German emigration to America shaped Hitler’s geopolitical thinking in unexpected ways. Professor Brendan Simms, author of Hitler: Only the World Was Enough (Penguin, 2019), explains how Hitler's fixation on emigration led to his pursuit of Lebensraum in Eastern Europe. This episode traces German emigration from the 19th century, Hitler's encounter with German-American soldiers in WWI, and why his settlement plans ultimately failed.

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00:00 Introduction
01:04 Background
03:13 German emigration and its consequences for Germany
16:52 Hitler’s reflection on emigration
33:35 Hitler’s implementation of his project and his failure
49:14 Reflection on the historian’s craft
52:49 Conclusion

In this episode, we delve into the world of irregular migrants in Europe, accompanied by Maurizio Ambrosini, a distinguished expert and Professor of Sociology of Migration at the University of Milan. Our conversation unfolds, addressing the present state of irregular migration, the economic livelihood and living conditions of immigrants, as well as the roles played by immigration policies and researchers in addressing this pressing issue. Don't miss this exploration into the lives of those who reside in the shadows of society.

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:14 Guest’s background
00:04:05 Definition and magnitude of irregular migration
00:13:56 Economic realities for irregular migrants
00:28:47 Living conditions of irregular migrants
00:42:39 Immigration policies
00:49:35 Role of intellectuals
01:04:35 Concluding remarks

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Heaven Crawley, a leading expert on international migration and refugee issues. We uncover the driving forces and routes of migration to Europe, shedding light on the motivations behind these movements – from conflict and persecution to poverty. As we delve into the challenges and risks migrants endure, we also discuss the public's demand for information and knowledge while confronting prevailing migration discourse. Furthermore, we investigate the crucial role researchers can play in addressing the demand for understanding. For more details on Professor Crawley’s work, see her book with Franck Düvell Unravelling Europe's 'migration crisis': Journeys over land and sea (Bristol: Policy Press, 2017). See also the report "Destination Europe? Understanding the dynamics and drivers of Mediterranean migration in 2015" by H. Crawley, S. McMahon, K. Jones, F. Duvell, & N. Sigona (2016) (http://www.medmig.info/research-brief-destination-europe/).

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00:00 Introduction
01:11 Background
08:27 Drivers and routes of migration
14:07 Migration journeys
29:00 Public demand for information and knowledge and public discourse on migration
42:04 Role of researchers
48:16 Conclusion
51:03 Final remarks

In this episode, host Dr Emmanuel Comte speaks with Prof. Ivan Katchanovski, a political scientist and expert on conflicts in Ukraine. They discuss the largest movement of population in Europe since the aftermath of World War II: the refugees in the Ukraine War. More than 8 million refugees from Ukraine have been recorded across Europe, and millions have been displaced within the country. The conversation covers the causes of the conflict, push and pull factors for refugee outflows, geopolitical and economic interests, and how this large movement of population has affected foreign relations.

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00:00 Introduction
01:28 Initial questions
07:18 The causes of the war
35:27 The push factors for refugee outflows
55:52 The pull factors for refugees
1:18:52 The role of intellectuals
1:34:55 Q&A
1:54:43 Conclusion

Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Lucila Rodriguez-Alarcón, the director and co-founder of Por Causa, a Madrid-based organization that works to improve the narrative on immigration in Europe and America. They discuss Por Causa's impactful work, including their study on the industry of migration control in Melilla, Spain (https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2019-05-06/melilla-corrupcion-partido-popular_1975922/), and the organisation's successful business model. The guest also shares insights on the power of storytelling to drive social change and bring about greater understanding of immigration.

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Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Phillip W. Magness on the views of the economist Ludwig von Mises on immigration restrictions. They discuss recent distortions of Mises' thoughts on this subject and why they happened. Ludwig von Mises is one of the major figures of the Austrian school of economics. Dr Magness' article on this subject is available here: https://econjwatch.org/articles/misrepresenting-mises-quotation-editing-and-a-rejection-of-peer-review-at-cambridge-university-press.

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Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Mohamed-Ali Adraoui, author of the newly published book Understanding Salafism, on the relationship between Salafism and jihadism. They explore the factors that contribute to jihadism and consider the role of cultural conflicts between natives and immigrants. They delve into the discourse against "jihadism" and its impact on the spiral of violence between jihadi groups and those opposing them.

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Dr Emmanuel Comte and Alberto Cunha, a PhD candidate at King's College London, discuss the role of Germany in European migration governance. They review the concept of hegemony and its evolution, explore the current state of the EU's migration regime, and consider potential scenarios for the future.

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Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Dr Alain Zysset, a senior research fellow at the School of Law of the University of Glasgow and currently on leave to conduct research at the PluriCourts Centre of Excellence at the University of Oslo. An expert of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Dr Zysset discusses the recent clash between the British government and the ECHR over the transfer of immigrants to Rwanda. They delve into the principles at stake, the historical context, and the broader implications for immigration policies and the political system in the UK.

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Dr Emmanuel Comte welcomes Francis Ghilès, a seasoned journalist with 50 years of experience covering topics related to France, the Maghreb, and political institutions. They explore the role of migration in the recent electoral cycle in France, analyse the rise of personal movements, and the concentration of power in the country.

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