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
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