This study investigates how the global refugee crisis functions as a persistent challenge to international order and state sovereignty. Authors Gil Loescher and Laila Monahan compile research from leading experts to analyze the intersection of forced migration with domestic policy, economic stability, and global security. The text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how refugee movements influence foreign policy decisions and the limitations of current international protection mechanisms.

Experts recognize this volume as a foundational text for understanding the geopolitical complexities of forced migration in the late 20th century. Scholars frequently cite the work for its systematic approach to linking humanitarian concerns with the broader mechanics of international statecraft.