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Migration
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5 Key Predictions For The Future Of Talent Migration
Many migrants today travel farther distances, consciously seeking cities of choice – a sociological metric designed by Boston Consulting Group…
Who Came To America, And When?
Here are the key events which have shaped the United States’ long history of immigration. Among the defining…
Remote Work Policies Likely To Propel Post-Pandemic Exodus From Expensive Cities
The COVID-19 pandemic-driven surge in remote work may result in an exodus from expensive cities. One in four…
When World Leaders Thought You Shouldn’t Need Passports Or Visas
In the age of heavily restricted migration, passport control seems a natural prerogative of the state. The idea…
Climate Crisis: Migration Cannot Be The Only Option For People Living On ‘Drowning’ Islands
The evidence of the climate crisis is now undeniable. But state responses to climate change often have social…
Need To Solve A Border Dispute? Look To Ethiopia Or Uzbekistan
Border disputes have recently taken on renewed importance, threatening political crisis in the UK, US and EU. Yet…
Refugees Can Actually Create Jobs For Locals In Growing Cities – If Given The Chance
The term “refugee” conjures up certain images; bedraggled, desperate people hauling themselves onto lifeboats in the Mediterranean; or a vast sea…
Countries Must Compete For Migrant Workers To Boost Their Economies
Politicians and the media expend inordinate amounts of energy debating migration, often using nativist, populist and xenophobic rhetoric.…
This Striking Feature Of Manila Makes It An Emblematic Global City
Tokyo, London, New York, Paris, Manila. Few would think of Manila atop a list of the 21st century’s…
More Than Just Sanctuary, Migrants Need Social Citizenship
In 1975, the English author John Berger wrote about the political implications of immigration, at a time when…
Migrants : When Europeans Once Flocked To North African Shores
“Praise be to God. To my master, may god preserve you. After our master scolded me and became…
How Migration Will Reshape Our World
Arguments rage, but what does immigration really mean for jobs, economies and cultures? The evidence suggests we could…
Planning Cities For Migration
Migration is a natural human phenomenon, but not one that organisations in the built environment are that focused…
Cities Like Amsterdam And Dublin Inspired By Its Inclusive Universities
Take a walk around any city, and you will probably spot the signs of other countries and cultures.…
How Populism Could Shake Up Europe
Energized by President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Europe’s populist movements are on the cusp of sweeping far-right, nationalist and…
What’s It Like To Live In The Best Country For Expats
Singapore — the lion city — always tops the list for the best country for expats. The report…
How Google Searches Maps To Migration, A 12-Year View
An interactive data visualization shows where people are searching for information on moving to G7 countries. Every day,…
How Can Climate Talks In Paris Impact The Rest Of Us
Drought has been deadly for indigenous people in Colombia’s desert peninsula, underscoring a global crisis: People will be…
Discovering The Map Of Frenzy In Europe’s Migrant Crisis
A new interactive data viz shows flows of refugees seeking asylum as whizzing dots. Last month Greece reported…
The Top 10 Counties Where People Are Moving
Migration rates are near historic lows, but some places are still attracting large numbers of new residents. View…
Cities Redefining What A Safe City Is
“Urban safety isn’t just about avoiding muggings. Sanitation, immigration and even air-traffic control all matter – often in…