the world’s most populous country. India's leaders need to move quickly to make the most of their favorable age structure and maximize the country’s opportunities.

Commentary by Jennifer Dabbs Sciubba — April 28, 2023

Conflict Prevention, Climate Change, and Why Ghana Matters Now

Climate change, structural challenges, and security threats are heightening the risk of conflict in Ghana, a stable country amid a region beset by volatility. This CSIS brief analyzes the risks and outlines a comprehensive conflict prevention approach.

Brief by Anastasia Strouboulis , Erol Yayboke , and Abigail Edwards — March 22, 2023

The Expanding Use of Technology to Manage Migration

Through two case studies of migration, this report analyzes the use of migration management technologies by origin countries, the growing influence of destination countries over their decisionmaking, and the human rights risks associated with these uses.

Report by ​Marti Flacks , Erol Yayboke , Lauren Burke , and Anastasia Strouboulis — March 6, 2023

The State of Statelessness in Ukraine

Russia exploits statelessness in Ukraine to aid in the war effort. It offers stateless persons Russian citizenship in return for military service and forcibly deports people, including over 6,000 children, to Russia from parts of Ukraine with high stateless populations.

Critical Questions by Abigail Edwards , Ángeles Zúñiga , and Erol Yayboke — March 1, 2023

Promise and Peril: Migration Management Technologies in West Africa and Central America

In a series of panels focused on North Africa and the Northern Triangle, experts will discuss the threats posed by the misuse of migration management technology and the critical need for proper safeguards and human rights due diligence.  

Event by Erol Yayboke , ​Marti Flacks , William Brownfield , Badara Ndiaye , Amal El Ouassif , Caterina Rodelli , Ángela Alarcón , and Oscar Chacón — February 22, 2023