PAIS Podcasts
PAIS Podcasts 2025 - Maitri Lalai interviews Vicki Squire
13:27, Thu 13 Nov 2025
Maitri Lalai interviews Professor Vicki Squire, Professor of International Politics, Deputy Head of Department and Director of Research at PAIS. She is also the co-convener of the Warwick Borders, Race, Ethnicity and Migration Network and her research covers a wide variety of topics including migration, citizenship, humanitarian and border studies. Vicki's work has taken her to the US-Mexico border region, the Mediterranean and Balkans, Northern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
In this podcast Vicki explores migration as complex, fragmented journeys shaped by overlapping drivers like conflict, climate change, and economic hardship. She critiques simplistic distinctions such as voluntary vs. forced migration, highlights that most displaced people remain within their regions, and examines overlooked benefits like remittances and cultural innovation. The discussion also addresses deterrence policies, political narratives, and the need for more inclusive, humane approaches grounded in solidarity.
You can find a transcript of the podcast here.
(MP3 format, 22 MB)