AmityPoint Institute

09/10/2026

Over the past four weeks, AmityPoint Institute has been working with highly educated refugees in the Netherlands through our BRIDGING POTENTIAL pilot project, in partnership with Beautiful Mess and Refugee Company.

We began by listening to participants’ professional stories and discussing what they would like to do next.

Together, we have been exploring career goals, looking at vacancies, reviewing CVs and improving LinkedIn profiles. Participants have also been preparing short professional introductions and thinking about who they could approach in their chosen field.

Along the way, we have talked about Dutch-language learning, qualification recognition and the difficulties of finding relevant experience in a new country.

Our experience so far has reminded us how important it is to understand each person’s circumstances. Participants bring valuable skills and experience, but they need different kinds of support to take their next step.

In the coming sessions, we will focus on contacting organisations, writing outreach messages, practising professional conversations and exploring opportunities for local experience.

This is closely connected to AmityPoint’s mission and vision: helping people develop their potential and creating more opportunities for them to contribute their abilities to society.

As a pilot project, this is also a chance for us to learn. We are listening to feedback and using it to improve the programme.

Thank you to Beautiful Mess and Refugee Company for working with us, and to our participants for sharing their experiences and ideas.

If you would like to offer professional advice, mentorship or a relevant experience opportunity, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

04/09/2026

Justice without enforcement: Can the ICC remain legitimate when States refuse to cooperate?

The International Criminal Court was created to help ensure accountability for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and aggression.

But the Court has no independent police force. It relies on States to execute arrest warrants and cooperate with its investigations and proceedings.

Our latest AmityPoint Institute report authored by Franscesca Bottan, “Justice Without Enforcement: The ICC’s Legitimacy Challenge,” examines what happens when that cooperation breaks down.

The report looks at recent non-compliance involving Hungary, Italy and Tajikistan. It explores a difficult question:

Can international criminal justice maintain public and political legitimacy when legal rulings do not translate into enforcement?

It also considers what States Parties can do to strengthen compliance, protect the Court from external pressure and close the gap between legal authority and practical enforcement.

Read the full report: https://amitypointinstitute.org/2026/09/03/justice-without-enforcement-the-iccs-legitimacy-challenge/

We welcome your thoughts:

What should happen when a State is found non-compliant with an ICC obligation?

18/06/2026

What if the biggest challenge in Europe’s migration debate is not migration itself, but the way we talk about it?

In our latest article, we look at how fear has shaped public narratives and influenced policy choices over time. The words used to describe migration carry weight. They shape perception, emotion, and ultimately decisions.

When complex issues are framed in ways that trigger fear, it becomes harder to have balanced and constructive conversations.

This piece takes a step back and asks a simple but important question. What changes when we move beyond fear driven narratives?

Read more here

By Niall Clements, Smaragda Vasileiadi, Francesca Bottan and Togo Yasuda Edited and reviewed by Beline Nyangi, Niall Clements and Togo Yasuda Media Narrative...

15/06/2026

📢 Join us in Amsterdam for a workshop on migration & policy

Is migration truly a “crisis,” or is it shaped by the way it’s presented in media and politics?

AmityPoint Institute invites you to an engaging and open workshop where we’ll explore:
• Media narratives and public perception
• The politics behind migration debates
• New perspectives and practical insights

📍 Hosted at Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof
🗓️ 21 June 2026
⏰ 14:00 – 18:00

We’re excited to be hosted by Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof, a vibrant community space in Amsterdam.

🍽️ After the workshop, we’ll share dinner together — a great chance to connect, reflect, and continue the discussion in a relaxed setting.

👉 Limited spots available — reserve yours and feel free to share!

13/05/2026

Migration affects real people and real lives.

Join us in Amsterdam for a thoughtful and open conversation on security and human rights and how these issues connect to healthcare, media and public discourse.

📅 21 June 2026
📍 Amsterdam

This is a free workshop and a chance to listen, share and learn from different perspectives.

Reserve your place directly through messaging us or via e-mail address provided in the poster ([email protected])

www.amitypointinstitute.org

22/04/2026

What actually drives foreign policy decisions?

We explored this in a recent workshop by looking at the US approach to Iran and Venezuela. Two very different cases, but the same underlying tension kept coming up. Energy interests and security concerns don’t always point in the same direction.

The discussion was honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and exactly what we were hoping for. No easy answers, just better questions.

We wrote up a few reflections from the session. Link below

https://amitypointinstitute.org/2026/04/22/between-oil-and-security-reflections-on-u-s-foreign-policy-toward-iran-and-venezuela/

14/04/2026

Hello🤗,
I’d like to invite a few of you who are interested in global politics to join us for a workshop this coming Sunday.

We’ll be discussing the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy, focusing on a comparative case study of Iran and Venezuela; particularly how oil interests and security concerns shape intervention strategies.

Feel free to read and engage with this short piece:
https://amitypointinstitute.org/2026/04/13/between-oil-and-security-a-dual-logic-of-united-states-intervention-in-iran-and-venezuela/

Your thoughts and perspectives will really enrich the discussion.

If you’d like to attend, kindly inbox me to reserve a seat (and a plate of Kenyan food 😉).

Looking forward to a great conversation🤗

14/04/2026

We’ve just published a new article looking at U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and Venezuela and the deeper logic behind it.

“Between Oil and Security: A Dual Logic of United States Intervention in Iran and Venezuela”

The article explores how two key forces, energy interests and security concerns, have shaped U.S. involvement in both countries over time.

Rather than pointing to a single motive, it shows how these drivers interact. Sometimes they reinforce each other, and sometimes they pull policy in different directions.

If you’re interested in geopolitics, energy, or international relations, this offers a fresh perspective on a familiar topic.

Read more: