Articles by Susan Beth Rottmann

January 14, 2025

The struggle for a dignified return of refugees to Syria

Susan Beth Rottmann

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 Beth Rottmann

Associate Professor, Özyeğin University

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.

She is currently a primary investigator of the Horizon Europe projects: GAPS De-centring the Study of Migrant Returns and Readmission Policies in Europe and Beyond and OppAttune – Countering Oppositional Political Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit.

The Loop

Cutting-edge analysis showcasing the work of the political science discipline at its best.