The Global Politics of Adoption: Who Gets to Adopt and Why?

Authors

Lily Eigner, College of the Holy Cross

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Description

International adoption is deeply intertwined with global politics, nationalism, and ideological agendas. This op-ed explores how countries like Russia, China, and Ethiopia use adoption laws for political leverage, often sidelining the needs of children in favor of diplomatic or nationalist interests.

Publication Date

4-7-2025

Publisher

College of the Holy Cross

City

Worcester, MA

Keywords

International adoption, child welfare, politics, national identity

Disciplines

Comparative Politics | International Relations | Political Science

Comments

Edited by Dr. Marat Iliyasov and Maia Nicolosi '27

Recommended Citation

Eigner, Lily, "The Global Politics of Adoption: Who Gets to Adopt and Why?" (2025). Opinion Matters: Student Analyses of World News. 8.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/pols_oped/8