November 16, 2021 Immigration matters have been viewed by many as a "wicked problem" — implying a complexity that has sets of values in tension, something societies have dealt with since the very dawn of civilization itself. Watch as Magdalena, Mark, and Corey offer their own ideas and reflect on the reasons this issue has become one of the central fault lines in the culture wars.
Magdalena Smieszek
Magdalena Smieszek is an international lawyer, human rights advocate, scholar and educator, having worked over twenty years around the world with humanitarian and development-focused organizations, including a decade with the United Nations.
In her book "The Evolving Psyche of Law in Europe" she explores the psychology of human rights and asylum frameworks. She has a PhD in juridical science/ international law from the Central European University (CEU), as well as a Masters in international human rights law from the University of Oxford, a JD from the University of Windsor, and a BA in international relations from the University of Calgary.
She has lectured widely and led dialogues on interdisciplinary subjects of global politics, including teaching at CEU as well as at Al-Quds University / Bard College in East Jerusalem as a visiting professor. Some of the themes can be found in her TEDx talk and a podcast series called How We Are Human.
