Mapping the Spatial and Social-Administrative Networks of Resettlement: The Role of Hubs of Displacement in the Resettlement Process of 'The Last Million'
Mapping the Spatial and Social-Administrative Networks of Resettlement: The Role of Hubs of Displacement in the Resettlement Process of 'The Last Million'
In the aftermath of World War II, as well as in the present day, migration patterns of Displaced-People are decisively shaped by spaces of violence-induced and administered migration. In this context, central places where spatial uprooting is caused and negotiated, referred to as 'Hubs of Displacement', take on a significant role as nodes of migration networks. The resettlement process overseen by the International Refugee Organization (IRO) of the 'Last Million' Displaced-People, who could not be repatriated to their place of origin for various reasons, is characterized by diverse motives, structures and actors. The aim of this research project is to make social-administrative and spatial networks of this resettlement process visible and to analyze them using methods derived from Social Network Research and Geoinformation Systems. For this purpose, a sample of DPs will be processed in a relational database, focusing on their demographic composition and migration history. This approach makes it possible to analyze the effect of resettlement policies on different demographic subgroups in a nuanced manner and in relation to each other. Additionally, the research aims to examine the social-administrative relations between origin and destination stations and hubs of displacement in the migration network of selected DPs. By analyzing these aspects, the research aims to attain a deeper understanding of the dynamics and structures of the spatial and social-administrative networks of the IRO-administered resettlement process.
Konstantin Schischka BA BEd MA MEd