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Finding Connections: The Nexus between Migration and Corruption
Corruption shapes who migrates, how, and whether they return—yet migration theories rarely account for it, leaving a critical gap in analysis.
EU Dublin Asylum System Faces Uncertain Future after Ruling in Afghan Family’s Case
A 2014 ruling in an Afghan family's case could shake the foundations of the European Union's Dublin asylum system and intensify calls for reform.
Assessing the Political Impact of Immigration as the United Kingdom Heads to the Polls
A failed net migration pledge, the rise of the United Kingdom Independence Party, and a possible EU referendum converge in the United Kingdom's 2015 election.
Destination China: The Country Adjusts to its New Migration Reality
China's 2012 immigration overhaul toughened penalties for unauthorized migrants.
Following the Money: Chinese Labor Migration to Zambia
Chinese investment has driven a 60 percent rise in Chinese migration to Zambia since 2009, yet these immigrants remain a small share of the population.
The Geopolitical Origins of the U.S. Immigration Act of 1965
The Cold War and post-colonial pressures were major drivers of the 1965 repeal of national-origins quotas.
Children Left Behind: The Impact of Labor Migration in Moldova and Ukraine
Parental absence carries documented risks, and maternal migration in particular carries a heavy developmental toll on children left behind.
Border Controls under Challenge: A New Chapter Opens
In 2014, migrants and smugglers turned rescue and protection policies into entry strategies as Mediterranean deaths surpassed 3,000, up from 700 in 2013.
President Obama Breaks Immigration Impasse with Sweeping Executive Action
President Barack Obama's 2014 executive actions sought to shield up to 5.2 million unauthorized immigrants, but faced legal challenges and political opposition.
World Confronts Largest Humanitarian Crisis since WWII
In 2014, global displacement due to conflict or persecution hit 51.2 million, the highest since World War II.
