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Top 10 Migration Issues of 2017

The migration world in 2017 was marked by large-scale displacement in Southeast Asia and Africa, rightward political shifts in the United States and parts of Europe, and varied approaches to migration management across the world. MPI experts highlight the biggest migration developments of the year in this countdown of the Top 10 Migration Issues of 2017.

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Articles for Special Issue 
Under Trump Administration, United States Takes Steps to Narrow Legal Immigration
Surge in Violence Against Myanmar's Rohingya Spurs World's Fastest-Growing Refugee Crisis
European Leaders Pursue Migration Deals with North African Countries, Sparking Concerns about Human Costs
Trump Administration Makes Down Payment on Campaign Pledges to Address Illegal Immigration
As Displacement Becomes Long-Term, Refugee Hosts Grapple with New Normal
In Wake of Cuts to U.S. Refugee Program, Global Resettlement Falls Short
Increased Focus on Forced Return of Migrants and Asylum Seekers Puts Many in Peril
Despite Progress on Brexit Negotiations, Fate of Millions of EU and UK Nationals Still Hangs in the Balance
Nativism Goes Mainstream, Moving the Needle on Migration Policy
In Latin America, Spike in Migrant Arrivals Prompts Flurry of Responses
Issue Date 
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Regions 
Africa (sub-Saharan)
Asia and the Pacific
Central America & the Caribbean
Europe
Middle East & North Africa
North America
South America
Type 
Articles
Featured Programs 
U.S. Immigration Policy Program
International Program
Migration Information Source
Image Credit 
Oleg N/Flickr
Source URL:https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/migration-information-source/top-10-migration-issues-2017