The Human Trafficking Paradox and Politics: Rise, Setbacks, and the Future in Southeast Asia

Welcome to Global Development Review! In today’s episode, we are joined by Associate Professor Sverre Molland,from Austrialian National University. Prof. Molland is an anthropologist specializing in the intersection of migration, aid, and security in mainland Southeast Asia. With over two decades of research and program experience related to human trafficking, development, and mobility in the Mekong region, he has conducted extensive research on migration and anti-trafficking interventions in a Southeast Asian context.His recent work focuses on "safe migration" governance in the Mekong region, along with a comparative analysis of anti-trafficking efforts, modern slavery initiatives, and safe migration aid modalities. He collaborates with UN agencies and external partners through consultancies and commissioned research to advance academic understanding in this field. Professor Molland has published widely on human trafficking and migration governance, including the monographs The Perfect Business? Anti-Trafficking and the Sex Trade Along the Mekong and Safe Migration and the Politics of Brokered Safety in Southeast Asia.In this episode, we will explore "The Human Trafficking Paradox and Politics: Rise, Setbacks, and the Future in Southeast Asia." Professor Molland will provide insights into the historical and contemporary landscape of anti-trafficking governance, its intersections with migration policies, and the evolving challenges in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.