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When the Dust Settles: Migration policy after Brexit
The 2016 Brexit vote delivered an unambiguous message on migration control, but the policy path ahead remains uncertain, complex, and largely unplanned.
Will Britain Leave the EU? The Role of Immigration in Brexit
MPI analysts explore how the migration politics and policies of the UK government influenced the decision to hold the "Brexit" referendum, how public attitudes towards immigration might influence the result, and how the outcome might impact migration policy in the United Kingdom and European Union more broadly.
Kenyan Migration to the Gulf Countries: Balancing Economic Interests and Worker Protection
Kenyan workers’ rising Gulf migration boosted remittances but outpaced Kenya’s weak protections, leaving many migrants exposed to exploitation.
Brexit: The Role of Migration in the Upcoming EU Referendum
The UK’s 2016 EU referendum has become, in part, a vote on migration, pitting the prospect of tighter border control against the benefits of free movement.
Engaging the Anxious Middle on Immigration Reform: Evidence from the UK Debate
UK polling reveals a majority anxious middle that is skeptical of immigration governance but not hostile to immigrants—a nuance British policymakers have consistently missed.
Maintaining Public Trust in the Governance of Migration
Without public trust, governments lose room to innovate on immigration and pay disproportionate penalties for mistakes, making trust as important as any specific policy.
Asylum Reception in the European Union: A flexible model for the future?
The pressure brought by the influx of migrants and refugees to Europe has drawn attention to the need for systems to receive and house new arrivals that can adapt to unpredictable numbers, remain cost-efficient, and meet national and EU standards. Experts discuss how to devise a more responsive asylum reception system that upholds common standards at the national and EU level.
Who Belongs? Statelessness and Nationality in West Africa
West Africa’s drive to cut statelessness pits fragile laws and weak registration against ECOWAS-led reforms that seek to secure nationality for vulnerable residents.
Children: The forgotten aspect of the EU-Turkey deal
Children made up 40 percent of arrivals in Greece in February 2016, yet the EU-Turkey returns deal overlooks the complex legal protections they are entitled to receive.
India and Bangladesh Swap Territory, Citizens in Landmark Enclave Exchange
India and Bangladesh’s 2015 enclave swap let tens of thousands choose citizenship, yet land disputes and slow integration cloud the historic deal.
