Luigi Achilli

Senior Researcher, Irregular Migration, Transnational Crime, European University Institute

Luigi Achilli is a senior researcher at both the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, and the Christian Michelsen Institute in Bergen, Norway. His scholarly work focuses on irregular migration, transnational crime, refugee studies, political engagement, and Palestinian nationalism. He has authored numerous articles and influential works in these areas. His latest research led to the co-authorship of "Global Human Smuggling," published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2023
Luigi Achilli

Books from Luigi Achilli

Blogs from Luigi Achilli

Migration and Crime in a Divided World

Despite stringent migration policies aimed at deterrence, migrants continue to navigate perilous routes, demonstrating resilience and agency, which underscores the need for a more humane and effective global migration framework.

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November 29, 2024

The Untold Story of Agency: Syrian Unaccompanied Minors in Lebanon

Young migrants, despite facing exploitation and legal precarity, assert their agency and navigate complex socio-economic landscapes to survive and achieve their goals.

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June 12, 2024