International Migration: Evolving Trends from the Early Twentieth Century to the Present
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States
have long been wary of putting international migration on the global
agenda. As an issue that defines sovereignty - that is, who enters and
remains on a state's territory - international migration has called for
protection of national prerogatives and unilateral actions. However,
since the end of World War I, governments have sought ways to address
various aspects of international migration in a collaborative manner.
This book examines how these efforts to increase international
cooperation have evolved from the early 20th century to the present. The
scope encompasses all of the components of international migration:
labor migration, family reunification, refugees, human trafficking and
smuggling, and newly emerging forms of displacement (including movements
likely to result from global climate change). The final chapter
assesses the progress (and lack thereof) in developing an international
migration regime and makes recommendations towards strengthening
international cooperation in this area.
