International Cooperation

Irregular Migration in Europe

Irregular migration in Europe has declined and shifted routes, but remains reactive to labor demand and enforcement, signaling the need for border controls and broad reforms.

Restoring Trust in the Management of Migration and Borders (Transatlantic Council Statement)

Restoring trust in migration and borders requires predictable rules, credible enforcement, risk-based systems, and clear communication about goals and trade-offs.

Improving the Governance of International Migration

Shared Challenges and Opportunities for EU and U.S. Immigration Policymakers

Despite institutional differences, EU and U.S. policymakers confront shared migration challenges and openings for mutual learning.

The Governance of International Migration: Defining the Potential for Reform in the Next Decade (Transatlantic Council Statement)

A Transatlantic Council on Migration agenda urges more coherent, flexible migration governance that expands legal channels to reduce irregularity and links mobility with development.

Running in Circles: Progress and Challenges in Regulating Recruitment of Filipino and Sri Lankan Labor Migrants to Jordan

Labor migration from the Philippines and Sri Lanka to Jordan remains tightly regulated on paper but riddled with recruiter abuses and protection gaps.

Running in Circles: Progress and Challenges in Regulating Recruitment of Filipino and Sri Lankan Labor Migrants to Jordan (In Arabic)

لا تزال هجرة اليد العاملة من الفلبين وسريلانكا إلى الأردن خاضعة لرقابة صارمة على الورق، لكنها تعج بانتهاكات شركات التوظيف وثغرات في الحماية.

Emerging Transatlantic Security Dilemmas in Border Management

Transatlantic border systems now rely heavily on data and technology, creating dilemmas over cost, privacy, accountability, and balancing security with mobility.

Opportunities for Transatlantic Cooperation on International Migration

Shared demographic pressures and migration challenges create openings for deeper U.S.–European cooperation beyond just security and border control.

The Role of Civil Society in EU Migration Policy: Perspectives on the European Union's Engagement in its Neighborhood

Civil-society groups in nearby regions are crucial go-betweens for EU migration policy, but they need steadier funding, clearer roles, and stronger recognition.