US Refugee Policy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

US Refugee Policy Development & Implementation This course analyzes US policies toward refugees, including assistance to refugees overseas, those who are resettled in the US and those who arrive on US borders in search of asylum. We will examine how US refugee policy has evolved since World War II and the many actors involved in developing and implementing this policy, from the State Department to other government agencies to multilateral organizations and non-governmental organizations. We will discuss the ways in which both foreign and domestic interests have shaped US policies toward refugees and consider the key roles of diplomacy, international law and multilateral organizations in shaping US refugee policy. The course will include lectures, class discussions, case studies, and student presentations.