Understanding the Shifts in Migration Governance: Milestones, Challenges and Peculiarities
Understanding the Shifts in Migration Governance: Milestones, Challenges and Peculiarities
Contributor(s): Mehmet Gokay Özerim (Editor)
Subject(s): Migration Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Migration Series; Brazil; Costa Rica; humanitarianism; migration; migration governance; Polish migration; Sweden; Turkey and Germany
Summary/Abstract: This book challenges the notion that migration governance is a fixed framework, arguing instead that it evolves in response to diverse, often unpredictable factors over time. Through a collection of insightful case studies from various geopolitical settings, this volume offers a deep dive into the evolution, key milestones, challenges, and distinctive characteristics of migration management policies. By exploring how these policies are shaped, implemented, and reformed under the influence of both internal dynamics and external pressures, the book reveals the fluid and dynamic nature of migration governance. Readers will gain a nuanced understanding of how migration policies are adapted across different countries and regions, shaped by unique sociopolitical contexts and evolving global trends.
Series: Migration Series
- E-ISBN-13: 978-1-80135-280-2
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-1-80135-279-6
- Page Count: 223
- Publication Year: 2024
- Language: English
The Paradox of Russian Migration Policies: Uncovering Challenges and Contradictions
The Paradox of Russian Migration Policies: Uncovering Challenges and Contradictions
(The Paradox of Russian Migration Policies: Uncovering Challenges and Contradictions)
- Author(s):Aizhamal Muratalieva
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies
- Page Range:17-34
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:Paradox; Russian Migration Policies; Russian; Migration; Policies; economic; political;
- Summary/Abstract:The importance of migration in social, economic, and political processes is growing rapidly. In the last decade, there has been a significant change in the situation in developed countries, with migration becoming a crucial topic in the European press and a prominent political issue (Heidenreich et al., 2019: 1261). The arrival of a large number of migrants in the European Union in 2015, coupled with the lack of policies in European member states, fueled the discussions around migration in the media and public discourse (Berry et al., 2015: 4). Although EU member countries face many challenges related to migration, it remains a current issue of interest in many other parts of the world, such as Russia. In contrast to the vast literature on migration in the US and Western Europe, the social science background and evidence-based studies on migration in Russia are relatively sparse (Gerber & Zavisca, 2019: 2). However, academic attention towards migration to Russia has increased in the last decades.
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Migration Crisis and Governance in Brazil Since 2010 or, How Migration Becomes an Opportunity for The Exceptional Exercise of Power
Migration Crisis and Governance in Brazil Since 2010 or, How Migration Becomes an Opportunity for The Exceptional Exercise of Power
(Migration Crisis and Governance in Brazil Since 2010 or, How Migration Becomes an Opportunity for The Exceptional Exercise of Power)
- Author(s):João Gilberto Belvel Fernandes Júnior
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Governance, Migration Studies
- Page Range:35-55
- No. of Pages:21
- Keywords:Migration Crisis; Governance; Brazil; AGIER; migration; systemic; economic; political; environmental; crises; transnational; movement; human; national territories; global north;
- Summary/Abstract:In Brazil, as in the rest of the world, the somewhat vague notion of “migration crisis” has been used to designate phenomena that could be better understood as reception crises (AGIER, 2021). This is to avoid the mistake of thinking of migration as a cause, and not as an effect of systemic, economic, political or environmental crises, or to take seriously the forced nature of the transnational movement that gives rise to this type of treatment – a nature that, according to the international legal system for the protection of human rights, would attract prerogatives such as those of the non-refoulement, and the right to enter national territories, contrary to what has happened in practice, mainly in the global north.
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Selective Humanitarianism in Polish Migration Governance: Understanding Poland’s First Response to The Migration Crises in The Years 2021-2022
Selective Humanitarianism in Polish Migration Governance: Understanding Poland’s First Response to The Migration Crises in The Years 2021-2022
(Selective Humanitarianism in Polish Migration Governance: Understanding Poland’s First Response to The Migration Crises in The Years 2021-2022)
- Author(s):Magdalena Bogucewicz
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies
- Page Range:57-69
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:Humanitarianism; Polish Migration; Governance; Poland; Migration Crises;
- Summary/Abstract:Increased migration flows are currently one of the greatest challenges for the international community. The “migration crisis” in Europe which started in 2015 posed the question of how to reconcile effective border control with respect for human rights. For many years this dilemma didn’t seem relevant to policymakers in Poland, but now this question applies more than ever. The migratory pressures that first occurred in 2021 on the Polish-Belarusian border, and in the following year on the Polish-Ukrainian border, rapidly changed migration policy in Poland. The significant diversity of the causes and courses of these events led to the formation of two, often opposing approaches to immigrants. The assumption made in this chapter is that this fundamental difference in the perception of migration flows results from the clash of two concepts: the securitization of migration and the humanitarian imperative. The simultaneous application of these divergent approaches in the context of migration crises in Poland contributed to the creation of double standards in the perception and treatment of applicants for international protection.
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Eu/ Tunisia Relations in Scope of Migration and Border Policies: The 2011 Jasmine Revolution as A Milestone
Eu/ Tunisia Relations in Scope of Migration and Border Policies: The 2011 Jasmine Revolution as A Milestone
(Eu/ Tunisia Relations in Scope of Migration and Border Policies: The 2011 Jasmine Revolution as A Milestone)
- Author(s):Léa Lantelme
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies
- Page Range:71-84
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Eu; Tunisi; Migration; Border Policies; Jasmine Revolution; North-African;
- Summary/Abstract:Tunisia is a relatively small North-African Mediterranean coastal country with a population of 12 million, bordering Algeria and war-torn Libya. The country gained its independence in 1956, after the French Protectorate. After Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s 23-year dictatorship ended in 2011 following popular uprisings, a democratic transition has begun, and citizens now enjoy unprecedented political rights and civil liberties. However, the country remains crippled with endemic corruption, faces important economic challenges and security threats, while issues pertaining to transitional justice remain unresolved (Freedom in the World 2021). The country was also seriously hit by the global COVID-19 crisis.
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Migration Governance Framework (Migof) and Milestones in The United Arab Emirates’ Migration Policies
Migration Governance Framework (Migof) and Milestones in The United Arab Emirates’ Migration Policies
(Migration Governance Framework (Migof) and Milestones in The United Arab Emirates’ Migration Policies)
- Author(s):Burak Yalım
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies
- Page Range:85-103
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:Migration; Governance; Migration Governance Framework; Migof; Milestones; The United Arab Emirates; Migration Policies;
- Summary/Abstract:The Gulf is the third migrant-receiving region in the world after North America and the European Union (IOM, 2022: 25). Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) oil and gas producing countries host the highest proportion of foreigners in the world. They became the centre of the south-south migration, specifically having temporary labour migrants from developing countries to solve the demographic deficit. The UAE hosts one of the GCC countries’ highest migrant stocks per population. The migrant community constitutes %88,52 of UAE’s 10,08 million population; only 1.16 million of UAE’s residents are local/ Emirati, and the rest, 8.92 million, are a mixture of high and low-skilled migrants (UAE Population Statistics, 2022). In addition, the UAE is in 6th place on the top destination list for migrants and the second in the list of top countries sending remittances with 43,23 billion USD in 2020 (IOM, 2022; 25-41). However, the Gulf region and the UAE are primarily understudied, and Gulf migration is a blind spot regarding migration governance.
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The Migration Governance Structure in Sweden
The Migration Governance Structure in Sweden
(The Migration Governance Structure in Sweden)
- Author(s):Malia Shir Mohammad
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Governance, Migration Studies
- Page Range:105-122
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:Migration; Governance; Sweden; migration; governance;
- Summary/Abstract:The migration governance of a country simply refers to the framework it uses to regulate and shape how it responds to migration (International Organization for Migration, 2018; Geddes, 2022). The views of Axelsson and Pettersson (2021) suggest that the migration governance of countries has drawn significant attention in recent decades following the increasing rate of migration with its attendant socio-economic impact on both the host countries and the countries of origin.
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Unraveling Stereotypes About Migrants From Turkey: Assimilation Discourses and Migration Governance in Germany
Unraveling Stereotypes About Migrants From Turkey: Assimilation Discourses and Migration Governance in Germany
(Unraveling Stereotypes About Migrants From Turkey: Assimilation Discourses and Migration Governance in Germany)
- Author(s):Yağmur Erdoğmuş
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies
- Page Range:123-135
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:Germany; Unraveling; Stereotypes; Migrants; Turkey; Assimilation; Discourses; Migration Governance; Germany;
- Summary/Abstract:This chapter endeavors to comprehend the negative stereotypes and microaggressions faced by Turkish immigrants in Germany within the context of Germany’s assimilation policies and migration governance discourses. Türkmen (2019) delves into these issues in her article, “But you don’t look Turkish,” based on interviews with the “new wave” of Turkish immigrants in Germany. The pervasive phrase “You don’t look Turkish” surfaces in many of these experiences, prompting Türkmen to unravel the underlying mechanisms behind this stereotype.
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The Role of Tunisia in The Eu’s Migration Governance
The Role of Tunisia in The Eu’s Migration Governance
(The Role of Tunisia in The Eu’s Migration Governance)
- Author(s):Tamara Poletan
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economy, Psychology, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, General Reference Works, Geography, Regional studies, Library and Information Science, Sociology
- Page Range:137-151
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:Tunisia; Migration Governance; Migration; political; socioeconomic
- Summary/Abstract:As a result of political and socioeconomic instability which gained momentum in the last decade, and the rising tensions and conflicts in its neighboring countries, a surge in the irregular departures from Tunisia towards the countries of European Union (EU) became a salient feature of post-revolutionary Tunisia. With 1.3 million Tunisians residing abroad as of 2016, Tunisia represents a prime emigration country in the Mediterranean region (Natter, 2021). Driven by its own political and economic interests in the region, migration has figured high on the agenda of EU’s policymakers. Tunisia represents EU’s key partner in various domains, with their partnership dating back to 1976 with its legal basis in Association Agreement signed in 1995. The 2011 Revolution represented a turning point in the EU-Tunisia relations, rendering EU a crucial partner in provision of support to the Tunisian transition towards the modern democracy. As stated on the official web page of the European Commission: “The partnership between Tunisia and the European Union (EU) is rooted in the mutual interest of enhancing a prosperous and stable Tunisian democracy” (European Commission) . In addition to that, Tunisia benefits immensely from the generous financial support provided by the EU with the aim of enhancing migration governance and addressing the root causes of irregular migration. Yet, as per Lixi, the relations between Tunisia and the EU have long been motivated by the mutual needs and interests with rare examples of a true cooperation (Lixi, 2018).
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Costa Rica: A Brief Discussion on The Country’s Migration Policy and Migration Governance
Costa Rica: A Brief Discussion on The Country’s Migration Policy and Migration Governance
(Costa Rica: A Brief Discussion on The Country’s Migration Policy and Migration Governance)
- Author(s):Felipe Antonio Honorato
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies
- Page Range:152-168
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:Costa Rica; Brief; Discussion; Country; Migration Policy; Migration Governance;
- Summary/Abstract:Costa Rica is a small nation, in territorial terms, located in Central America. Up to its north, the country borders Nicaragua, and in the south Costa Rica borders Panama (Enciclopédia Latino-Americana, n.d.). San José, in the Central Valley, is its capital, biggest and most important city. Cristopher Columbus arrived in the region that now corresponds to the Central American nation in 1502, but just 61 years later Cartago village was established (Enciclopédia Latino-Americana, n.d.). Distinguishing itself from most of its neighboring countries and from Latin America in general, in Costa Rica the Spanish colonization didn’t find too much mineral richness, especially gold and silver (Enciclopédia Latino-Americana, n.d.); Also, the nation was far from being one of the main Atlantic traffic destinations, receiving many less African black enslaved than Cuba, Sain Domangue, Brazil or the United States, for example. Cartago village was distant from Guatemala, its colonial political division center, which gave the region certain independence from Madrid’s rule. All this mixture of factors ended up shaping “the profile of the ancient Costa Rican societies”: easy access to land and low inequality within their members (Enciclopédia Latino-Americana, n.d.). Other characteristics that marked the colonial period in present-day Costa Rica are: the scarcity of indigenous population controlled through the encomienda (a legal institution implemented by Spain in America to regulate relations between Spaniards and Indians), the repartimiento (distribution of land and houses among those who helped in the conquest), and the particular ways under which trade developed in the territory.
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Refugee Policy of Brazil as Part of The Migration Governance
Refugee Policy of Brazil as Part of The Migration Governance
(Refugee Policy of Brazil as Part of The Migration Governance)
- Author(s):Guilherme Silva Pires de Freitas
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Migration Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
- Page Range:169-182
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Refugee Policy; Brazil; Migration Governance; Migration;
- Summary/Abstract:In recent years, Brazil has been registering an annual increase for asylum requests. From 2011, driven by the earthquake in Haiti and later by the War in Syria, the country saw applications grow from 1,465 in 2011 to 82,552 in 2019, the year before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic (Silva, Cavalcanti, Oliveira & Macedo, 2020). After a brief drop in 2020, 28,899 requests (Silva, Cavalcanti, Oliveira, Costa & Macedo, 2021), the number increased again in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic was being controlled, reaching 29,107 requests registered by the National Committee for Refugees (Conare), entity responsible for the status of refuge in Brazil (Junger, Cavalcanti, Oliveira & Silva, 2021).
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