The Palestinians’ Sumud in The West Bank – Once You Leave, Return is Out of The Question
The Palestinians’ Sumud in The West Bank – Once You Leave, Return is Out of The Question

With the ongoing war in Gaza, the displacement of millions and overwhelming human suffering, it is understandable that attention is focused on the narrow coastal strip. However, in the shadow of Gaza, significant displacements are also occurring in the West Bank. Once displaced, Palestinians face no possibility of return and their sumud – steadfastness in the face of expulsion – remains remarkably high.…

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Germany, Gaza, Palestinian TerritoriesInside GAPsBICC
From Guest Worker Recruitment to “Remigration”: Tracing the Origins of Germany’s Post-War Politics of Return
From Guest Worker Recruitment to “Remigration”: Tracing the Origins of Germany’s Post-War Politics of Return

This blog post examines the evolution of Germany’s politics of return migration after World War II. It shows that migration discourses and policies, driven by changing coalition governments and contexts of economic crisis, have transitioned from accommodating guest workers to advocating for deportations of the ‘foreign Other…

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UKInside GAPsGuest Blogs, University of Oxford