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Struggles of Iraqi Refugees Continue
Iraq was the world's top source of asylum seekers in 2008, with 4.7 million displaced and most unwilling or unable to return home despite some security gains.
Emerging Demographic Patterns across the Mediterranean and their Implications for Migration through 2030
MENA's rapidly growing working-age population could offset Europe's labor shortages, but four uncertain triggers will decide if large-scale emigration occurs.
The Growing Global Demand for Students as Skilled Migrants
Aging societies are courting international students as tomorrow’s skilled migrants, expanding study-to-work and settlement pathways.
Learning by Doing: Experiences of Circular Migration
Circular migration programs built on compulsion rather than worker incentives tend to fail, pushing migrants into irregular status instead of encouraging voluntary return.
Hometown Associations: An Untapped Resource for Immigrant Integration?
Hometown associations connect origin and destination communities and could strengthen immigrant integration if their capacity is supported.
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.
The Iraqi Refugee Crisis: The Need for Action
By early 2008, 4.5 million displaced Iraqis faced tightening borders, scant protection, and an urgent need for international action.
Iraqi Refugees: Diminished Options and Little U.S. Support
By late 2007, millions of Iraqis were displaced, neighboring countries were sealing their borders, and the United States had resettled fewer than 2,000 Iraqis.
Where to Now? Decreasing Options for Displaced Iraqis
Syria's decision to introduce visa requirements for Iraqis in 2007 further narrowed the options for a displaced population.
Beyond Regional Circularity: The Emergence of an Ethiopian Diaspora
The 1974 Derg revolution transformed Ethiopia from a country of minimal emigration into a major refugee-producing state, giving rise to a global diaspora.
