Beyond Fear: How Migration and Security become Entangled—and How to Untangle Them

We live in turbulent times. Over the past decade, Europe has faced what many call a “migration crisis,” endured a global pandemic, and witnessed the return of war to the continent. Each of these events has sharpened public fears and [made “security” one of the most powerful words](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.libraryofsocialscience.com/assets/pdf/Rethinking_insecurity_Asteriskos_01.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj2kseKtf6QAxWwgf0HHYkaJ30QFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw19n_SRtj6A9aaqYb7FNMns) in political life. Security has become a guiding idea that influences how societies respond to change. This is particularly relevant when it comes to migration.