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Countries Are Pushing Borders Outward to Expand Deterrence and Protection Alike
Externalization—the enlistment of partner countries to manage migration before people arrive or assist with removals and returns—has shifted from the policy fringe into the mainstream. Models range from deterrence to protection.
From Temporary Climate-Induced Displacement to Permanent Urban Settlement in Pakistan
Pakistan's climate disasters have driven permanent urban resettlement to Karachi, rather than mass cross-border migration.
Central Asian Migrants Look Beyond Russia, Yet New Destinations Carry Challenges Too
As Russia becomes less safe and hospitable for Central Asian workers amid the war in Ukraine, new corridors to Europe and beyond have become attractive.
Creating Inclusive Urban Economies for Migrants and Refugees
Cities hold powerful levers to turn migrants' and refugees' underused talent into economic growth—but doing so requires moving beyond first-job placement toward durable inclusion.
Indian Immigrants in the United States
Indian immigrants are the second largest foreign-born group in the United States, numbering about 3.2 million as of 2024.
“Climate Refugees” Do Not Exist as a Concept—But Countries Are Testing New Approaches to Offer Protection
International law does not recognize refugee status for people displaced by the impacts of climate change. But a series of national policy experiments and legal decisions are slowly building a framework for protection.
Singapore’s Migration Controls Seek to Balance Population Growth, Global Ambitions, and National Priorities
Singapore manages one of Asia's most migration-dependent economies through a system that admits millions of foreign workers while strictly limiting their rights and paths to permanence.
The Role of Immigration as South Korea Navigates Demographic Decline
A country that was 0.3% foreign-born in 1998 is now racing to redesign its immigration system before a demographic crisis reshapes its economy and workforce.
