The Surprising Political Consequences Of Emigration?

Migration policies shape not only the economies of countries but also their politics. In this episode, we dive deep into how letting people leave—or restricting their exit—can have surprising ripple effects on collective action and political reform in their home countries. Yale political scientist Emily Sellars reveals why migration might weaken the power of ordinary people to organize and push for change—and why even those who leave might ultimately lose out. Could closing borders paradoxically strengthen democracy abroad? We unpack a provocative new model that challenges our assumptions about emigration and its role in global politics. Papers discussed: “Emigration And Collective Action”: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Surprising Political Consequences Of Emigration? is an episode from Not Another Politics Podcast by University of Chicago Podcast Network.

This episode is 00:54:44 long.

This episode was published on Jun 12, 2025.

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