Ruben Andersson
IndiaacademicMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ruben Andersson is a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford, known for his research on migration, security, and surveillance. His recent book, 'Age of Security: The Rise of a Global Obsession,' critically examines the increasing global demand for security and how it affects perceptions of migration. Andersson explores the historical and contemporary dynamics of migration as a security issue, highlighting the geopolitical implications of migration policies, particularly in Europe. His work sheds light on the complex interplay between migration, political power, and societal fears, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of these issues beyond a simplistic security narrative.
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Ruben Andersson from the University of Oxford warned that European states have shown that nothing divides them as much as migrant crises.
Jutarnji list - Španjolska kriza razotkrila je koliko se panično Europljani boje migranata
Croatia· 2026-08-10
Ruben Andersson is Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford.
‘Geopolitics drove the Ceuta episode — politicians gain when migrants, including in India, are seen as a problem’India· 2026-08-09