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Else Lanjouw

Else was born in Washington D.C. to Dutch and American parents. At twelve she moved to Amsterdam, where she is currently in her fourth year of a Political Science Degree at the University of Amsterdam. An eager student, she has completed a minor in International Development Studies and a semester abroad in Nantes, France, where she studied law and philosophy. She is also a member of the Honors Program. Although her passions are diverse, her primary interests lie in conflict and migration issues. In her free time, you’ll find her writing poetry, boxing, and planning her next trip abroad.

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Dutch Nativist Political Post Causes Flashbacks to Nazi Past

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw October 10, 2025October 2, 2025

An Islamophobic image posted by Dutch politician Geert Wilders is causing outrage due to its likeness to Nazi propaganda. How afraid should we be?

Posted inSpotlight

U.S. Deports Migrants to Third Countries Despite Known Dangers

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw September 22, 2025September 9, 2025
A Somali girl walks down a road at sunset in an IDP camp near the town of Jowhar. Original public domain image from Flickr
Posted inUnderreported

Weaponized Bodies: The Strategic Use of Sexual Violence in Sudan’s Conflict

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw July 28, 2025July 15, 2025
Posted inThe Big Picture

Greece’s New Joint Ministerial Decision Squashes the Hopes of Refugees Arriving on Samos

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw July 12, 2025July 8, 2025
Posted inInterview

Trust Issues: How our Search for Commitment Has Led to a Rise in Right-Wing Populism

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw March 31, 2025April 1, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Why November 7th Was a Pitch Black Night for Dutch Politics

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw December 7, 2024December 28, 2024
Posted inUnderreported

Gaza: A Hotbed for Disease Spread

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw November 24, 2024September 26, 2025
Posted inUnderreported

The Neglected Refugees of Burkina Faso

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw October 28, 2024October 26, 2024
Posted inOpinion

American Anti-Immigration Sentiments Are a Symptom of Loneliness

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw August 4, 2024August 4, 2024
Posted inInterview

Rebuilding Gaza: Palestinian Perspectives on Peacebuilding

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw June 5, 2024August 19, 2024
Posted inThe Big Picture

U.S. Immigration Policy and Bukele’s Police State

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw May 14, 2024December 28, 2024
Posted inUnderreported

Pain Pills and Medical Bills: The Difficult Journey to Recovery for Gun Violence Survivors

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw April 14, 2024December 27, 2024
Posted inSpotlight

The EU’s New Pact is Funding Human Rights Abuses in Lebanon

Avatar photo by Else Lanjouw March 5, 2024December 28, 2024

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