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Restoring economic stability and strengthening their international legitimacy are top priorities for the new Syrian leadership. This could give major leverage to Europe if it wishes to shape processes, said MRI’s head of research Omar Sayfo in Láncreakció, the foreign policy program of Hír TV.

Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House could dramatically reshape the political and security dynamics of the Middle East. His strong support for Israel, strategy to contain Iran, and broader efforts to redefine the region’s balance of power are likely to have profound consequences.

Our senior researcher Meszár Tárik was interviewed on Rádió 1’s Balázsék program about the current centers of conflict in the Middle East.

What Israel would like to achieve in South Lebanon is the clearing of the 30 kilometers of the border zone stretching to the Litani River from Hezbollah, in line with the UN resolution adopted after the Second Israeli-Lebanese War, our head of research told Magyar Nemzet in the interview.

The Washington-based Center for Immigration Studies hosted a panel discussion on 10th January 2024 with the intent to explore current asylum laws in the United States and Europe, their effects on illegal immigration, and proposals for reform. Members of the recently established International Network for Immigration Research (INIR), which consists of like-minded think tanks in […]

Our senior researcher Sayfo Omar spoke on MTV Union27 saying that while around 40% of people arriving in Europe come from former conflict zones, mainly Syria or Afghanistan, these countries have not been experiencing the same degree of active conflict recently. Syria has seen a two-year lull in violence and Afghanistan is relatively calm a […]

Our Senior Researcher Sayfo Omar told M1 Morning that most of the Ukrainian refugees are expected to stay in their current host countries after the fighting is over. Photo: MTVA

Kristóf Veres, our Senior Researcher, wrote in an article published on Mandiner that since the start of the Russian invasion, more than 5 million people have been forced to leave Ukraine, with most of them seeking asylum in the European Union. The role of the US in the Ukrainian refugee crisis is fundamentally different from […]

Our junior researcher Árpád Párducz told Kossuth Radio that although Serbia has faced migratory pressure before, the issue has ramped up since the 2015 migration crisis. The current levels of migration are causing serious difficulties for the border settlements in Vojvodina. Photo: shutterstock.com

Even if there is a very serious economic recession on the old continent, it will not deter people from coming to Europe because there will continue to be bigger problems elsewhere in the world, our director Viktor Marsai told Magyar Nemzet. Photo: magyarnemzet.hu

Our senior analyst Márk Vargha said on Kossuth Radio’s morning show that in the absence of a common European solution, migration management is the responsibility of the member states. The obligation to protect the external borders is not only taken seriously by Hungary, but also by Spain, as demonstrated by the recent mass border breach […]

Our senior analyst Márk Vargha told Kossuth Radio’s European Time programme that although the French EU Presidency started the first half of the year with ambitious plans, the Russian-Ukrainian war overrode them and failed to make sufficient progress towards a solution. Photo: MTV  

It was published in the Official Hungarian Gazette: you can apply to become a “border hunter” from 1 August. Those serving at the “border hunter” regiment of Rapid Response and Special Police Service will be contracted for a fixed term of three years. Klaudia Tóth, our researcher, spoke about the issue on the evening show […]

Our researcher Meszár Tárik told Karc FM that the UNHCR report for 2021 shows that last year there were 89.3 million people displaced worldwide. They mainly left their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, serious disruptions to public order and the negative consequences of climate change. Photo: mandiner.hu

Our researcher Klaudia Tóth said on the morning show of the Kossuth Radio that the number of attempts to enter the southern border exceeded 103,000. According to Frontex, the Western Balkan route to Hungary is under huge migratory pressure. And the shootings linked to migrant gangs near Subotica raise the question: why do people seeking […]

Commenting on the changes in Tunisia, Sayfo Omar, senior researcher at the Migration Research Institute, told Mandiner: “The Tunisian president is aware that the society is religious, so like all Arab leaders, he needs legitimacy from the religious elite. As in other Arab countries, Tunisia has a ministry of religion, and loyal sheiks issue their […]

Our senior analyst, Márk Vargha, said on the morning show of Kossuth Radio that it is probably no coincidence that the Hungarian government has decided to set up a new additional border control service now, as the passing of the pandemic and the unfolding food crisis will together result in a sharp increase in migration […]

Our senior analyst Márk Vargha said on the morning show of the M1 TV channel that the migration pressure on the Western Balkan route and other routes indicates that the two-year downward trend caused by the epidemic has ended, with more people wanting to get to Europe. Photo: M1

Viktor Marsai, director of the Migration Research Institute, said in a podcast at “Heti Válasz” that the war in Ukraine has created a “perfect storm” in Africa, which could also affect our lives. Tens of millions of people are at risk of starvation, with millions of people already migrating across the continent, and Europe is […]

Our senior researcher Sayfo Omar said ont he morning show of the Kossuth Radio that signs indicate that EU leaders are no longer insisting on the distribution of migrants. Member states can share the burden by contributing financially and by repatriating migrants.

“Migration trends, short- and medium-term forecasts” was the title of a lecture given by Prof. Dr. Tamás Dezső, director general of the Migration Research Institute, to the staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces Iraqi Training and Assurance Contingent (MH IKBK) on 12 June.

The importance of the Strait of Hormuz in Iran’s strategic thinking can not be overestimated: the region is a chokepoint for global oil supply. If it falls, it could topple the whole oil-based welfare house of cards. Blanka Kovács, our junior researcher, writes.

Viktor Marsai, research director of the Migration Research Institute, told Karc FM that the double standard is illustrated by the fact that while the UK-Rwanda agreement has been heavily criticised, the UN-Rwanda agreement on the reception of asylum seekers has not been attacked. Photo: shutterstock.com

Before the war, African countries imported 44% of their wheat from Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine alone produced enough grain for 400 million people. If ships loaded with grain are still unable to leave Ukrainian ports, the food supply of hundreds of millions of people could become unmanageable,” said our researcher Klaudia Tóth on the evening […]