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Turkey Aims to Halt Irregular Migration and Migrant Smuggling in the Eastern Mediterranean
Turkey sits at the crossroads of busy irregular migration routes, where criminal smuggling networks profit from movement that neither border walls nor EU deals have stopped.
Bridging the Gap between the Gig Economy and Migration Policy
Gig economy growth has outpaced migration policy. Visa frameworks built for traditional employment leave platform workers without protections or legal pathways, requiring the need to bridge the gap.
Engaging Employers in Growing Refugee Labor Pathways
Refugee labor pathways in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom show promise, but scaling requires smarter outreach, policy reforms, and stronger government involvement.
Migration, Climate Change, and Security in the Pacific
How does climate-driven displacement in the Pacific complicate the already fragile boundaries between humanitarian response, diplomacy, and military action?
Is the Humanitarian Protection System Falling Apart or Quietly Evolving?
The post-World War II refugee protection system is straining under record displacement, but also quietly evolving through use of temporary statuses and offshore processing.
Globally, Voting Rights Have Increased for Immigrants and Emigrants
Voting rights for immigrants and emigrants have grown significantly worldwide—but access remains uneven, shaped by legal status, residency requirements, and governments' shifting definitions of belonging.
Bangladesh’s Economic Vitality Owes in Part to Migration and Remittances
Labor migration and remittances have been central to Bangladesh's economic rise. But dependence on low-skilled workers abroad and nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees pose long-term governance challenges.
Brain Drain and Brain Gain in Hong Kong’s Population Shuffle
Hong Kong is caught between brain drain—as young professionals flee political upheaval—and brain gain, as mainland Chinese talent reshapes the city's workforce and cultural identity.
The State of Global Mobility in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 shut down global mobility during the first year of the pandemic. But 2022 saw a rapid rebound. This IOM-MPI report reveals shifting patterns post-pandemic, from Gulf labor flows to climate-driven displacement.
Iran Faces Dwindling Water and Escalating Climate Pressures, Aggravating Displacement Threats
Iran's worsening water crisis and climate extremes are fueling internal displacement and emigration, while sanctions prevent adaptation efforts and millions of Afghan refugees face compounding climate risks.
