International Migration
Great Decisions 2016 | Topic 4
Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique.
As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea, seeking refuge in Europe, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa, their struggle is hardly unique. Today, with the number of displaced people at an all-time high, a number of world powers find themselves facing a difficult question: how can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns? More importantly, what can they do to resolve these crises so as to limit the number of displaced persons?
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International Migration Report
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International Migration Policies: Government Views and Priorities
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World Population Prospects, The 2015 Revision: Key Findings and Advanced Tables
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International Migration: A Very Short Introduction
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Global Mobility Regimes
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International Migration Outlook 2015
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2015
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Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2014
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Global Trends Forced Displacement in 2014
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Securing the Future: US Immigrant Integration Policy: A Reader
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Exodus: How Migration is Changing Our World
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