Randall Hansen

Randall Hansen is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Political Science and Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Migration and directs the Global Migration Lab. His research focuses on migration, citizenship, war impacts, and demographic policy. Notable works include *War, Work and Want* (2023), *Fire and Fury* (2020), and *Disobeying Hitler* (2014). Hansen previously led the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (2011–2022) and served as Interim Director of the Munk School (2017–2020).

His academic contributions span books analyzing migration drivers (e.g., the 1973 OPEC crisis), WWII resistance movements, and post-war narratives. His articles address refugee policy, Brexit, and global labor dynamics. Hansen's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges, emphasizing migration’s role in shaping modern geopolitics and economies.

Publications include analyses of the link between oil crises and mass migration, the effects of war on civilians, and critiques of Western immigration dependency. His research underscores migration’s stabilizing economic role while highlighting political tensions around border control and integration. Hansen frequently engages with media on migration crises and geopolitical shifts, appearing in outlets like BBC News and *The New Statesman*.

Lab/Team: Global Migration Lab (research hub for migration studies).