Type: Paper

Inventing “traffickers” – The second whip of Greek immigration policy

The article refers to the way the Greek state uses the term “trafficker” to justify stricter practices and restrictions in the management of migration. It analyses how Greek authorities and international organisations have targeted traffickers, creating an image of an enemy that negatively affects refugees and migrants. The Greek government celebrates its alleged war against […]

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“We are the ones they come to when nobody can help”: Afghan smugglers’ perceptions of themselves and their communities

This paper analyses smugglers’ perceptions of themselves and their relationships with their communities in Afghanistan. Through interviews with 23 smugglers across three Afghan sites, the study focuses on micro-level dynamics, examining how smugglers see their roles in society and how these perceptions have evolved. The paper highlights that smuggling networks have a long-standing and respected […]

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