German artists and intellectuals, the creative force of the Old Continent's avant - garde, fled the witch hunt which accompanied the rise of Nazism, seeking
refuge in neighboring countries and constantly keeping in mind that Hitler's plans were destined to break free beyond German borders.
- CNN, Report (PDF) Royal United Services Institute — British military think tank founded
in 1831 Just a slight rise
in sea level would plunge roughly half of that
country underwater, forcing perhaps 17 million people to seek
refuge in neighboring India But India is constructing a 3,000 - kilometer fence along its border with Bangladesh, and could hardly feed or shelter such a huge influx of people..