Policy governing the movement of people across borders, including asylum, work permits, citizenship pathways, and border enforcement. One of the most polarizing issues in democracies worldwide.
How should states regulate the movement of people across borders?
Expand legal pathways, protect asylum seekers, provide paths to citizenship for undocumented residents
Managed immigration with secure borders and clear legal pathways for skilled workers and refugees
Strengthen border enforcement, reduce intake, prioritize national labor market and cultural cohesion
Rising political salience worldwide; tighter border controls in Europe and the U.S., with growing competition for skilled migrants