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Watch Ian Bremmer Discuss America’s Reaction to the Migrant Crisis

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TIME editor-at-large and president of Eurasia group Ian Bremmer discusses how the striking images from the migrant crisis captivated the world, and what America’s response says about the country.

See James Nachtwey's Photographs of the Journey of Hope

Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and Greece by means of inflatable pontoon rafts to the island of Lesbos as the first step in making their way across Europe.by James Nachtwey
A man signals to arriving boats from the beach in Lesbos, Greece. Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and to the island of Lesbos, as the first step in making their way across Europe, Sept. 26, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees celebrate after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece. Thousands of migrants each day set out from nearby Turkey for the Greek island, riding in barely seaworthy rubber boats. Some don’t make it, September 26, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees celebrate after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece. Thousands of migrants each day set out from nearby Turkey for the Greek island, riding in barely seaworthy rubber boats. Some don’t make it, Sept. 26, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and Greece by means of inflatable pontoon rafts to the island of Lesbos as the first step in making their way across Europe.by James Nachtwey
A young girl is helped off a boat after arriving in Lesbos, Greece, Sept. 26, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Migrants arrive on the beach in Lesbos, Greece after traveling from Turkey on inflatable pontoon rafts, September 27, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Migrants arrive on the beach in Lesbos, Greece after traveling from Turkey on inflatable pontoon rafts, Sept. 27, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Two women help a third scramble ashore after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, September 23, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Two women help a third scramble ashore after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, Sept. 23, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Leaving behind everything they've ever known, migrants arrive on the beach in Lesbos, Greece with little or no possessions. A woman sits on the beach recovering from the sea journey in an inflatable boat, September 27, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Leaving behind everything they've ever known, migrants arrive on the beach in Lesbos, Greece with little or no possessions. A woman sits on the beach recovering from the sea journey, Sept. 27, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
A man is helped from an inflatable boat after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, September 23, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
A man is helped from an inflatable boat after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, Sept. 23, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
A man helps a child reach shore in Lesbos, Greece, where refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea from Turkey by means of inflatable pontoon rafts, September 23, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
A man helps a child reach shore in Lesbos, Greece, where refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea from Turkey by means of inflatable pontoon rafts, Sept. 23, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
A man walks with crutches on the beach in Lesbos, Greece after arriving on an inflatable boat from Turkey, September 25, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
A man walks with crutches on the beach in Lesbos, Greece after arriving on an inflatable boat from Turkey, Sept. 25, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
A veiled muslim woman carries both a handbag and garbage bag while getting off an inflatable boat after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, September 26, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
A veiled Muslim woman carries both a handbag and garbage bag holding her possessions while getting off an inflatable boat after arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, Sept. 26, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
After arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, a woman washes clothes in the sea, September 24, 2015.by James Nachtwey
After arriving on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, a woman washes clothes in the sea, Sept. 24, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
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Muslim men pray upon reaching the beach in Lesbos, Greece, Sept. 25, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and Greece by means of inflatable pontoon rafts to the island of Lesbos as the first step in making their way across Europe, September 26, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and Greece by means of inflatable pontoon rafts to the island of Lesbos as the first step in making their way across Europe, Sept. 26, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
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A migrant walks towards shore in Lesbos, Greece after swimming from the inflatable boat he had taken in the crossing from Turkey, Sept. 27, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and Greece by means of inflatable pontoon rafts to the island of Lesbos as the first step in making their way across Europe.by James Nachtwey
A man hold his baby on the beach in Lesbos, Greece after making the journey with his wife from Turkey, Sept. 28, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia cross the sea between Turkey and Greece by means of inflatable pontoon rafts to the island of Lesbos as the first step in making their way across Europe.by James Nachtwey
Life preservers and other debris left by the migrants on the beach in Lesbos, Greece, Sept., 28, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
A man walks with his son behind him as they make their way to the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia, on the border with Serbia. In the Balkans, many migrants began traveling by foot, echoing more ancient journeys, September 17, 2015 James Nachtwey for TIME
A man walks with his son behind him as they make their way to the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia, on the border with Serbia. In the Balkans, many migrants began traveling by foot, echoing more ancient journeys, Sept. 17, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
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A family walks in the no man's land between Serbia and Croatia, towards the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2015James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa making their way across Europe. Walking from Serbia across border to Croatia, where they gathered at Tovarnik to board trains and buses to be transported to either Hungary or Slovenia, then to be taken to border with Austria and onward, September 18, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
A man carries his son as they walk in the no man's land between Serbia and Croatia, towards the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa making their way across Europe. Walking from Serbia across border to Croatia, where they gathered at Tovarnik to board trains and buses to be transported to either Hungary or Slovenia, then to be taken to border with Austria and onward. by James Nachtwey
A blind man and his son rest in a field in the no man's land between Serbia and Croatia, Sept. 18, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa making their way across Europe. Walking from Serbia across border to Croatia, where they gathered at Tovarnik to board trains and buses to be transported to either Hungary or Slovenia, then to be taken to border with Austria and onward. by James Nachtwey
A man sleeps as he waits for a bus that will take him further into Croatia. Refugees line up their bags to save their place in the long lines for the few buses dispatched each day, Sept. 18, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
A family of migrants waits at night at the Tovarnik, Croatia train station. As borders opened and closed, asylum seekers struggled to find a safe route through Europe. September 17, 2015 James Nachtwey for TIME
A police officer screams at refugees as they attempt to board a train in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 17, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa making their way across Europe. Walking from Serbia across border to Croatia, where they gathered at Tovarnik to board trains and buses to be transported to either Hungary or Slovenia, then to be taken to border with Austria and onward. by James Nachtwey
Local NGO workers carry a young girl onto a train in Tovarnik dispatched to transport refugees further into Croatia. 17, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
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A young man climbs into one of the few trains dispatched to Tovarnik to bring refugees further into Croatia, Sept. 17, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa making their way across Europe. Walking from Serbia across border to Croatia, where they gathered at Tovarnik to board trains and buses to be transported to either Hungary or Slovenia, then to be taken to border with Austria and onward. by James Nachtwey
A police officer screams at refugees as they attempt to board a train in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 17, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa making their way across Europe. Walking from Serbia across border to Croatia, where they gathered at Tovarnik to board trains and buses to be transported to either Hungary or Slovenia, then to be taken to border with Austria and onward. by James Nachtwey
Refugees plead with police officers to let members of their families board the train in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 17, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees on board a train in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2015.
Refugees on board a train in Tovarnik, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa make their way north on a train. Two children sleep under a blanket, at right, Sept. 21, 2015
Refugees mainly from Syria, but also Afghanistan, Iraq and parts of Africa make their way north on a train. Two children sleep under a blanket, at right, Sept. 21, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
At the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia refugees camped on the train tracks leaving debris behind, Sept. 21, 2015.
At the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia refugees camped on the train tracks leaving debris behind, Sept. 21, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME

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