The DRC’s acceptance of third-country nationals from the U.S. presents a fascinating case study in how smaller nations navigate great-power migration policies. At face value, the arrangement appears mutually beneficial: the U.S. offloads a logistical challenge while the DRC gains diplomatic goodwill and potential financial support. Yet the contradictions—temporary in name but requiring humanitarian aid—suggest a deeper tension between stated intent and operational reality. The government’s insis...