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Central America: Crossroads of the Americas
War and poverty in the 1980s transformed Central America into a major U.S. migration source; by 2004, more than 2.8 million Central Americans were living in the United States.
Central Americans and Asylum Policy in the Reagan Era
Reagan-era foreign policy drove U.S. asylum approvals for Salvadorans and Guatemalans below 3 percent in 1984.
National Policies and the Rise of Transnational Gangs
U.S. deportations tripled in the late 1990s and spread MS-13 to Central America, where deported members set up outposts and cycled back through illegal channels.
Remittance Trends in Central America
Central America received $7.8 billion in remittances in 2004, a 17 percent increase over 2003.
Canada: A Northern Refuge for Central Americans
Canada's humanitarian framing of Central American conflicts drove admission of nearly 21,000 refugees between 1982 and 1987.
Migration, Integration, and Security in the UK Since July 7
The July 7, 2005 bombings accelerated securitization of UK migration policy and elevated engagement of Muslim communities to the top of the political agenda.
Second-Generation Mexicans: Getting Ahead or Falling Behind?
Second-generation Mexicans in the United States show strong gains over their parents in education and employment.
Countering Terrorist Mobility
Terrorist mobility warrants a dedicated strategy distinct from immigration policy, integrating intelligence, border security, and disruption of illicit travel networks.
On the Beach: Racial Confrontation in Australia
The December 2005 Cronulla riots, in which 5,000 youths attacked Australians of largely Lebanese backgrounds at a Sydney beach, laid bare tensions over multiculturalism and national identity.
From Horseback to High-Tech: U.S. Border Enforcement
U.S. border enforcement has grown from horseback patrols in 1904 to a multiagency, high-tech system that spans land, air, sea, and overseas consulates.
