Changing Perceptions of Islamic Authority among Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom

This 32-page Canadian study examines how Muslims in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom view Islamic authority

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-04-15

Playing God with Sanctuary

A Just Australia, Oxfam Australia

A 32-page study of Australia's refugee system

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-06-26

"We Shall Travel On": Quality of Care, Economic Development and the International Migration of Long-Term Care Workers

AARP

This 94-page issue paper examines the growing international migration of workers from developing countries to provide long-term care services in the developed world

Ageing , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-11-10

Dignity, Safety and Health for Refugees

AEI

A US article criticising UNHCR's procedures for determining refugee status

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-05-02

The Political Economy of World Mass Immigration: Comparing Two Global Centuries

American Enterprise Institute

This 69-page monograph studies the political economy of immigration backlash and immigration policy in two global centuries

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2004-12-15

The Political Economy of World Mass Migration: Comparing Two Global Centuries

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

A speech on the economic effects of migration, comparing two centuries

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-05-14

Reconciling Demand for Labour Migration with Public Concerns About Immigration: Germany and the UK

Anglo-German Foundation

This 64-page study investigates the reasons for public resistance to immigration in Germany and the UK

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-07

Achieving Outcomes for Children and Families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

ARACY

This 82-page paper reports on research (both primary research and a literature review), undertaken with the aim of demonstrating strategies for successful inclusion into Australian society of children and families from culturally and linguistically different (CaLD) backgrounds.

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2008-11-21

Cross-Border Labour Flows: Policy Issues, Options and Implications of Australia-Asian Relations

Asialink

A 119-page Australian policy paper focusing on problems arising in the Asian region from the increasing flow of workers between countries

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2007-04-26

Australia's Most Recent Immigrants 2001

Australian Bureau of Statistics

A 194-page report studying recent shifts in Australian international migration and their impacts. Describes the influence of international migration on the Australian population distribution, the economic and social characteristics of recent arrivals

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-07-26

Housing Need and Provision for Recently-Arrived Refugees in Australia

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

A 4-page policy bulletin describing the housing situation of recent refugees to Australia

Immigration & Refugees , Housing Posted: 2005-09-07

Housing Need and Provision for Recently Arrived Refugees in Australia

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

This 55-page report provides the findings of a study of the housing needs and provision for refugees in Australia. It incorporates an analysis of interviews with over 400 immigrants

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-10-27

Isma - Listen: National Consultation on Eliminating Prejudice Against Arab and Muslim Australians

Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

A report summarising consultations with Arab and Muslim communities across Australia regarding discrimination and prejudice, with recommendations(One page with links to all sections)

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-10-14

Refugees and Asylum Seekers: A guide to Key Resources and Recent Developments

Australian Parliamentary Library

An E-brief providing links to information and statistics on the world's refugees, asylum-seekers and others "of concern", tracing recent developments and exploring current issues

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-08-23

The Security-Migration Nexus

BICC

This 92-page German brief discusses the challenges and opportunities of African migration to EU countries

Immigration & Refugees , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-07-26

A Preliminary Exploration of the Linkages between Refugees and Small Arms

Bonn International Center for Conversion

This 83-page paper explores the complex relationship beteen refugees and arms diffusion, and examines the sources of small arms available to refeugees

Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-08-25

Dimensions and Dynamics of Contemporary International Migration

Brookings Institution

This 16-page paper examines the dimensions and dynamics of contemporary international migration

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-03-27

Economic Mobility of Immigrants in the United States

Brookings Institution

A 14-page paper examining the impact of immigration on inequality and economic mobility in America

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-07-31

Reforming U.S. Immigration Policy

Brookings Institution

A 15-page positioning paper setting out the key issues relating to US immigration reform

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-05-10

Briefing on Internally-Displaced Persons in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Brookings Institution

An 11-page statement on the condition of internally-displaced persons in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-05-23

Strengthening Protection of Internally Displaced Persons: The UN's Role

Brookings Institution

This 9-page U.S. article urges a strengthened international response to situations of internal displacement

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-02-16

The Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Persons: The OSCE Region

Brookings Institution

This 100-page occasional paper examines the extent to which the 3 million internally displaced people in the OSCE region are able to vote

Immigration & Refugees , Governance & Politics Posted: 2004-11-08

Protecting Displaced Migrants in South Africa

Brookings Institution

A US article examining the situation of displaced migrants in South Africa

Internal Displacement , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-06-24

Muslims in Europe: A Short Introduction

Brookings Institution

This 6-page US analysis presents the basic facts and issues concerning Muslims in Europe

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2008-09-26

The Migration-Displacement Nexus in Afghanistan

Brookings Institution

This US article considers the significance of the migration-displacement nexus in Afghanistan

Immigration & Refugees , Internal Displacement Posted: 2009-05-11

Protect or Neglect? Toward a More Effective United Nations Approach to the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons

Brookings Institution-John Hopkins SAIS Project and United Nations

This 102-page study examines how the U.N. has been providing protection to internally displaced persons and how to make that response more effective

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-11-29

Protecting Two Million Internally Displaced: The Successes and Shortcomings of the African Union in Darfur

Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement

This 64-page occasional paper provides a first hand account of the successes and shortcomings of the AU's intervention in Darfur, with recommendations for improving the AU's capacity

Immigration & Refugees , Disarmament & Peacekeeping Posted: 2005-11-19

Barriers and Bridges: Access to Education for Internally Displaced Children

Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement

An 8-page paper drawing attention to the importance of understanding and overcoming the barriers faced by internally displaced children in accessing their right to education

Immigration & Refugees , Education Posted: 2005-01-17

Regional Seminar on Internal Displacement in the Americas

Brookings-SAIS et al.

A 73-page report on a seminar held to examine current trends in internal displacement in the Americas and the response

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-07-19

Refugees and Regional Settlement: Balancing Priorities

Brotherhood of St. Laurence

This 69-page Australian report examines the refugee settlement experience in three Australian country towns

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-09-23

Refugees in The Labour Market: Looking for Cost-Effective Models of Assistance

Brotherhood of St. Laurence

A 34-page Australian report proposing models for cost-effective programmes to assist refugees to enter the workforce

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-10-12

Divisions of Labour: Rethinking Europe's Migration Policy

Bruegel Institute

A 74-page study of how the EU and member states should share responsibility for immigration policy

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2008-10-28

Australia's Population Future

Business Council of Australia

A 53-page position paper arguing for a substantial population growth rate and the establishment of a national body to co-ordinate population policy issues

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-04-27

No Elexir of Youth: Immigration Cannot Keep Canada Young

C.D. Howe Institute

This 16-page Canadian backgrounder investigates the extent to which immigration might compensate for Canada's ageing population

Ageing , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-09-26

Improving Canada’s Immigration Policy

C.D. Howe Institute

A 5-page brief assessing Canada's current point system for selecting potential immigrants, which is based on applicants’ education and training, language skills and other characteristics, and makes recommendations for improvement

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-09-23

Making Connections: Social and Civil Engagement Among Canadian Immigrants

Canadian Council on Social Development

A 50-page report on the contribution made to Canadian society by immigrants

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-24

Nowhere to turn? Responding to Partner Violence Against Immigrant and Visible Minority Women

Canadian Council on Social Development

This 50-page Canadian report examines partner violence among ethnic groups and proposes a co-ordinated response

Crime, Law & Order , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-03-11

International Labor Migration in a Globalizing Economy

CEIP

This 32-page US paper examines the net impact of migration on migrants, high-income countries and developing countries

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2008-10-31

Migrants and the Global Financial Crisis

CEIP

This 8-page US policy brief explains how the global financial crisis has disproportionately affected migrants

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-12-22

Deporting the Undocumented: A Cost Assessment

Center for American Progress

An 18-page U.S. study estimating the cost of deporting all undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S.

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-07-28

The Evolution of EU Asylum Policy

Center for European Integration Studies

This 48-page discussion paper traces the development of a European Asylum policy, the role of supranational and intergovernmental actors and the effect of Enlargement

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-02-03

Does It Matter Where Immigrants Work? Traded Goods, Non-Traded Goods and Sector Specific Employment

Center for European Integration Studies

A working paper using a sectoral approach to examining how immigrant labour affects a nation's production and trade

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-07-16

Does Integration Encourage Reconciliatory Attitudes among Diasporas?

Center for Global Studies

This 13-page US paper examines whether, among conflict-generated diasporas, more 'integration' encourages more reconciliatory attitudes?

Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-09-18

America's New Welcome Mat: A Look at the Goals and Challenges of the US-VISIT program

Center for Immigration Studies

Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform in support of the US-VISIT program

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-03-10

Immigration and Insecurity: Post-9/11 Fear in the United States

Center for International Studies

This 4-page essay takes a critical look at US immigration policy and practice since 9/11

Immigration & Refugees , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2006-07-02

Looking to the Future

Center for Law and Social Policy

A 7-page U.S. commentary on how best to promote the healthy development, productivity and well-being of the children of immigrant families

Immigration & Refugees , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2004-10-26

Opening the Door to Our Community: A Framework for Engaging Victoria's Newest Residents - Refugees, TPV Holders and Asylum Seekers

Centre for Applied Social Research

A 72-page Australian report on the success of an inner-urban service provider in easing the resettlement process for refugees on temporary protection visas, and asylum seekers

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-04-29

Language Services in Victoria's Health System: Perspectives of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Consumers

Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health

A 56-page Australian report on the perspectives of ethnically diverse patients on language services in the health system

Health , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-07-06

On the Risks of Unemployment: A Comparative Assessment of the Labour Market Success of Migrants in Australia

Centre for Economic Policy Research - ANU

A 36-page discussion paper analysing the risk of unemployment among male migrants compared to native-born Australians

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-04-30

The Nexus betwen Immigration, Integration and Citizenship in the EU

Centre for European Policy Studies

A series of seminar papers addressing the nexus between immigration, integration and citizenship in the EU and the effects emerging from that relationship

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-04-12

'Integration' as a Process of Inclusion for Migrants: The Case of Long-Term Migrants in the EU

Centre for European Policy Studies

A 25-page critical assessment of what immigrant integration may involve at the EC and national levels

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-03-10

Growth and Immigration Scenarios for Turkey and the E.U.

Centre for European Policy Studies

A 16-page working paper arguing that immigration to Europe from Turkey may be greater if Turkey does not accede to the E.U. than if accession takes place

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-12-20

Human Trafficking: Combatting an International Crisis

Centre for Independent Studies

A lecture on the origins, nature and effects of human trafficking, with proposals for effective responses.

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-11-07

The Open Front Door: Tourism, Border Control and National Security

Centre for Independent Studies

This 4-page report identifies weaknesses in Australia

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-01-23

Immigration, Jobs, and the American Economy

Century Foundation

A 9-page issue brief offering a measure of the economic impact of immigrants to the U.S.

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2004-10-12

Immigration, Income and Productivity of Host Countries:

CEPII

This 41-page French working paper investigates the contribution of immigration to income and productivity of host countries

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-11-19

Unions and Upward Mobility for Immigrant Workers,"

CEPR

A 16-page US study of the effects of unionization on immigrant workers

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-03-25

European Islam: Challenges for Public Policy and Society

CEPS

This 227-page study addresses the main issues concerning the presence of Islam in Europe

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-11-21

Integration: An Ever-Closer Challenge

CEPS

This 18-page working document argues for closer integration to be a key point of the EU's migration policy

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-02-24

Legal Immigration: Time for Europe to Play Its Hand?

CEPS

A 20-page working paper recapitulating the main phases of Community action in respect of legal immigration for economic reasons

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-02-24

Germany's Regularisation of November 2006: Committed to an EU Immigration Policy?

CEPS

A 3-page commentary on the internal and European ramifications of Germany's recent regularisation of irregular residents

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-02-24

The Securitisation of Islam in Europe

CEPS

This 17-page research paper summarises the main hypotheses and results of the research on the securitisation of Islam. It presents recommendations to facilitate the greater inclusion of Muslims within European public spheres

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-05-08

Informing the Immigration Debate

CEPS

This background briefing aims to inform the debate about immigration for the political parties as they prepare for the EP elections and address the voting public

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-05-22

Informing the Asylum Debate

CEPS

This 4-page background briefing aims to inform the debate about the issues relevant to asylum in Europe

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-06-05

Civic Integration of Third-Country Nationals: Nationalism versus Europeanisation in the Common EU Immigration Policy

CEPS

This 46-page European paper assesses the tensions inherent in the relationship between civic integration programmes and the principles of legal certainty, proportionality and non-discrimination

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-10-24

The Externalisation of the EU’s Labour Immigration Policy: Towards Mobility or Insecurity Partnerships?

CEPS

This 43-page working paper looks at the dynamics affecting the external dimensions of the EU’s labour immigration policy. It assesses the role and functions of mobility partnerships as a mechanism for governing circular migration schemes that allow the temporary movement of individuals for employment purposes between EU member states and non-EU countries

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2009-11-02

EU Migration Policy: An A-Z

CER

This 20-page briefing explains the EU's growing role in migration policy

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2008-02-28

Schengen Should Go West as Well as East

CER

An essay discussing the possible extension of Europe's Schengen area

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-01-28

Are Immigration Policies that Induce Skilled (Unskilled) Migration Beneficial (Harmful) for the Host Country?

CESifo

A 22-page paper investigating the welfare consequences of immigration policies

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-11-29

Why do Low- and High-Skill Workers Migrate? Flow Evidence from France

CESifo

This 35-page paper investigates whether standard determinants influence international migration of workers to France with the same intensity across different skill levels

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-11-10

Individual Attitudes Towards Immigrants: Welfare State Determinants Across Countries

CESifo

This 46-page discussion paper analyses welfare state determinants of individual attitudes towards immigrants and their interaction with labour market drivers of preferences

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-09-23

The Role of Immigration in Sustaining the Social Security System: A Political Economy Approach

CESifo

This 45-page working paper explores the concept that immigrants benefit the economy because they help pay for the old

Ageing , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-06-13

The Influence of Labor Taxes on the Migration of Skilled Workers

CESifo

This 27-page working paper investigates empirically the role of taxes on labor for the stock of expatriates and the migration flows of skilled workers

Immigration & Refugees , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-12-13

Right-Wing Extremism and the Well-Being of Immigrants

CESifo

This 25-page working paper analyzes the effects of right-wing extremism on the well-being of immigrants based on data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) for the years 1984 to 2006 merged with state-level information on election outcomes

Immigration & Refugees , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-11-19

Workers without Borders? Culture, Migration and the Political Limits to Globalization

CESifo

This 40-page working paper examines the role of cultural factors in driving the politics and shape of migration policy

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-18

Migration and Networks: Does Education Matter More than Gender?

CESifo

This 44-page paper looks at the impact of networks on international migration flows to OECD countries. In particular, we look at whether diaspora effects are different across education levels and gender

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-04-24

Après Nous Le Déluge: Fertility and the Intensity of Struggle against Immigration

CESifo

An 18-page working paper investigating why host countries allocate very limited resources to the struggle against illegal immigration

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-06-17

African Migration to Europe

CFR

A US backgrounder on the issues involved in African migration to Europe

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2007-07-11

The Economic Logic of Illegal Immigration

CFR

A 62-page US report appproaching the subject of immigration through the lens of economics

Immigration & Refugees , Economic Policy Posted: 2007-04-20

Slilled Emigration and Skill Creation: A Quasi Experiment

CGD

This 65-page working paper studies the impact of the migration of of highly-educated Fijians on the country's human capital

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-10-21

The Microeconomic Determinants of Emigration and Return Migration

CGD

This 53-page paper investigates the economic determinants behind decisions to migrate and decisions to return home

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-06-06

Skill Flow: A Fundamental Reconsideration of Skilled-Worker Mobility and Development

CGD

This 49-page paper considers whether the migration of skilled workers represents a threat to developing countries

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-09-10

A Labor Mobility Agenda for Development

CGDev

This 28-page US paper argues that every rich country should consider its immigration policy to be part of its international development policy, and vice versa

International Development , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2010-01-29

The Palestinian Refugee Issue: A Palestinian Perspective

Chatham House

A 12-page UK paper offering a Palestinian perspective on the Palestinian refugee issue

Immigration & Refugees , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-02-25

Human Tide: The Real Migration Crisis

Christian Aid

A 28-page report drawing attention to the forthcoming global migration crisis likely to follow the deepening effects of climate change

Immigration & Refugees , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-06-18

The Emerging European Refugee Policy: Does it Live up to the Standards of the Geneva Convention?

Cicero Foundation

This 9-page address to an international seminar comments on the EU's efforts to harmonize asylum law and policy

European Union , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-02-03

In Search of Shelter: Mapping the Effects of Climate Change on Human Migration and Displacement

CIESN et al.

This 36-page report explores how climate change is already causing people to leave their homes, and details some of the specific ways displacement may occur over the next decades

Climate Change & Environment , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-06-18

Darfur in the Security Council

Citizens for Global Solutions

A 5-page briefing paper on the situation in Darfur. Includes a link to the report of the U.N. Commission of Enquiry into the violations

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2005-02-09

Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

A 56-page annual report on the activities and initiatives of Canada's Department of Cizizenship and Immigration

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-10-04

Second Wave of the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

This 17-page survey studied how recent immigrants integrate and settle into Canada over time

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2006-01-03

Biometrics Field Trial Evaluation Report

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

The 112-page Canadian report of a field trial to assess the broad impacts of biometric technology

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-01-06

The Drivers of Black and Asian People's Perceptions of Racial Discrimination by Public Services

CLG

The 142-page findings of UK research designed to understand the drivers of black and Asian people's perceptions of racial discrimination in public services

Immigration & Refugees , Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-01-17

Managing the Impacts of Migration: A Cross-Government Approach

CLG

A 48-page document setting out the UK Government's approach to managing the impacts of international migration locally and nationally

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-06-13

Review of Migrant Integration Policy in the UK

CLG

A 36-page UK paper reviewing the current strategic and policy framework, processes and provisions supporting the integration of new migrants to the UK

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-06-13

Community Cohesion and Neighbourhood Management

CLG

A 34-page UK report exploring the role that neighbourhood management can play in promoting community cohesion

Social Policy , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-10-07

Empowering Muslim Women: Case Studies

CLG - UK

A 52-page UK selection of case studies providing a snapshot of work taking place to empower Muslim women to play a more active role in society

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-01-30

Community Cohesion Impact Assessment and Community Conflict Prevention Tool

CLG- UK

A 24-page UK guidance tool designed for local authorities to test whether planned activitiies are likely to have a positive impact on community cohesion

Social Policy , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-02-06

The Europeanisation of Consular Affairs: The Case of Visa Policy

Clingendael

This 23-page Dutch discussion paper studies how the Europeanisation of the consular function affects the consular administrations of Schengen member states

Immigration & Refugees , European Union Posted: 2006-11-01

Muslims in the Netherlands: Tensions and Violent Conflict

Clingendael

This 28-page Dutch essay gives an overview of radicalisation and tensions and violent conflicts involving (elements of) Muslim communities in the Netherlands

Immigration & Refugees , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-05-28

Connecting Communities in Neighbourhoods

Communities and Local Government - UK

A 35-page UK guide for organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers in neighbourhood renewal schemes

Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-02-20