Jennifer S. Wistrand

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine disrupted what were stable human migratory patterns that mostly centered around labor and employment and came about during peaceful times and created one of the largest forced displacement crises of our time. Now, in time of war, we’re seeing transformative human migration with the poorest of the poor being stuck where they are as those with means find refuge elsewhere. What are the implications for Ukraine’s rebuilding? For Russia’s future? For US immigration/asylum policy? Jennifer Wistrand explores these questions, and more.  