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Forum Editorial: Under Scrutiny - Safe Country Regimes in Global Asylum Governance
The concept of a ‘safe country’, whether as a safe third country, safe country of origin, or first country of asylum, has gained prominence in migration management, particularly within the context of externalised asylum processing and returns.
1 April 2026
Is Trump’s America Safe for Asylum-Seekers? Re-Examining the Safe Third Country Agreement Between Canada and the USA in 2025
In 2023, with little warning, the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) between Canada and the United States of America was amended.
1 April 2026
The New Frontier of Externalisation: Safe Third Countries and Return Hubs – Key Changes and Implications
Externalisation has become a defining feature of European migration governance, characterised by coercive measures and serious human rights risks. Despite growing criticism, the EU continues to expand its externalisation agenda.
1 April 2026