The Kafala system “is a model for the regulation of migrant workers used throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council” and is regularly used in Islamic states, like Qatar. The system has enabled a greater numbers of migrants to enter the … Continue reading
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The Truth Behind the 2022 World Cup: Qatar and Its Troubling Labour Laws
The burden of meeting high expectations for the 2022 World Cup have been largely shouldered by the country’s large population of migrant labourers who form the basis of the crews of the construction projects.
The Illiberalism of Japan’s Detention Policies: an Interview with Professor Takamura
In this interview, I take you to Japan: an economic powerhouse, stable democracy, and a country known for its increasing reliance on migrant workers.