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What if the biggest challenge in Europe’s migration debate is not migration itself, but the way we talk about it?

In our latest article, we look at how fear has shaped public narratives and influenced policy choices over time. The words used to describe migration carry weight. They shape perception, emotion, and ultimately decisions.

When complex issues are framed in ways that trigger fear, it becomes harder to have balanced and constructive conversations.

This piece takes a step back and asks a simple but important question. What changes when we move beyond fear driven narratives?

Read more here

Beyond the “Crisis” Rhetoric: How thePolitics of Fear Shapes European Migration Policy - Amity Point Institute | Advancing Peace, Policy, and Governance for a Just Global Society By Niall Clements, Smaragda Vasileiadi, Francesca Bottan and Togo Yasuda Edited and reviewed by Beline Nyangi, Niall Clements and Togo Yasuda Media Narrative...

📢 Join us in Amsterdam for a workshop on migration & policy

Is migration truly a “crisis,” or is it shaped by the way it’s presented in media and politics?

AmityPoint Institute invites you to an engaging and open workshop where we’ll explore:
• Media narratives and public perception
• The politics behind migration debates
• New perspectives and practical insights

📍 Hosted at Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof
🗓️ 21 June 2026
⏰ 14:00 – 18:00

We’re excited to be hosted by Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof, a vibrant community space in Amsterdam.

🍽️ After the workshop, we’ll share dinner together — a great chance to connect, reflect, and continue the discussion in a relaxed setting.

👉 Limited spots available — reserve yours and feel free to share!

Migration affects real people and real lives.

Join us in Amsterdam for a thoughtful and open conversation on security and human rights and how these issues connect to healthcare, media and public discourse.

📅 21 June 2026
📍 Amsterdam

This is a free workshop and a chance to listen, share and learn from different perspectives.

Reserve your place directly through messaging us or via e-mail address provided in the poster ([email protected])

www.amitypointinstitute.org

What actually drives foreign policy decisions?

We explored this in a recent workshop by looking at the US approach to Iran and Venezuela. Two very different cases, but the same underlying tension kept coming up. Energy interests and security concerns don’t always point in the same direction.

The discussion was honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and exactly what we were hoping for. No easy answers, just better questions.

We wrote up a few reflections from the session. Link below

https://amitypointinstitute.org/2026/04/22/between-oil-and-security-reflections-on-u-s-foreign-policy-toward-iran-and-venezuela/

Hello🤗,
I’d like to invite a few of you who are interested in global politics to join us for a workshop this coming Sunday.

We’ll be discussing the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy, focusing on a comparative case study of Iran and Venezuela; particularly how oil interests and security concerns shape intervention strategies.

Feel free to read and engage with this short piece:
https://amitypointinstitute.org/2026/04/13/between-oil-and-security-a-dual-logic-of-united-states-intervention-in-iran-and-venezuela/

Your thoughts and perspectives will really enrich the discussion.

If you’d like to attend, kindly inbox me to reserve a seat (and a plate of Kenyan food 😉).

Looking forward to a great conversation🤗

We’ve just published a new article looking at U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and Venezuela and the deeper logic behind it.

“Between Oil and Security: A Dual Logic of United States Intervention in Iran and Venezuela”

The article explores how two key forces, energy interests and security concerns, have shaped U.S. involvement in both countries over time.

Rather than pointing to a single motive, it shows how these drivers interact. Sometimes they reinforce each other, and sometimes they pull policy in different directions.

If you’re interested in geopolitics, energy, or international relations, this offers a fresh perspective on a familiar topic.

Read more:

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