Disasters, Migration, Refugee Policy, and Other Fast or Slow Catastrophes.

The article discusses the book "Disasters, Migration, Refugee Policy, and Other Fast or Slow Catastrophes" by Maria Cristina Garcia, which examines the impact of climate change on migration and refugee policies in Central America and the Caribbean. The book focuses on specific cases, such as the volcanic eruptions in Montserrat and the effects of Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua and Honduras. It argues that U.S. foreign policy, including Cold War policies and neoliberal economic reforms, has exacerbated the impacts of climate-related disasters and contributed to the displacement of people. The book also highlights the failures of U.S. policy in responding to disasters in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The author calls for a reevaluation of refugee policies to include provisions for climate-displaced persons and stronger international action to address climate change. [Extracted from the article]