Is it fair to let your passport define your freedom?
Jul 18, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
Your passport is your identity, but it’s also a gatekeeper. Some unlock nearly e
Jul 18, 2025 #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslive
Your passport is your identity, but it’s also a gatekeeper. Some unlock nearly every border with ease, others are constant barriers. In this episode, we delve into the ‘politics of passports’: why some are “strong”, others “weak”, and what that says about the world we live in. From refugees trapped in limbo to global citizens with near-limitless access, we ask: is it fair to let a document define your freedom?
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
Guests:
Amal De Chickera - Institute of Statelessness and Inclusion
Christy Chitengu - Co-lead, Global Movement Against Statelessness
Dimitri Kochenov - Central European University
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