Douglas Murray: "It's Hard To Believe This Is Happening..."

In a world increasingly grappling with migration challenges, how do we balance compassion with practicality? Can we truly address the influx of migrants without losing sight of the strain it places on host countries? Douglas Murray tackles these questions head-on as he reflects on his travels to countries facing mass migration and the camps where migrants seek refuge.

Murray highlights the tension between two virtues—mercy and justice. On one hand, there’s the need to show mercy to those fleeing hardship, but on the other, justice for the people in host nations who must bear the economic and social burden. He asks pressing questions about differentiating between war refugees and economic migrants, how social media shapes public perception, and how we can have meaningful debates on this issue without being dismissed as xenophobic. Murray calls for clear policies that maintain public support, stressing the importance of keeping displaced people near their home regions to offer better aid and solutions.