Emmanuel Comte, PhD

States and Migration: The Human Movement Podcast

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This podcast draws on new research to unpack the forces shaping migration flows and the political conflicts surrounding them—from policies and refugee crises to workforce dynamics and integration. Dr. Comte hosts world-class thinkers, policymakers, and innovators to tackle the big questions of our time: Does mobility drive prosperity or conflicts? How do states manage human movement? What’s next for a world on the move? Dr. Emmanuel Comte is a historian of human movement who has lived and worked as a researcher in nine countries and global metropoles from San Francisco to Cyprus.

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Emmanuel Comte, PhD

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#6 Ludwig von Mises and immigration restrictions 25.01.2023 1:18:24

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Phillip W. Magness on the views of the economist Ludwig von Mises on immigration restrictions. They discuss recent distortions of Mises' thoughts on this subject and why they happened. Ludwig von Mises is one of the major figures of the Austrian school of economics. Dr Magness' article on this subject is available here: https://econjwatch.org/articles/misrepresenting-...

#5 Does Salafism lead to jihadism? 25.01.2023 1:14:22

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Mohamed-Ali Adraoui, author of the newly published book Understanding Salafism, on the relationship between Salafism and jihadism. They explore the factors that contribute to jihadism and consider the role of cultural conflicts between natives and immigrants. They delve into the discourse against "jihadism" and its impact on the spiral of violence between jihadi group...

#4 Germany's role in European migration governance 25.01.2023 1:53:43

Dr Emmanuel Comte and Alberto Cunha, a PhD candidate at King's College London, discuss the role of Germany in European migration governance. They review the concept of hegemony and its evolution, explore the current state of the EU's migration regime, and consider potential scenarios for the future. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J0XZ_Hgd9lw

#3 Immigration, human rights, and politics in the UK 25.01.2023 1:34:35

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Alain Zysset, a senior research fellow at the School of Law of the University of Glasgow and currently on leave to conduct research at the PluriCourts Centre of Excellence at the University of Oslo. An expert of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Dr Zysset discusses the recent clash between the British government and the ECHR over the transfer of immigrants to...

#2 The state, migration, and elections in France 25.01.2023 1:17:51

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Francis Ghilès, a seasoned journalist with 50 years of experience covering topics related to France, the Maghreb, and political institutions. They explore the role of migration in the recent electoral cycle in France, analyse the rise of personal movements, and the concentration of power in the country. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l0cvUBq5s3A

#1 Turkey and migration in Europe 25.01.2023 55:32

Dr Emmanuel Comte and Senem Aydın-Düzgit, a professor of international relations at Sabancı University in Istanbul, delve into Turkey's role in European migration affairs, including the relationships between the EU and Turkey on immigration issues, and conclude on the broader dynamics shaping migration in Europe. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e75ykSwc6VI