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Can Innovation Help Blunt the Impact of Foreign Aid Cuts on Migration Management Programs?
The termination of what MPI estimates is up to $2.3 billion in yearly U.S. foreign aid earmarked for migration and displacement projects leaves a vast gap that other international donors are unlikely to fill, particularly as European countries are themselves cutting their assistance. This short read posits three scenarios that may emerge, including one in which these funding shocks unleash long-discussed innovations and efficiencies in migration management and displacement programming.
Long Marginalized, Roma Displaced from Ukraine Have Faced Further Exclusion
Roma displaced from Ukraine have faced various forms of exclusion across Europe, including being turned away at borders, denied housing, and overlooked from the protections extended to other Ukrainians.
Climate Change, Migration & Conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan
In regions where climate change and prolonged conflict intersect, how do compounding pressures shape who moves, where they go, and whether they can return?
Visual Portrayals of Migrants as Threats or Victims Are Reductive—But Can Have Far-Reaching Impact
Images of migrants as threats or victims dominate public discourse and drive policy, but reductive visual narratives strip individuals of agency and rarely reflect the full human story.
The Unauthorized Immigrant Population Expands amid Record U.S.-Mexico Border Arrivals
The U.S. unauthorized immigrant population stood at 13.7 million as of mid-2023. The result of strong U.S. economic recovery from the pandemic and displacement in Latin America, the increase in the size of the unauthorized population is accompanied by a diversifying makeup in nationalities. As Mexico's share of the overall unauthorized population has declined, the shares from Central and South America, in particular, have increased.
Policy Paradox: How robust host-country support for Ukrainian refugees can foster integration and return
European governments hosting Ukrainian refugees have an opportunity to craft policies that deepen local inclusion while also fortifying Ukrainians if they seek to return home. By prioritizing comprehensive and durable support systems now, leaders can lay the groundwork for a future that benefits both those who stay and those who eventually choose to return, as this MPI Europe short read explains.
Stories of Climate Change and Migration to the U.S.-Mexico Border
When climate disasters strike communities across the Americas, do they drive people to migrate — or do they set in motion a chain of events that ultimately does?
One of the World’s Largest Refugee Populations, Afghans Have Faced Increasing Restrictions in Iran
Iran hosts the world's largest refugee population—nearly all Afghan—but decades of deepening restrictions, mass deportations, and rising anti-Afghan sentiment have put millions at risk.
Jimmy Carter and Immigration: A Wide-Ranging Legacy That Remains Relevant Today
The passing of the nation’s 39th president has sparked numerous assessments of the Carter presidency, yet few have focused on the wide-ranging legacy that Jimmy Carter left in the immigration realm. The Carter presidency illustrates the long history of authorities that remain in use today, including parole and creation of lawful pathways to admit people in orderly ways, and the persistent roots of issues such as spontaneous migration from the Caribbean.
The Biden Legacy on Immigration: A Complex Picture
What was the Biden record on border management, legal immigration, refugee resettlement, and other immigration aspects? Speakers assessed the Biden legacy and discussed MPI's analysis of the administration’s actions on immigration.
