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Outsourcing Migration Management: The Role of the Western Balkans in the European Refugee Crisis
Without a common EU policy, Western Balkan countries have borne the brunt of managing Europe's 2015-16 migration and refugee crisis, and may pay a lasting price.
Thinking Outside the Camp: Syrian Refugees in Istanbul
The vast majority of the 3.1 million Syrians in Turkey in 2017 lived in cities, not camps, placing pressure on underfunded, legally constrained municipalities.
Amid Economic Crisis and Political Turmoil, Venezuelans Form a New Exodus
Venezuela's economic and political collapse drove the emigration of a record 200,000 people in 2016, sending a diverse cross-section of society abroad.
Estonian Citizenship Policy: The Restoration of a Country Leads to Statelessness for Some
What happens when a country reverts to an earlier citizenship policy? When Estonia did just that after gaining independence in 1991, a new class of stateless residents emerged, comprised of Soviet-era Russian-speaking migrants and their descendants. This article explores the effects of Estonia's post-Soviet citizenship policy on its Russian-speaking population, particularly with regard to political participation and civic engagement.
Strife Abroad, Responses at Home: Muslims in the West and Conflict Spillover
Diaspora conflict in migrant-destination countries hinges on integration quality, community leadership, and screening, this comparison of Muslim communities in London and Detroit shows.
Uptick in Northern Border Crossings Places Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement under Pressure
A surge in unauthorized crossings into Canada in 2017 showed the Safe Third Country Agreement inadvertently pushed asylum seekers toward dangerous routes.
Straddling Two Worlds: Highly Skilled Migrants from Senegambia and Switzerland
Skilled migration between Senegambia and Switzerland shares citizenship motivations but diverges in how each group is perceived in its host country.
The Evolving and Diversifying Nature of Migration to the U.S.-Mexico Border
Unauthorized crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, once overwhelmingly of Mexicans, now are dominated by Central American asylum seekers and a growing mix of other nationalities.
With Millions Displaced by Climate Change or Extreme Weather, Is There a Role for Labor Migration Pathways?
Labor migration channels are a key tool for climate adaptation, amid rising displacement from natural disasters each year.
Labor Migration from Myanmar: Remittances, Reforms, and Challenges
The uptick in labor migration from Myanmar, amid a loosening of authoritarian control, shows promise but is hobbled by weak governance and informal migration.
