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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.
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.
Los Angeles on the Leading Edge: Immigrant Integration Indicators and their Policy Implications
Immigrants in Los Angeles face persistent labor market, language, and health-care integration gaps that call for more proactive policy across the public and private sectors.
Delivering Citizenship (Transatlantic Council Statement)
A transatlantic agenda that links clear citizenship pathways, dual nationality, and practical integration support can lead to stronger, more cohesive democracies.
Behind the Naturalization Backlog: Causes, Context and Concerns
A surge of naturalization applications in 2007, combined with outdated systems and security checks, produced a sharp backlog threatening timely access to U.S. citizenship.
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.
Testing the Limits: A Framework for Assessing the Legality of State and Local Immigration Measures
This report provides a framework for assessing the legal validity of state legislative measures that address unauthorized immigration, including when they are pre-empted by federal authority.