This document summarizes a study analyzing the global refugee crisis. The study aims to examine the background, scale, causes, effects, and public reactions to the crisis. It notes over 22 million current refugees worldwide and that the crisis is complex with both social/economic impacts and complicated public opinions often based more on emotion than fact. The study seeks to help the public better understand the crisis and form more logical views. It uses reputable sources to fact-check information and avoid biased content.

1. An analysis of the global
refugee crisis
Group members:
Foo Siang Sen - 0123277
Abdil Qayyum bin Abdul Rahim - 0123347
Chan Kin Tung - 0123672
Kong Pui San - 0123209

2. Background of study
• The global refugee crisis is becoming increasingly worrying for
affected countries
• Refugees have long been a recurring issue but it has worsened
recently with events like the Syrian Civil War and the rejection of
Rohingyas by Myanmar
• There are over 22 million refugees in the world right now and
counting
• This study aims to cover the overview of the refugee crisis, its social
and economical effects as well as public reactions and opinions

3. Problem statement
• The refugee crisis is a complex issue with complicated details
• It is a topic that is easily misunderstood
• The problem lies in public opinion and comments on the crisis which
is driven by emotions rather than real, logical facts
• Emotions are fine, but this causes a lot of unnecessary conflict and
false arguments when we talk about the crisis
• There has to be a balance between emotions and logic in discussions

4. Research Objective
• To analyse the background and scale of the refugee crisis
• To identify the causes and effects of the crisis
• To understand the reaction of countries and public opinion on the
crisis
Research Questions
• What is the background and scale of the refugee crisis?
• What are the causes and effects of the crisis?
• What are the reactions of countries and public opinions on the crisis?

5. Significance
• This study will help the public to understand the background and
seriousness of the event
• People will be able to think more logically and form rational thoughts
about the crisis
Limitations
• The refugee crisis is hard to understand which makes it impossible to
fit everything in one study
• The study is also limited by sensitive topics such as politics and
religion
• Information is extracted solely from third-party sources as the
authors have never experienced the crisis themselves

6. Methodology
• Data was compiled only from reputable sources with a history of
verified news and low bias levels (e.g BBC, Bloomberg)
• Data is then fact-checked to ensure that it is authentic. Authors of the
sources are also checked to ensure that they have a credible writing
history
• Biased articles or content with negative agendas are not considered
• Information that can contribute to the goals of this study are then
selected carefully

7. Literature Review
Causes of the crisis
• Crisis is mainly caused by war or instability (political, religious, etc.)
• Countries’ policies may also play a role in causing the crisis
Effects of the crisis
• The crisis causes negative effects socially and economically e.g
increased crime rates and worries among residents
• May also contribute positively e.g filling a labor gap
Reactions to the crisis
• Countries directly affected by the crisis mostly respond negatively to
it while non-affected countries show support for refugees