2022
King, R. and Kuschminder, K. (eds.). 2022. Handbook of Return Migration. Edward Elgar Press.
Kuschminder, K. and Dubow, T. Moral Exclusion, Dehumanization, and Continued Resistance to Return: Experiences of Refused Afghan Asylum Seekers in the Netherlands. Geopolitics.
Kuschminder, K. 2022. Forced, Regulated and Flexible Temporariness in Return Migration. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies.
2021
Dubow, T. and Kuschminder, K. (2021). EU Exit Regimes in Practice: Sustainable Return and Reintegration, ADMIGOV Deliverable 2.4.
Dubow, T. and Kuschminder, K. (2021). EU Policy brief – Sustainable Reintegration Post-Exit. ADMIGOV Project.
Dubow, T. and Kuschminder, K. (2021). Family strategies in Refugee Journeys to Europe. Journal of Refugee Studies. Online First.
Kuschminder, K. ‘We interviewed 150 women migrants – revealing how their journeys involve peril at every turn’ The Conversation. 26 November 2021.
Lietaert, I. and Kuschminder, K. (2021). Introduction Special Issue: Conceptualizing and Contextualizing Reintegration. International Migration.
Kuschminder, K. Frontex: should EU agency linked to thousands of deaths from border ‘pushbacks’ be responsible for migrant safety? The Conversation. 10 May 2021.
2020
Kuschminder, K. (2020). Before Disembarkation: Eritrean and Nigerian Migrants Journeys within Africa. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. Online First.
Kuschminder, K. (2020). Once a Destination for Migrants, Post-Gaddafi Libya Has Gone from Transit Route to Containment. Migration Information Source, Migration Policy Institute. 6 August 2020.
Kuschminder, K., Ogahara, Z., and Rajabzadeh, I. (2020). Evaluations of Return within a Mass Deportation: Ethiopians’ experiences of return after expulsion from Saudi Arabia. International Migration. Online First.
Kuschminder, K. and Triandafyllidou, A. (2020). Smuggling, Trafficking and Extortion: New Conceptual and Policy Challenges on the Libyan Route to Europe. Antipode. 52(1): 206-226.
2019
Kuschminder, Katherine, Talitha Dubow, Ahmet Icduygu, Aysen Ustubici, Eda Kiriscioglu, Godfried Engbersen & Olga Mitrovic, 2019, Decision Making on the Balkan Route and the EU-Turkey Statement, WODC Report.
Ogahara, Z. and Kuschminder, K. (2019). An Overview of Migration Governance in Ethiopia. Maastricht: Maastricht Graduate School of Governance/UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University.
Triandafyllidou, A. and Kuschminder, K. (2019). Eritrean migrants face torture in Libya: What the international community can do. The Conversation. 18 November 2019.
Dubow, T. and Kuschminder, K. (2019). Refugees and migrants know the risks of stowing away on a lorry – but feel they must take them. The Conversation. 28 October 2019.
Kamp, R. and Kuschminder, K. (2019). “Syrian Unaccompanied Minors Journeys to Germany and initial experienced upon arrival.” Unaccompanied children from migration to integration. Eds. Isik Kulu-Glasgow, Monika Smit, Ibrahim Sireki. Transnational Press London.
Kuschminder, K. (2019). Monitoring and Evaluation in Return and Reintegration. Report for GIZ. June 2019.
Kuschminder, K. and Waidler, J. (2019). At Europe’s Frontline: Factors Determining Migrants Decision Making for Onwards Migration from Greece and Turkey, Migration and Development.
Kuschminder, K. (2019). The Multi-Level Governance of Asylum in Italy: Understanding Eritreans Secondary Movements in search of Relocation within Italy. Journal of Refugee Studies. Advance access.
2018
Kuschminder, K. (2018). Afghan Refugee Journeys: Onwards Decision Making in Turkey and Greece. Journal of Refugee Studies. 31(4): 566-587.
Kuschminder, K. “Deciding Which Road to Take: Insights into How Migrants and Refugees in Greece Plan Onward Movement” (2018). Migration Policy Institute. Issue Brief.
Kuschminder, K. ‘Survival Strategies for Fleeing Ethiopia.’ Refugees Deeply. 17 July 2018.
Kuschminder, K. and Ricard-Guay, A. (2018). “Reintegration Package for Ethiopia” ILO.
Kuschminder, K. and Ricard-Guay, A. (2018). “Reintegration Background Report”. ILO.
Bilgili, O., Kuschminder, K., and Siegel, M. (2018). Return Migrants’ Perceptions of Living Conditions in Ethiopia: A Gendered Analysis. Migration Studies. 6(1): 345-366.
Kuschminder, K., Andersson, L., and Siegel, M. (2018). Migration and Multidimensional Well-being in Ethiopia: Investigating the Role of Migrants Destinations. Migration and Development.
Kuschminder, K. (2018). “A Spurious Relationship? Assisted Voluntary Return and Development” in Eds. A. Weiner, S. Bonjour and L. Zhyznomirska. The Routledge Handbook of the Politics of European Migration. Routledge: London.
Mehta, P. and Kuschminder, K. ‘Preventing a Monsoon Health Crisis in Bangladesch.’ UNU Our World. 25 April 2018.
2017
Kuschminder, K. 2017. Reintegration Strategies: Conceptualizing How Return Migrants Reintegrate. Palgrave Macmillan: London.
Kuschminder, K. (2017). Interrogating the Relationship between Remigration and Sustainable Return. International Migration 55(6): 107-121.
Kuschminder, K. ‘Libya is not Turkey: why the EU plan to stop Mediterranean migration is a human rights concern’. The Conversation Global. 15 February 2017.
Kuschminder, K. ‘Why don’t migrants want to stay in Turkey or Greece?’ Euronews Opinions. 7 February 2017.
Koser, K. and Kuschminder, K. (2017). “Assisted voluntary return and reintegration of migrants: A comparative approach.” in Eds. McAuliffe, M. and K. Koser A long way to go: Irregular migration patterns, processes, drivers and decision making. ANU Press: Canberra.
Loschmann, C., Kuschminder, K. and Siegel, M. (2017). “The Root Causes of Movement: Exploring the Determinants of Irregular Migration from Afghanistan” in Eds. McAuliffe, M. and K. Koser A long way to go: Irregular migration patterns, processes, drivers and decision making. ANU Press: Canberra.
Kuschminder, K. (2017). “Taking Stock of Assisted Voluntary Return from Europe: Decision Making, Reintegration and Sustainable Return”. Global Governance Programme, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute Working Paper No. 2017-31.
Kuschminder, K. and Koser, K. (2017). “The Role of Migration Specific and Migration Relevant Policies in Migrants Decision Making Factors in Transit.” UNU-Merit Working Paper No. 22/2017
2016
Kuschminder, K. (2016). Strong Ties, Weak Ties and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers: An Exploratory Study of the role of networks in Ethiopian Domestic Worker Migration to the Middle East. Asian and Pacific Migration Journal. 25(4)
Koser, K. and Kuschminder, K. (2016). “Irregular Migrants Decision Making Factors in Transit.” DIBP Occasional Paper Series No.21.
Kuschminder, K. and Koser, K. ‘Why don’t refugees just stay in Turkey or Greece? We asked them’. The Conversation Global. 13 December 2016.
Kuschminder, K. and Koser, K (2016). Afghans in Greece and Turkey seeking to migrate onward: Decision-making factors and destination choices. Migration Policy Practice VI(3): 30-35.
Kuschminder, K and Siegel, M. (2016). “Determinants of Diaspora Policy Engagement of Ethiopians in the Netherlands” Africa and Black Diaspora. Special Issue: Ethiopian Diaspora.
Kuschminder, K. and Langley, S. (2016). “Regional Discussion Paper: Focus on East and Southern African Experience” MICIC Regional Consultation on East and Southern Africa Background Report.
Kuschminder, K and Hertcog, M. (2016). “The Power of the Strong State: A Comparative Analysis of the Diaspora Engagement Policies of India and Ethiopia.” In Eds. D. Besharov and M. Lopez. Adjusting to a World in Motion: Trends in Migration and Migration Policy. International Policy Exchange Series, Oxford University Press.
Kuschminder, K. and Siegel, M. (2016). “Rejected Afghan Asylum Seekers in the Netherlands: Migration experiences, current situations and future aspirations.” UNU-Merit Working Paper, 2016-007.
2015
Koser, K. and Kuschminder, K. (2015). “Key findings of comparative research on assisted voluntary return and reintegration of migrants”. Migration Policy and Practice V.1: 28-31.
Koser, K. and Kuschminder, K. (2015). “Comparative Research on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration.” International Organization for Migration, Geneva.
Kuschminder, K., De Bressner, J. and Siegel, M. (2015). “Irregular Migrants Routes to Europe and Factors Influencing Destination Choice”. WODC, The Hague.
Kuschminder, K., and Majidi, N. (2015). “Return Migration to Afghanistan.” International Organization for Migration. Migration Profile Afghanistan
Loschmann, C., Kuschminder, K. and Siegel, M. (2015). “The Root Causes of Movement: Exploring the Determinants of Irregular Migration from Afghanistan” DIBP Occasional Paper Series.
Kuschminder, K. ‘Lack of shared responsibility turns Turkey into gateway instead of safe stay’. The Broker. 20 November 2015.
Kuschminder, K. ‘Is this the end of asylum in Europe?’ UNU-Merit Blog. 13 October 2015.
Kuschminder, K. ‘Migrants arriving in Athens: No Reception and No Place to go.’ Border Criminologies. 15 July 2015
2014
Fransen, S. and Kuschminder, K. (2014). “Lessons Learned from Refugee Return Settlement Policies: A Case Study of Burundi’s Rural Integrated Villages Approach.” Refugee Survey Quarterly 33(1): 59-76.
Kuschminder, K. (2014). “Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building Through the Temporary Return of Qualified Nationals to Afghanistan”. International Migration 52(5): 191-207.
Kuschminder, K., Sturge, G., and Ragab, N. (2014). “The contributions and barriers to knowledge transfer experienced by returning experts.” CIM Working Paper Series.
Kuschminder, K., Siegel, M., and Majidi, N., (2014). “The changing nature of return migration to Afghanistan.” Forced Migration Review, Special Issue: Afghanistan.
Kuschminder, K. and Siegel, M. (2014). “Migration and Development: A World in Motion, Ethiopia Country Report”. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
Kuschminder, K. (2014). “Shattered Dreams and Return of Vulnerability: Challenges of Ethiopian Female Migration to the Middle East” IS Academy Policy Brief No. 18. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
2013
Kuschminder, K. and Siegel, M. “Diaspora Engagement and Policy in Ethiopia.” In Eds. Collyer, Mike. (2013). Emigration Nations. Migration, Diasporas, and Citizenship Series. Palgrave Macmillan.
Kuschminder, K., Andersson, L. & Siegel, M. (2013). “Profiling Ethiopian migration: A comparison of characteristics of Ethiopian migrants to Africa, the Middle East and the North”, in: Cristina Udelsmann Rodrigues (Ed.), Crossing African borders: Migration and mobility. Center of African Studies (CEA), ISCTE-IUL, University Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon.
Kuschminder, K., Majidi, N., Oeppen, C. and Melissa Siegel, (2013). “Complexities and Challenges in Afghan Migration: Policy and Research Event” IS Academy Policy Brief No.14. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
2012
Fransen, S. and Kuschminder, K. (2012). “Back to the Land: The Long-Term Challenges of Refugee Return and Reintegration in Burundi.” UNCHR New Issues in Refugee Research Working Paper No. 242. Geneva, UNHCR.
Fransen, S., Kuschminder, K., and Siegel, M. (2012). “Implementation of cross-country migration surveys in conflict-affected settings: Lessons from the IS Academy survey in Burundi and Ethiopia.” UNU Merit Working Paper, 2012-019.
Kuschminder, K. McGregor, E., Siegel, M. and Vivianne van der Vorst. (2012). “Migration for Development in the Western Balkans: Final Evaluation” International Organization for Migration. Geneva, IOM.
Kuschminder, K. and Butcher, J. (2012). “Advanced Academic Update Overview: Return, Reintegration and Development.” IS Academy Policy Brief No.11. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
Kuschminder, K. (2012). “Temporary Return of Qualified Nationals Case Study Evaluation.” Evaluation of the Dutch Government Migration and Development Policy. Research voor Beleid and Maastricht Graduate School of Governance. Submitted to Parliament June 2012.
2011
2011 Kuschminder, K. Rev. of A History of Pashtun Migration by Robert Nichols (2008). Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. 37.4 (2011): 678.
Kuschminder, K. (2011). “The Role of the Diaspora in Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building in Post-Conflict Settings: The Temporary Return of Qualified Nationals to Afghanistan.” Migration Policy Report No. 1, IS Academy Migration and Development Project. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance
Siegel, M. and Kuschminder, K. (2011). “A Who’s Who in Ethiopian Migration.” IS Academy Policy Brief No.5. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
To 2010
Kuschminder, K. (2010). “Diaspora Engagement in Ethiopia: Finding its Footing”. IS Academy Policy Brief No. 4. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
Kuschminder, K. and Dora, M. (2009). “Migration in Afghanistan: History, Current Trends and Future Prospects.” Migration and Development Country Profiles. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
Fransen, S. and Kuschminder, K. (2009). “Migration in Ethiopia: History, Current Trends and Future Prospects.” Migration and Development Country Profiles. Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
de Guerre, K. “Temporary, Foreign Workers in Alberta’s Oil Sector.” (2009). Sussex Centre for Migration Research Working Paper.
Oelke, N., Andrews, K., Martin, D., MacKay, A., Kuschminder, K., and Congdon, V. (2009). “Organizing Care Across the Continuum: Primary Care, Specialty Services, Acute and Longterm Care.” Healthcare Quarterly. 13 (Sp.): 75-79.
2008 de Guerre, K. Rev. of Transnational Nomads: How Somalis Cope with Refugee Life in the Dadaab Camps of Kenya by Cindy Horst. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. 34.3 (2008): 514-515.
Collyer, M., and de Guerre, K. (2007). “On that day I am born… The experience of refugees resettled to Brighton and Hove under the Gateway Protection Programme October 2006 to October 2007.” Sussex Centre for Migration Research.