This concise, comprehensive introduction to refugees and the United Nations agency that assists them, examines the relationship between global politics and the work of the Office of the UNHCR. It explores how the organization has adapted to the changing circumstances of world politics and the changing nature of forced displacement since its creation over 60 years ago, and offers insights into how it may navigate present and future challenges. This third edition has been fully updated to account for recent developments ...
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This concise, comprehensive introduction to refugees and the United Nations agency that assists them, examines the relationship between global politics and the work of the Office of the UNHCR. It explores how the organization has adapted to the changing circumstances of world politics and the changing nature of forced displacement since its creation over 60 years ago, and offers insights into how it may navigate present and future challenges. This third edition has been fully updated to account for recent developments within UNHCR and the global dynamics of forced migration, and aims to expand our understanding of the political context within which UNHCR functions.
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