π₯π Behind the Glass Wall: The Problems of International Migration
On December 19, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion on topical issues of international migration. The discussion was timed to coincide with International Migrants Day, which is commemorated annually on December 18th. The moderator was Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.
π¬ Dmitry Poletaev, leading researcher at the Institute for Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and director of the Center for Migration Studies, who co-authored the report βThe Social Problems of International Migrantsβ, pointed to the βglass wallsβ effect. According to him, migrants are present around us; we see them, but we don't hear them, and they don't hear us.
π¬ Andrey Korobkov,the second co-author of the report, professor of political science at the University of Tennessee (USA), noted the split of the migration flow into two unequal parts - the elite (βexpatsβ, educated migrants, investment migrants, students, academic migrants) and basic immigrants (low-skilled migrants, illegal immigrants, family members, refugees). In his opinion, it is also important that both research and public policy tend to view migration as a macroeconomic process in which the people themselves are βlostβ.
π¬ Rashid Alimov, professor of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Taihe Institute (China), Secretary General of the SCO (2016β2018), presented a view from Tajikistan. He stressed that Tajik migration to Russia has its own history, which has both dramatic chapters and wonderful stories. Both parties view labour migration as a mutually beneficial process.
π¬ Another view from the Global South was offered by Nurhan ElSheikh, professor of political science at Cairo University, a member of the Egyptian Council for International Affairs, who spoke about the positive and negative aspects of labour migration for Egypt as a migration βdonorβ. She considers compliance with the legislative framework in migration issues to be extremely important.
π¬ Maria Apanovich, associate Professor of the MGIMO Department of Demographic and Migration Policy, pointed out the importance of the gender aspects of migration. Gender imbalance in the labour market exists all over the world, and migrants, as the most vulnerable category of the population, are particularly affected by it.
π¬ Gulnara Gadzhimuradova, Associate Professor of the Department of Demographic and Migration Policy at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, pointed to the importance of selective migration mentioned by Korobkov against the backdrop of a tightening of migration policy. Countries are trying to attract only highly qualified migrants with the necessary specialties.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/behind-the-glass-wall-the-problems-of-international-migration/
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On December 19, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion on topical issues of international migration. The discussion was timed to coincide with International Migrants Day, which is commemorated annually on December 18th. The moderator was Oleg Barabanov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.
π¬ Dmitry Poletaev, leading researcher at the Institute for Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and director of the Center for Migration Studies, who co-authored the report βThe Social Problems of International Migrantsβ, pointed to the βglass wallsβ effect. According to him, migrants are present around us; we see them, but we don't hear them, and they don't hear us.
π¬ Andrey Korobkov,the second co-author of the report, professor of political science at the University of Tennessee (USA), noted the split of the migration flow into two unequal parts - the elite (βexpatsβ, educated migrants, investment migrants, students, academic migrants) and basic immigrants (low-skilled migrants, illegal immigrants, family members, refugees). In his opinion, it is also important that both research and public policy tend to view migration as a macroeconomic process in which the people themselves are βlostβ.
π¬ Rashid Alimov, professor of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Taihe Institute (China), Secretary General of the SCO (2016β2018), presented a view from Tajikistan. He stressed that Tajik migration to Russia has its own history, which has both dramatic chapters and wonderful stories. Both parties view labour migration as a mutually beneficial process.
π¬ Another view from the Global South was offered by Nurhan ElSheikh, professor of political science at Cairo University, a member of the Egyptian Council for International Affairs, who spoke about the positive and negative aspects of labour migration for Egypt as a migration βdonorβ. She considers compliance with the legislative framework in migration issues to be extremely important.
π¬ Maria Apanovich, associate Professor of the MGIMO Department of Demographic and Migration Policy, pointed out the importance of the gender aspects of migration. Gender imbalance in the labour market exists all over the world, and migrants, as the most vulnerable category of the population, are particularly affected by it.
π¬ Gulnara Gadzhimuradova, Associate Professor of the Department of Demographic and Migration Policy at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, pointed to the importance of selective migration mentioned by Korobkov against the backdrop of a tightening of migration policy. Countries are trying to attract only highly qualified migrants with the necessary specialties.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/behind-the-glass-wall-the-problems-of-international-migration/
#Norms_and_Values #migration #migrants
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Behind the Glass Wall: The Problems of International Migration
On December 19, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion on topical issues of international migration. The discussion was timed to coincide with International Migrants Day, which is commemorated annually on December 18th.
ππ·πΊ Migration from African countries to Russia is still insignificant in scale and its main channel is educational migration.
In 2022, according to the official estimates of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, 38,885 Africans were legally staying in Russia. 34,360 Africans studied in Russia, the largest contingents are from:
πͺπ¬ Egypt (15,668 people)
π²π¦ Morocco (3,438 people)
π³π¬ Nigeria (1,754 people)
π©πΏ Algeria (1,458 people)
πΏπΌ Zimbabwe (1,262 people)
Migrants from Africa who have settled in Russia and received Russian citizenship are hardly noticeable and are not even represented in the political arena.
At the same time, migration from Africa to the countries of the European Union, including undocumented migration, is permanent and sustainable. In the Eurasian migration system, however, where Russia is the main host country, the African vector is still almost invisible.
Russia is not yet connected with African countries via a full-fledged migration network. Nevertheless, the countries of Africa are witnessing explosive growth, despite the fact that we are only observing migration from those countries to Russia on a minimal scale. Because of the increasing competition for resources on this continent and growing risks of economic and political instability, forced migration flows from Africa to Russia may become a new component of the migration situation already in the medium term.
It is worthwhile to prepare for this in advance, writes Valdai Club expert Dmitry Poletaev.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/african-migration-to-russia-what-changes/
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In 2022, according to the official estimates of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, 38,885 Africans were legally staying in Russia. 34,360 Africans studied in Russia, the largest contingents are from:
πͺπ¬ Egypt (15,668 people)
π²π¦ Morocco (3,438 people)
π³π¬ Nigeria (1,754 people)
π©πΏ Algeria (1,458 people)
πΏπΌ Zimbabwe (1,262 people)
Migrants from Africa who have settled in Russia and received Russian citizenship are hardly noticeable and are not even represented in the political arena.
At the same time, migration from Africa to the countries of the European Union, including undocumented migration, is permanent and sustainable. In the Eurasian migration system, however, where Russia is the main host country, the African vector is still almost invisible.
Russia is not yet connected with African countries via a full-fledged migration network. Nevertheless, the countries of Africa are witnessing explosive growth, despite the fact that we are only observing migration from those countries to Russia on a minimal scale. Because of the increasing competition for resources on this continent and growing risks of economic and political instability, forced migration flows from Africa to Russia may become a new component of the migration situation already in the medium term.
It is worthwhile to prepare for this in advance, writes Valdai Club expert Dmitry Poletaev.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/african-migration-to-russia-what-changes/
#Norms_and_Values #Africa #migration
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African Migration to Russia: What Changes to Prepare for?
The policy regarding the integration and adaptation of migrants in the Russian Federation lacks a comprehensive nature, which is most clearly noticeable in relation to African migrants, as they are very different from migrants from the countries of the postβ¦
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π In 2022, the UN announced the birth of the 8 billionth inhabitant of our planet. The 7 billion milestone, however, was reached quite recentlyΡ Itβs hard to believe, but the human population of Earth reached its first billion only two centuries ago.
Forced migration already presents a serious challenge. Its reasons are varied. As varied are the consequences. We created a video-infographic on the population growth.
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Forced migration already presents a serious challenge. Its reasons are varied. As varied are the consequences. We created a video-infographic on the population growth.
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π§ The heated debate surrounding the issue of Latino immigration to the United States is not only an eloquent illustration of the deepening polarisation in the country.
Its context extends far beyond the migration crisis on the southern border and increasingly concerns contradictory inter-American relations and, more broadly, the prospects for the liberal democratic model of development, write Lev Sokolshik and Vasil Sakaev.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/illegal-immigration-to-the-united-states/
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Its context extends far beyond the migration crisis on the southern border and increasingly concerns contradictory inter-American relations and, more broadly, the prospects for the liberal democratic model of development, write Lev Sokolshik and Vasil Sakaev.
https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/illegal-immigration-to-the-united-states/
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Illegal Immigration to the United States from Latin America: Polarising Effects
The problem of immigration is the focus of attention of almost every state, since it is closely related to issues of citizenship, national identity, the development of the social structure, economics, the labour market and many other aspects of the societyβsβ¦
βHow effective are these measures?
βWhat is crime like along the entire route, from Africa and the Middle East to Europe?
βHow are migrants' rights respected in European countries?
Participants in the discussion will try to answer these and other questions.
Links to the live broadcast of the open sessions will be posted on all online platforms of the Valdai Club: on the website, X (formerly Twitter), VKontakte, Telegram and Dzen.
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Valdai Club to Discuss International Migration in the Mediterranean Sea
On February 21 at 12:00 Moscow Time, the Valdai Club will host an expert discussion dedicated to international migration via the Mediterranean Sea. More: https://valdaiclub.com/events/announcements/valdai-club-to-discuss-international-migration-in-the-mediterraneanβ¦
π₯ The Origins of the Migration Crisis and the Policies of Western Countries
On February 21, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion on international migration in the Mediterranean.
π¬ Moderator Oleg Barabanov invited participants to consider the topic of international migration, which has remained relevant for many years, taking into account the socio-economic problems in Africa and the Middle East. He also named the observance of human rights and the adaptation of migrants in European countries as important aspects of the topic.
π¬ βGlobal turbulence is a fertile ground for intensifying the continued migration crisis,β said Nathalia Zaiser, Chair of the Board of the Africa Business Initiative Union. Speaking about the reasons Europe is attractive for Africans, she pointed to the turbulence in Africa, which, on the one hand, creates instability and uncertainty, including even in matters of food security, and to the comparative accessibility of European countries, on the other hand, from a geographical point of view, and the advantages of their social policy, as well as climatic and linguistic factors.
π¬ Roberta Alonzi, a lecturer at RUDN University, spoke about Italian migration policy in the context of the migration policy of the European Union. According to her, the government of Giorgia Meloni is actually trying to curb migration - from the creation of reception centres for migrants in Albania to measures that promote the development of African countries. In essence, Italy's migration policy looks like migration diplomacy, aimed at balancing between its own approach and the general rules of the EU.
π¬ βThe countries of Northern and Central Europe declare their commitment to human rights, but do not at all sympathise with the countries of Southern Europe, which bear the main burden of migration,β said Dimitris Konstantakopoulos, a former adviser to Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. The continuing deterioration of the migration situation, in his opinion, only reflects much deeper problems that our world faces. The West destroyed many countries in the Middle East and has actively participated in the destabilisation of Africa, but does not want to come to terms with the results of its policies and is not ready to see migrants from these regions.
π¬ Hasan Unal, a professor at Baskent University in Ankara, pointed out that Turkey is both a transit country and a final destination for migrants. It hosts between 13 and 17 million migrants, including from Syria, which have become a huge burden for the country. Unal called this a consequence of the American policy of regime change and the export of democracy. In addition, he believes it is necessary to take into account demographic changes. In the 20th and early 21st centuries, the rate of population growth in the Muslim world has increased greatly. In many cases, growing populations cannot find a place within the political boundaries of existing states, leading to serious difficulties.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/the-origins-of-the-migration-crisis-and-the-policies-of-western-countries/
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On February 21, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion on international migration in the Mediterranean.
π¬ Moderator Oleg Barabanov invited participants to consider the topic of international migration, which has remained relevant for many years, taking into account the socio-economic problems in Africa and the Middle East. He also named the observance of human rights and the adaptation of migrants in European countries as important aspects of the topic.
π¬ βGlobal turbulence is a fertile ground for intensifying the continued migration crisis,β said Nathalia Zaiser, Chair of the Board of the Africa Business Initiative Union. Speaking about the reasons Europe is attractive for Africans, she pointed to the turbulence in Africa, which, on the one hand, creates instability and uncertainty, including even in matters of food security, and to the comparative accessibility of European countries, on the other hand, from a geographical point of view, and the advantages of their social policy, as well as climatic and linguistic factors.
π¬ Roberta Alonzi, a lecturer at RUDN University, spoke about Italian migration policy in the context of the migration policy of the European Union. According to her, the government of Giorgia Meloni is actually trying to curb migration - from the creation of reception centres for migrants in Albania to measures that promote the development of African countries. In essence, Italy's migration policy looks like migration diplomacy, aimed at balancing between its own approach and the general rules of the EU.
π¬ βThe countries of Northern and Central Europe declare their commitment to human rights, but do not at all sympathise with the countries of Southern Europe, which bear the main burden of migration,β said Dimitris Konstantakopoulos, a former adviser to Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. The continuing deterioration of the migration situation, in his opinion, only reflects much deeper problems that our world faces. The West destroyed many countries in the Middle East and has actively participated in the destabilisation of Africa, but does not want to come to terms with the results of its policies and is not ready to see migrants from these regions.
π¬ Hasan Unal, a professor at Baskent University in Ankara, pointed out that Turkey is both a transit country and a final destination for migrants. It hosts between 13 and 17 million migrants, including from Syria, which have become a huge burden for the country. Unal called this a consequence of the American policy of regime change and the export of democracy. In addition, he believes it is necessary to take into account demographic changes. In the 20th and early 21st centuries, the rate of population growth in the Muslim world has increased greatly. In many cases, growing populations cannot find a place within the political boundaries of existing states, leading to serious difficulties.
https://valdaiclub.com/events/posts/articles/the-origins-of-the-migration-crisis-and-the-policies-of-western-countries/
#GlobalAlternatives #migration
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The Origins of the Migration Crisis and the Policies of Western Countries
On February 21, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion on international migration in the Mediterranean. Moderator Oleg Barabanov invited participants to consider the topic of international migration, which has remained relevant for many years, takingβ¦