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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.
Lessons from COVID-19: Managing Borders in the Next Global Public-Health Crisis
COVID-19 gave rise to a complex web of mobility restrictions and exemptions, yet governments moved on without extracting key lessons. Several principles can make border management smarter next time.
Mobility Shutdown: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Migration in Asia and the Pacific
COVID-19 caused a prolonged mobility shutdown across Asia and the Pacific, devastating labor markets, tourism, and education. Migrants bore disproportionate burdens.
Moving Mountains: Climate Migration in High Altitudes
How does climate change interact with migration in mountain communities, and what does the movement of people mean for the resilience of the places — and populations — left behind?
Reliant on Labor Migration, the Global South Forges a New Social Contract with Its Citizens
Across the Global South, governments are substituting labor emigration and remittances for domestic welfare, forging a transnational social contract that shapes migration, diplomacy, and state authority.
Afghan Immigrants in the United States
The Afghan immigrant population in the United States nearly quadrupled since 2010. Many faced high poverty, limited English proficiency, and no clear path to permanent legal status.
South Asia’s Tibetan Refugee Community Is Shrinking, Imperiling Its Long-Term Future
Westward emigration and a very low birth rate have cut South Asia's Tibetan refugee population by nearly one-third since the 1990s, threatening the exile community's institutions and future.
Leaving No One Behind: Inclusive Fintech for Remittances
Migrants remitted US$ 860 billion in 2023, yet fintech’s promise to cut remittance costs and broaden inclusion has been limited by access, digital literacy, and fraud risks.
