The global refugee population has tripled over the past fifteen years, surpassing 43 million. The vast majority of refugees remain in developing countries, with their displacement often persisting across generations. The international community has largely failed to respond to the changing circumstances surrounding refugees, and the situation is becoming increasingly chaotic. While developed nations are abdicating their responsibilities, disregarding human rights, and closing their borders, refugee-hosting countries in developing regions are increasingly employing restrictive policies towards refugees. What must we learn from the current crisis to ensure that "refugees" do not become "abandoned people"? 

Drawing upon extensive fieldwork, Global Refugee Crisis scrutinizes the dysfunctional international protection system and the failure of nations to shoulder their responsibilities. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the global refugee situation for the citizens of Japan – a country that accepts the fewest refugees among G7 nations.

Written in Japanese only, the book was published in August 2026 by Iwanami Shoten.