I am a social and political scientist with a focus on issues related to global governance, and the effects of migration, refugees, and citizenship on social, economic, and political development, and transnational engagement. As an academic, my regional focus is South Asia, the U.S. and Europe. However, I have conducted analyses and led projects in South America, North and West Africa, the Middle East as well as in South-East Asia.
I serve as director for the International Organization and UN Studies specialization at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where I teach global governance, international development, public policy, international relations, migration and refugee studies. I have previously thought at The New School's Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs.
I hold a Ph.D. in political science and political economy from the University of Münster, Germany. A graduate in law from Humboldt University in Berlin and La Sapienza in Rome, I also hold a post-graduate degree in economics from the University of Hagen.
I have conducted projects, research, and trainings on development, migration, and population affairs on behalf of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Women, World Bank, International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI). I have consulted with USAID, the German International Cooperation (GIZ/GTZ), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the German Foundation for international Development.
My book «Migration, Citizenship and Development. Diasporic Membership Policies and Overseas Indians in the United States» (2013, Oxford University Press) examines how country-of-origin citizenship affects migrants activities, such as remittances, investment, philanthropy, return migration and political lobbying. It examines how a legal status shapes national and transnational belonging and how citizenship in the country of origin influences naturalization and attachment to the country of residence. For more information on the book, see www.migration-citizenship-development.com
I also created and edit the blog Multilateralism in Action as a platform for think-pieces on cutting-edge issues regarding multilateralism and global governance written by leading experts in both practice and research.
See also my profile at Columbia University.
News & Updates
I serve as director for the International Organization and UN Studies specialization at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where I teach global governance, international development, public policy, international relations, migration and refugee studies. I have previously thought at The New School's Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs.
I hold a Ph.D. in political science and political economy from the University of Münster, Germany. A graduate in law from Humboldt University in Berlin and La Sapienza in Rome, I also hold a post-graduate degree in economics from the University of Hagen.
I have conducted projects, research, and trainings on development, migration, and population affairs on behalf of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Women, World Bank, International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Joint Migration and Development Initiative (JMDI). I have consulted with USAID, the German International Cooperation (GIZ/GTZ), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the German Foundation for international Development.
My book «Migration, Citizenship and Development. Diasporic Membership Policies and Overseas Indians in the United States» (2013, Oxford University Press) examines how country-of-origin citizenship affects migrants activities, such as remittances, investment, philanthropy, return migration and political lobbying. It examines how a legal status shapes national and transnational belonging and how citizenship in the country of origin influences naturalization and attachment to the country of residence. For more information on the book, see www.migration-citizenship-development.com
I also created and edit the blog Multilateralism in Action as a platform for think-pieces on cutting-edge issues regarding multilateralism and global governance written by leading experts in both practice and research.
See also my profile at Columbia University.
News & Updates
FRESH OFF THE PRESS
Naujoks. Daniel. 2023. “International Treaties, Conventions, and Laws on Forcible Displacement.” In: Nancy Murakami and Mashura Akilova (eds.) Integrative Social Work Practice with Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Forcibly Displaced Persons, Springer, pp. 45-67.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2022. “Multilateral Approaches to Mobility in the Middle East and North Africa Region.” International Development Policy 14 | 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.4000/poldev.4795.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2022. “A transnational research agenda on the determinants, policies, and impacts of diaspora direct investments.” Research in Globalization 4.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2022. “Trends, Drivers and Dynamics of Flight and Migration.” In Hans-Joachim Preuß, Dirk Messner, and Christoph Beier (eds), Forced Displacement and Migration. Approaches and Programmes of International Cooperation, Wiesbaden: Springer, pp. 19-40.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2021. “Refugee Camps and Refugee Rights: A simulation of the response to large refugee influxes.” Journal of Political Science Education. DOI: 10.1080/15512169.2018.1559066.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Multilateralism for Mobility: Interagency Cooperation in a Post-pandemic World.” In: Ibrahim Sirkeci and Jeffrey H. Cohen (eds.), Human Mobility and Pandemic: Understanding the Pandemic and Human Mobility: London: Transnational Press, pp. 183-193. Preprint
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Diaspora Policies, Consular Services and Social Protection for Indian Citizens Abroad,” in Jean-Michel Lafleur and Daniela Vintila (eds), Migration and Social Protection in Europe and beyond: a focus on non-EU Sending States, Springer Open Access, IMISCOE Research Series, pp. 163-181.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Flucht und Migration: Trends, Faktoren, Dynamik.” In Dirk Messner, Christoph Beier, and Hans-Joachim Preuß (eds), Globale Wanderungsbewegungen. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. Beyond COVID-19: Refugees and the value of life paradox. Medium.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “From Passport to Pennies: Exploring the effects of dual citizenship on migrants' remittances.” Remittance Review 5 (1): 55-82. DOI:10.33182/rr.v5i1.899.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Atypical citizenship regimes: Comparing legal and political conceptualizations.” Comparative Migration Studies 8 (1), DOI: 10.1186/s40878-019-0156-0.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2023. “International Treaties, Conventions, and Laws on Forcible Displacement.” In: Nancy Murakami and Mashura Akilova (eds.) Integrative Social Work Practice with Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Forcibly Displaced Persons, Springer, pp. 45-67.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2022. “Multilateral Approaches to Mobility in the Middle East and North Africa Region.” International Development Policy 14 | 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.4000/poldev.4795.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2022. “A transnational research agenda on the determinants, policies, and impacts of diaspora direct investments.” Research in Globalization 4.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2022. “Trends, Drivers and Dynamics of Flight and Migration.” In Hans-Joachim Preuß, Dirk Messner, and Christoph Beier (eds), Forced Displacement and Migration. Approaches and Programmes of International Cooperation, Wiesbaden: Springer, pp. 19-40.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2021. “Refugee Camps and Refugee Rights: A simulation of the response to large refugee influxes.” Journal of Political Science Education. DOI: 10.1080/15512169.2018.1559066.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Multilateralism for Mobility: Interagency Cooperation in a Post-pandemic World.” In: Ibrahim Sirkeci and Jeffrey H. Cohen (eds.), Human Mobility and Pandemic: Understanding the Pandemic and Human Mobility: London: Transnational Press, pp. 183-193. Preprint
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Diaspora Policies, Consular Services and Social Protection for Indian Citizens Abroad,” in Jean-Michel Lafleur and Daniela Vintila (eds), Migration and Social Protection in Europe and beyond: a focus on non-EU Sending States, Springer Open Access, IMISCOE Research Series, pp. 163-181.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Flucht und Migration: Trends, Faktoren, Dynamik.” In Dirk Messner, Christoph Beier, and Hans-Joachim Preuß (eds), Globale Wanderungsbewegungen. Wiesbaden: Springer VS.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. Beyond COVID-19: Refugees and the value of life paradox. Medium.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “From Passport to Pennies: Exploring the effects of dual citizenship on migrants' remittances.” Remittance Review 5 (1): 55-82. DOI:10.33182/rr.v5i1.899.
Naujoks. Daniel. 2020. “Atypical citizenship regimes: Comparing legal and political conceptualizations.” Comparative Migration Studies 8 (1), DOI: 10.1186/s40878-019-0156-0.
IN THE PRESS
In January 2023, the German national TV ZDF published excerpts from an interview with me on Ukraine's claim that Russia is not the lawful holder of the UN Security Council seat in "Initiative der Ukraine: Moskaus Ausschluss aus UN-Rat realistisch?"
In July 2020, Pass Blue's "UNscripted" podcast on "how to get a job at the UN" features quotes from me on the ins and outs of UN jobs.
In July 2019, FrankNews interviewed me about the Mobility Mandala, the links between migration and refugees and human development, borders, economics, and human rights.
In April 2019, I shared my views on the economic impact of immigration, the fallacy of the security focus vis-a-vis immigration and why the US should embrace a more open immigration policy at TRT World's The Square's show on separated families at US-Mexican border.
In July 2018, EfectoNaim interviewed me as an expert for their feature ¿Qué pasa cuando los campos de refugiados se convierten en ciudades permanentes? (What happens when refugee camps turn into permanent cities?)
In January 2023, the German national TV ZDF published excerpts from an interview with me on Ukraine's claim that Russia is not the lawful holder of the UN Security Council seat in "Initiative der Ukraine: Moskaus Ausschluss aus UN-Rat realistisch?"
In July 2020, Pass Blue's "UNscripted" podcast on "how to get a job at the UN" features quotes from me on the ins and outs of UN jobs.
In July 2019, FrankNews interviewed me about the Mobility Mandala, the links between migration and refugees and human development, borders, economics, and human rights.
In April 2019, I shared my views on the economic impact of immigration, the fallacy of the security focus vis-a-vis immigration and why the US should embrace a more open immigration policy at TRT World's The Square's show on separated families at US-Mexican border.
In July 2018, EfectoNaim interviewed me as an expert for their feature ¿Qué pasa cuando los campos de refugiados se convierten en ciudades permanentes? (What happens when refugee camps turn into permanent cities?)
In February 2017, APlus interviewed me live on the impact of migrants and refugees on the economy and the national security implications of refugees and the new US Executive Order banning immigrants, refugees and visitors from 7 countries.
In February 2016, the Turkish TV channel TRT ran a feature story on Syrian refugees in the US and political consequences, including the securitisation of this issue, featuring some quotes from an interview with me.
Flavie Halais' piece at DevEx on "Diaspora financing: What role for development organisations?" quotes an interview with me on diaspora investments.
Interview on organizing domestic workers, international legal standards, and informal labour markets quoted in piece on “At UN Conference, Domestic Workers Push for International Labor Standards” In These Times, March 19, 2015.
In February 2016, the Turkish TV channel TRT ran a feature story on Syrian refugees in the US and political consequences, including the securitisation of this issue, featuring some quotes from an interview with me.
Flavie Halais' piece at DevEx on "Diaspora financing: What role for development organisations?" quotes an interview with me on diaspora investments.
Interview on organizing domestic workers, international legal standards, and informal labour markets quoted in piece on “At UN Conference, Domestic Workers Push for International Labor Standards” In These Times, March 19, 2015.
TALKS & EVENTS
If you're at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association (ISA), Montreal, check out our
If you're at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association (ISA), Montreal, check out our
- Panel on Human Security: Borders and Migration, Mar 15, 2023.
- Panel on Human Rights and Forced Migration, Mar 17, 2023.
- Panel on Localizing multilateral action: Global governance and international organizations’ country-level activities on human rights, peace, development and migration, Mar 16, 2023, including my presentation on “World Politics, Technocrats, and Local Preferences: The Inclusion of Human Mobility in National UN Development Frameworks”
