Political and Humanitarian Responses to Syrian Displacement

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Synopsis

This book examines Syrian displacement since the start of the 2011 conflict. It considers how neighboring refugee-hosting states – namely Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon – have responded to Syrian refugees, as well as how the international humanitarian community has assisted and protected refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Miller examines Syrian displacement as it relates to EU and US policies, and relates Syrian displacement to broader themes and debates on the international refugee regime and humanitarian intervention.
The book argues that displacement is not a mere symptom or byproduct of the conflict in Syria, but a key variable that must be addressed with any peace plan or strategy for ending the conflict and rebuilding Syria. Responses to displacement should therefore not just be thought of in a humanitarian context, but also as a political, security and economic issue.
Drawing on media reports, research briefs, scholarly books and articles, NGO reports and UN research to contextualize and critically analyze the blur of headlines and rhetoric on Syria, the book seeks to shed light on the political and humanitarian responses to displacement. It seeks to inform policymakers, practitioners and scholars about the current Syrian displacement situation, helping to make sense of the complex web of literature on Syrian refugees and IDPs.

Book details

Author:
Sarah Deardorff Miller
ISBN:
9781315456713
Related ISBNs:
9780367607470, 9781315456737, 9781138209800
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
146
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-07-11
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
Sarah Deardorff Miller 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government