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Dependent on Remittances, Tajikistan’s Long-Term Prospects for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Remain Dim
More than 1 million Tajiks work abroad annually, mostly in Russia, sending valuable remittances. Still, deep structural vulnerabilities remain for Tajikistan's economic future.
As More Migrants from Africa and Asia Arrive in Latin America, Governments Seek Orderly and Controlled Pathways
Growing numbers of migrants from Africa and Asia are traversing Latin America en route to the United States, prompting responses from Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Changing U.S. Policy and Safe-Third Country “Loophole” Drive Irregular Migration to Canada
Nearly 50,000 asylum seekers crossed into Canada over two years starting in 2017, driven largely by U.S. policy shifts and a loophole in the Safe Third Country Agreement.
Crisis in the Courts: Is the Backlogged U.S. Immigration Court System at Its Breaking Point?
The U.S. immigration court system faces a structural crisis, with more than 1 million pending cases as of August 2019 and average waits exceeding 700 days.
Years After Crimea’s Annexation, Integration of Ukraine’s Internally Displaced Population Remains Uneven
Five years after Russia's annexation of Crimea, Ukraine's 1.4 million registered internally displaced persons (IDPs) faced precarious conditions and uneven integration.
As Lesvos Battles Migration Crisis Fatigue, the Value of Centralized Migration Decision-Making Is Questioned
Crisis fatigue on the Greek islands and Lesvos's locally run Kara Tepe center make the case for decentralizing migration management away from Athens and Brussels.
The Multicultural Dilemma: Amid Rising Diversity and Unsettled Equity Issues, New Zealand Seeks to Address Its Past and Present
New Zealand's multicultural policies have advanced cultural recognition, but migration shifts and the unresolved biculturalism dilemma constrain full equity.
A Tightening Grip Abroad: Authoritarian Regimes Target Their Emigrant and Diaspora Communities
Authoritarian governments increasingly use surveillance, extradition, and violence to suppress the dissent of their diasporas abroad.
African Countries Relax Short-Term Visa Policies for Chinese in Sign of Increased Openness to China
As Sino-African trade and migration expand, at least 27 African countries now offer Chinese nationals visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry.
Lack of Opportunities and Family Pressures Drive Unaccompanied Minor Migration from Albania to Italy
Poverty, family pressure, and limited opportunity push unaccompanied Albanian minors to migrate despite fragmented legal protections in Italy.
