Risking Life and Limb: Why Syrian Refugees Continue to Flee to Europe — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Risking Life and Limb: Why Syrian Refugees Continue to Flee to Europe

Name: Jenna Leazott
Major: Political Science & Sociology
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Faculty Sponsor: Jeffrey Roberg
Other Sponsors: Dr. Ellen Hauser
Type of research: Senior thesis

Abstract

The Syrian Civil War has created the worst refugee crisis since World War II, displacing millions and leaving much of the world lost on how best to address the situation. Although Europe has tried to prevent Syrians from reaching its shores, refugees will continue to risk life and limb to seek asylum in Europe. This work analyzes case studies of Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey’s refugee policies and treatment through a push-pull migration lens to understand why refugees would leave bordering countries for Europe. Then, the pattern between refugee numbers and changing European policy towards refugees over the course of the Syrian Civil War will be analyzed. Despite Europe’s efforts to dissuade Syrians from reaching their borders to claim asylum, the push factors within the bordering states in the Middle East are significant enough to continue attempting to reach Europe, no matter the cost.

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