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A New Citizenship Bargain for the Age of Mobility? Citizenship Requirements in Europe and North America
Tightened language and civics requirements since 2000 risk deterring naturalization applicants in Europe and North America rather than supporting integration.
Dual Citizenship in the Age of Mobility
More than half of all countries globally now tolerate dual citizenship, which authors argue can boost naturalization, broaden participation, and support immigrant integration.
Local Voting Rights for Non-Nationals in Europe: What We Know and What We Need to Learn
In 2008, 17 European states had extended local voting rights to non-nationals, with evidence suggesting such rights support rather than undermine naturalization.
Stakeholder Citizenship: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
Political scientist Rainer Bauböck argues citizenship should extend to all with a genuine stake in a polity's future, with dual citizenship accepted as a general rule.
The Complexities of Immigration: Why Western Countries Struggle with Immigration Politics and Policies
Global migration more than doubled between 1970 and 2002, and Western governments face ideological tensions on both the left and right that block effective policymaking.
Little Job Growth Makes Labor Migration and Remittances the Norm in Post-Soviet Armenia
In post-Soviet Armenia, weak job creation and persistent poverty have made labor migration and large remittance inflows a central pillar of household survival.
The Proposed European Blue Card System: Arming for the Global War for Talent?
The European Union’s Blue Card proposal exposes tensions between common rules, national control, and the deeper reforms needed to attract highly skilled workers.
Integration Means Belonging
While Switzerland's anti-immigration party won its best result ever in 2007, Germany, Canada, and South Korea expanded integration programs, revealing global divisions.
Managing Global Travel with Technology and Cooperation
2007 saw border biometric technology expand rapidly—and privacy tensions along with it.
Migration and Development Issues: No Longer a Novelty in Policy Discussions
The European Union folded remittances, brain drain, and circular migration into policy in 2007, as the United States skipped a Global Forum attended by 155 countries.