Letter from the editors
| Published date | 01 February 2023 |
| Author | Ahmet İcduygu,Jan Rath,Deniz Sert,Aysen Üstübici |
| Date | 01 February 2023 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1111/imig.13116 |
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wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/imigInt Migr. 2023;61:3–4.
The year 2022 has passed with migration continuing to occupy centrefold as a key issue of international and national
concern around the world. Europe has once again been the site for mass migration with the launch of the Russian
invasion of Ukraine. Countries such as Poland and Hungary which have upheld long-standing anti-refugee stances
in the past are now hosting a few million Ukrainian refugees. Meanwhile, the Mediterranean continues to witness
migrant and refugees' attempts to reach European states. Migration, a perennial topic of contention in US politics,
reached another level with governors relocating migrants and asylum seekers to different federal states, and the
continued arrival of refugees and migrants from Latin America and elsewhere seeking protection. Whilst the impact
of COVID-19 on migration has receded to a large degree, the global economic situation forecasts the increased
reliance on migration as a survival strategy and provides a promise of opportunity for many. Migration scholars and
policymakers closely follow these changing situations and events.
In 2022, International Migration has continued its efforts to publish the highest quality research on migration
issues. With its commentary section, International Migration has focused on several significant events and changes
occurring in 2022. Commentaries published in 2022 have reflected on the protracted mass displacement from
Afghanistan (60:1) which came to the forefront once again with the takeover of the Taliban. The situation in Ukraine
and the forced displacement resulting from the Russian invasion was reflected upon from a legal perspective with
a focus on the Temporary Protection regime (60:5) and with an eye towards the bordering processes at play in the
EU and elsewhere (60:4). In addition, border management and securitization are discussed with respect to different
contexts (60:4). Among the other topics explored in commentaries, policies to support migrant entrepreneurship
(60:3) and the increasing engagement with big data and artificial intelligence (AI) in migration scholarship (60:2) are
included as fields that require both further examination. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting
work patterns in some sectors, issue 60:6 explores remote work and digital nomadism from a migration lens. In light
of his recent passing and massive significance in the field of migration scholarship, this issue's commentaries include
reflections from various scholars on Stephen Castles' work and contribution to advancing the field. The commentar-
ies section provides a space for scholars and policymakers to reflect on ongoing events or key themes in a timely and
high-impact manner.
Through its call for special issues and sections, the editorial team has sought to provide a space for scholars to
collaborate and explore pertinent themes that advance migration scholarship and theory. The year 2022 witnessed
the publication of the ‘Policies and Politics of Venezuelan Migration in Latin America’ special section that brought together
scholars from the region and beyond to reflect on the mass migration, diverse policies implemented across the region
and the impact on hosting societies (60:1). The Venezuelan mass migration tests regional and international protec-
tion regimes necessitating reflection and examination. With an eye to the future and changing migration trends, the
special section ‘Migration 2030: Governing Migration a Globalizing World’ includes contributions from scholars from the
global south and north researching diverse aspects of migration (60:4). And issue 61:1 includes two special sections:
‘Refugees Becoming Members’ serves to expand debates around integration and inclusion in various contexts while
‘African International Migration to the West: Insights from Canada, Australia and Nigeria’ focuses on migration from
Africa to contribute to discussions concerning the specificities of from the continent, integration and racism.
In 2023, International Migration aims to continue its mission of publishing high-quality and timely research relat-
ing to forced and voluntary migration, integration and diverse other topics. In doing so, International Migration seeks
EDITORIAL
DOI: 10.1111/imig.13116
Received: 28 December 2022 Accepted: 2 January 2023
Letter from the editors
© 2023 International Organization for Migration.
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