Research Publications
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Perceptions of Afghan Refugees
Post-9/11 indifference to Afghan refugees in the West stemmed from media gaps, entrenched negative perceptions, and governments balancing security against protection duties.
The Feasibility of Setting Up Resettlement Schemes in EU Member States or at EU Level
This EU feasibility study explores expanding refugee resettlement across member states, proposing an integrated protection system and six models for EU-level engagement.
Unauthorized Immigration to the United States
An estimated 9 million unauthorized immigrants lived in the United States in 2003, a population growing by about 350,000 annually between 1990 and 1999.
The Strategic Use of Resettlement
Expanding EU refugee resettlement would yield strategic, political, and protection benefits—but would not meaningfully curb asylum flows or smuggling.
Immigration Since September 11, 2001
After 9/11, nonimmigrant entries fell 15 percent and U.S. refugee admissions hit a 25-year low, even as legal permanent resident numbers held steady.
Does 'Smarter' Lead to Safer? An Assessment of the Border Accords with Canada and Mexico
Post-9/11 U.S. Smart Border accords with Canada and Mexico advanced bilateral security cooperation while keeping trade flowing, but gaps in infrastructure and strategy remained.
Discussion on Migration and Development: Using Remittances and Circular Migration as Drivers for Development
Remittances and circular migration are powerful but underutilized development drivers, yet policy frameworks and data collection lag far behind the evidence.
Reconciling Refugee Protection and Security Concerns in Wartime: The Case of Iraq
Security and refugee protection need not be a zero-sum tradeoff. While post-9/11 security concerns curtailed international protection for Iraqis, states can uphold both goals.
Immigration Policy and the Homeland Security Act Reorganization: An Early Agenda for Practical Improvements
The rushed reorganization of immigration functions post-9/11 created gaps requiring fixes to unify policy and operational coordination in the new Department of Homeland Security.
Women Immigrants in the United States
Women immigrants face distinct legal and social barriers—from domestic violence to post-9/11 policies—yet remain understudied despite being the majority of legal arrivals.