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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.
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.
Citizenship in a Globalized World
Globalization has complicated citizenship, spurring growth in dual citizenship, quasi-citizen rights for long-term residents, and EU supranational membership.
The Changing Face of the Gulf Coast: Immigration to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama
Latin American immigration to U.S. Gulf Coast states surged in the 1990s.
Record Numbers Displaced by Natural Disasters
Natural disasters in 2005 displaced millions.
Asylum Applications Drop Sharply
Asylum applications fell 40 percent from 2001 to 2004, driven by restrictive policies, interceptions at sea, and fewer people needing protection.