The sudden collapse of the Assad regime could result in Syrian refugees being pressured into returning. But Maissam Nimer and Susan Beth Rottmann say refugee returns must be voluntary, dignified, and sustainable – not driven by political agendas. Given Syria's shattered infrastructure, instability, and limited opportunities, 'safety' means more than simply the absence of violence
Susan is a migration expert with more than ten years of research experience.
She has published in a wide variety of peer-reviewed journals, including International Migration Review, Journal of Refugee Studies, Space and Culture, Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power, Migration Studies, and Critical Sociology.
Susan has received several major research grants from the European Union to study migration, gender, belonging, democracy, and citizenship.
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