Migration Policy Institute’s Top 10 Migration Issues of 2017
In the Top 10 Migration Issues of 2017, Migration Policy Institute experts share what they see as the most significant developments around the world.
Beyond the United States, 2017 was filled with sobering developments. Latin America grappled with growing numbers of Venezuelans fleeing political and economic crisis; millions of mobile EU and UK nationals anxiously watched Brexit negotiations for signs of their future residency rights; and refugees fled rapidly deteriorating situations in Myanmar, South Sudan, and elsewhere. Our Top 10 explores these issues and others of significance during the year.
Without further ado, the complete lineup:
- Under Trump Administration, United States Takes Steps to Narrow Legal Immigration
- Surge in Violence Against Myanmar’s Rohingya Spurs World’s Fastest-Growing Refugee Crisis
- European Leaders Pursue Migration Deals with North African Countries, Sparking Concerns about Human Costs
- Trump Administration Makes Down Payment on Campaign Pledges to Address Illegal Immigration
- As Displacement Becomes Long-Term, Refugee Hosts Grapple with New Normal
- In Wake of Cuts to U.S. Refugee Program, Global Resettlement Falls Short
- Increased Focus on Forced Return of Migrants and Asylum Seekers Puts Many in Peril
- Despite Progress on Brexit Negotiations, Fate of Millions of EU and UK Nationals Still Hangs in the Balance
- Nativism Goes Mainstream, Moving the Needle on Migration Policy
- In Latin America, Spike in Migrant Arrivals Prompts Flurry of Responses
KJ
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