Immigration 5 – Can politicians handle that?

Political leaders are notorious for their short-term outlook and their self interest as well as those of their financial backers. Can they muster the commitment, the long-term view and the courage that would come with drafting a sustainable emigration policy? At this point I think not. Who should take the lead on it though? Could the UN or an affiliated agency tackle the problem without widespread members’ support? Alternatively, some nation states could show leadership by undertaking the project, thinking it through and leaving no stone unturned. Could it be the United States; I doubt it, but there might be no other way…