No Refuge: Ethics and the Global Refugee Crisis. By Serena Parekh. Oxford University Press, 2020. pp. 247 (original) (raw)

Serena Parekh's book, "No Refuge: Ethics and the Global Refugee Crisis," examines moral obligations toward refugees, emphasizing the responsibility of Western states to uphold basic human dignity amidst rising anti-refugee sentiment. The work is structured into two key parts addressing the crises faced by Western countries and refugees, critically analyzing definitions of refugee status and advocating for a broader understanding of who qualifies as a refugee. Parekh juxtaposes philosophical, religious, and human rights perspectives to argue for the necessity of humanitarian support while highlighting the detrimental effects of punitive policies on refugees.