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The Central Role of Cooperation in Australia’s Immigration Enforcement Strategy
Australia's border enforcement depends on bilateral and regional cooperation, but protection gaps and partner sustainability pose growing risks.
Straight Path to Legal Permanent Residence for Afghan Evacuees Would Build on Strong U.S. Precedent
Dating to the 1950s, Congress on multiple occasions has provided a direct path to permanent residence for Hungarians, Vietnamese, Cubans, and others fleeing upheaval in their countries. Given this precedent, this commentary suggests Congress should act to provide a more secure future for the more than 72,000 Afghans who were airlifted to the United States under an uncertain immigration status known as parole.
Working Towards a More Gender-Responsive Reintegration Process for Returned Migrants
This conversation reflected on progress toward integrating gender into reintegration programs for returned migrants, ongoing challenges, and how the 2022 International Migration Review Forum can promote good practices.
Four Years of Profound Change: Immigration Policy during the Trump Presidency
President Donald Trump's administration completed 472 executive actions from 2017 to 2021, narrowing humanitarian protections and restricting legal immigration.
Is Europe Prepared for a Possible Large-Scale Ukrainian Displacement Crisis?
Tested by the 2015-16 refugee crisis, are EU Member States better prepared for large-scale displacement of Ukrainians? This MPI Europe commentary examines preparedness for the possible inflow of Ukrainians, who already have visa-free access to the bloc.
Biden at One: Assessing the Administration’s Immigration Record
One year into President Joe Biden's term, this discussion examined the administration's track record on immigration and what lay ahead.
When Climate Change Comes to Refugee Settings
How are humanitarian organizations integrating climate considerations into refugee protection work?
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2021
In 2021, countries began reopening borders unevenly as COVID-19 restrictions shifted from blanket bans to vaccination and testing requirements, but global coordination lagged and movement stayed far below pre-pandemic levels.
Court-Ordered Relaunch of Remain in Mexico Policy Tweaks Predecessor Program, but Faces Similar Challenges
The court-ordered revival of Remain in Mexico for certain asylum seekers affects a Trump-era program with a troubled record.
The Importance of Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care for Immigrant and Dual Language Learner Families
Speakers examined the critical role of child care provided by family, friends, and neighbors (FFN) for immigrant families and program and policy approaches to more equitably serve and support FFN caregivers.
