With a lingering global refugee crisis that has shaken the western hemisphere the topic of immigration, refuge and how to deal with the challenges accompanying it have been running up and down the news cycle for quite a while now. While migration and seeking asylum as a refugee are two different cases, this development has certainly made it clear to many a people that while the globalization and liberalization of trade have reached an all-time high, the globalization of the movement of people might go along a similar course. Although the desire to regulate migration and the flow of people seems to be almost unanimously accepted as a prerogative of nations, this desire could be faced with a new modus operando where it becomes almost impossible to control – especially from the point of view of democracies adhering to liberal principles.
The question this essay tries to answer is ‘Does irregular migration pose a challenge to the nation-state?’. To answer this question this text will first give a brief overview of the definitions, causes and mechanisms of (im-)migration to better understand the concept of irregular immigration that is at the heart of this analysis. It will then, focusing mainly on a EU perspective, present the concept of irregular immigration and the nation state to then lay out the challenges irregular migration may pose to the nation state. Finally, using a short qualitative analysis it will then be shown which challenges are credible to arise from irregular immigration.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Theoretical Concepts and Definitions
- 2.1. Migration - Concept and Causes
- 2.2. Irregular Migration
- 2.3. Irregular Migration in the Liberal Nation State
- 2.4. Possible Challenges
- 3. Irregular Migration in Context
- 4. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to answer the question: Does irregular migration pose a challenge to the nation-state? It begins by defining key concepts related to migration, exploring its causes, and establishing the context of irregular migration within the framework of the liberal nation-state. The analysis then investigates the potential challenges posed by irregular migration to the nation-state.
- Definition and Causes of Migration
- The Nature of Irregular Migration
- Irregular Migration and the Liberal Nation-State
- Potential Challenges to the Nation-State
- Qualitative Analysis of Credible Challenges
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the global refugee crisis and its impact on discussions surrounding immigration and asylum. It emphasizes the contrast between the high level of globalization and liberalization in trade and the comparatively less globalized movement of people. The chapter introduces the central question of whether irregular migration challenges the nation-state and outlines the essay's structure, promising an overview of migration concepts, a focus on irregular migration within the EU context, and a qualitative analysis of potential challenges.
2. Theoretical Concepts and Definitions: This chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the essay. It begins by defining migration and its historical context, emphasizing the significance of nation-states and borders in shaping modern migration patterns. The chapter then explores various theories explaining the causes of migration, ranging from purely economic factors like the push-pull model and cost-benefit analyses to broader social and political perspectives. Finally, it distinguishes between regular and irregular migration, analyzing the roles of both states and migrants in creating and perpetuating irregular migration. The chapter highlights the diversity of reasons why individuals become irregular migrants, emphasizing the complexities involved.
2.3. Irregular Migration in the Liberal Nation State: This section examines the role of liberal democratic states, specifically focusing on the EU perspective, in managing irregular migration. It analyzes how internal aspects of the nation-state (security, labor market, welfare state, and sovereignty) are affected by irregular migration. The chapter also considers the "liberal paradox" in migration policies and the social structures created by irregular migrants. The ongoing tension between globalization and the power of nation-states in controlling migration is a key theme, acknowledging that many influential factors remain outside the control of any single state.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Irregular migration, nation-state, liberal paradox, globalization, migration policies, security, labor market, welfare state, sovereignty, refugee crisis, push-pull model, economic factors, social structures, EU perspective.
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What is the main topic of this essay?
The essay examines whether irregular migration poses a challenge to the nation-state. It explores the definition and causes of migration, focusing specifically on irregular migration within the framework of the liberal nation-state and analyzing potential challenges it presents.
What are the key themes explored in the essay?
Key themes include the definition and causes of migration, the nature of irregular migration, the relationship between irregular migration and the liberal nation-state, potential challenges to the nation-state posed by irregular migration, and a qualitative analysis of credible challenges. The essay also considers the "liberal paradox" in migration policies and the tension between globalization and the power of nation-states in controlling migration.
What theoretical concepts are discussed?
The essay delves into various theories explaining the causes of migration, including the push-pull model and cost-benefit analyses, as well as broader social and political perspectives. It distinguishes between regular and irregular migration and analyzes the roles of both states and migrants in creating and perpetuating irregular migration.
What is the scope of the essay's analysis regarding irregular migration?
The essay focuses on irregular migration within the context of the liberal nation-state, particularly from an EU perspective. It analyzes how internal aspects of the nation-state (security, labor market, welfare state, and sovereignty) are affected by irregular migration.
How is the essay structured?
The essay is structured with an introduction, a chapter defining theoretical concepts and exploring the causes of migration, a chapter analyzing irregular migration in context (with a specific section on irregular migration within the liberal nation-state), and a conclusion. It also includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the key findings or arguments presented in the essay?
The essay aims to provide a qualitative analysis of the potential challenges posed by irregular migration to the nation-state, considering the complexities of the issue and acknowledging the influence of factors beyond the control of any single state.
What are some of the keywords associated with this essay?
Keywords include: Irregular migration, nation-state, liberal paradox, globalization, migration policies, security, labor market, welfare state, sovereignty, refugee crisis, push-pull model, economic factors, social structures, EU perspective.
What is the purpose of the chapter summaries provided?
The chapter summaries offer concise overviews of the content and arguments presented in each section of the essay, providing a quick understanding of the main points discussed in each chapter.
What is the significance of the introduction?
The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the global refugee crisis, emphasizing the contrast between globalization in trade and the less globalized movement of people, and introducing the central research question regarding the challenges irregular migration poses to the nation-state.
What is meant by the "liberal paradox" in migration policies?
This refers to the inherent tension within liberal democratic states concerning migration policies. The essay explores this tension as a key aspect of the relationship between irregular migration and the nation-state.
- Citation du texte
- Christian Horch (Auteur), 2016, Irregular Migration. A Challenge to the Nation State?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/450174
