Khalid Koser | Lowy Institute

Dr Khalid Koser is a former Nonresident Fellow of the Lowy Institute. He is founding Executive Director of the Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund (GCERF). An academic by training, Khalid is Professor of Conflict, Peace and Security at the University of Maastricht. As a global advocate for migrants and refugees, Khalid chaired the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Migration for six years, edits the Journal of Refugee Studies, and was appointed MBE for services to asylum seekers and refugees. He chairs the Board of Trustees for the sustainable development charity Raleigh International.

By default not design: the end of the asylum consensus

Ever since Australia adopted the “Pacific Solution”, norm busting has become the norm.

Risks and responses repatriating foreign terrorist fighters and families

Australia is bringing home families that lived under Islamic State, and experience overseas offers valuable lessons.

Can the UK stop the boats?

Attempting to mimic the Australian model ignores the striking differences that confront post-Brexit Britain.

How long will Europe’s generosity towards Ukraine’s refugees last?

With potentially five million people displaced, the semantics of temporary protection vs refugee status become critical.

The changing face of violent extremism

New research suggests students themselves know the best strategies to prevent violent radicalisation in universities.

How Australia can help get the Global Compact on Refugees over the line

There now seems little likelihood that the process will meet its ambitious goals.

Defusing the ticking time-bomb in Cox’s Bazar

Cox's Bazar will be a testing ground for the 'preventing violent extremism' concept.

Analyses

A Global Compact on Refugees: The role of Australia

Australia has a vested interest and particular experience and expertise to contribute to the Global Compact on Refugees in order to institute a more effective and equitable…