Political Geography: United States / Publication Year: within 25 Years

Publication Date:: 12-2012
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Human Rights First
Abstract:: The Obama Administration, as it embarks on its second term, should reaffirm U.S. leadership on the protection of refugees by repairing flaws in the U.S. asylum and resettlement systems. Many of these flaws have persisted for years, undermining U.S. leadership and leaving refugees in difficult and vulnerable situations. The White House should lead this effort and launch stronger mechanisms to safeguard protection throughout U.S. agencies. The administration should also look for opportunities to move some of these repairs forward in concert with broader immigration reform initiatives.
Topic:: Human Rights, Immigration, and Governance
Political Geography:: United States

Publication Date:: 12-2012
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Human Rights First
Abstract:: As the Obama Administration embarks on its second term and recommits itself to immigration reform, it should prioritize its commitment to transform the immigration detention system . In 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) committed to overhaul the U.S. immigration detention system and shift it away from its longtime reliance on jails and jail-like facilities. Since that time, ICE has taken steps to address some of the problems in the existing system. It has, for example, hired onsite detention service managers to improve oversight, implemented new parole guidance for arriving asylum seekers, and streamlined the process for detainee health care treatment authorization. It has also taken a number of steps towards a broader transformation of the system, such as opening a “model” civil detention facility in Karnes County, Texas, that offers conditions more appropriate for immigration detainees.
Topic:: Immigration, Governance, Law Enforcement, Law, and Reform
Political Geography:: United States

Author:: Magali Girard
Publication Date:: 03-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Institute of European Studies
Abstract:: The role played by immigrants in the American economy is well documented and, to a lesser extent, the effect of the migration experience on the families of immigrants. However, little is known of the connections between work and family when it comes to immigrants, especially immigrants in low-skilled jobs, whether it is the effect of labour market experiences on the family or the effect of family patterns on integration into the labour market. Yet, the issue of balancing personal life with professional responsibilities is of growing interest among scholars and policy makers, given the increasing participation of women in the labour market, the increase in non-standard work and the high proportion of immigrants in these work arrangements.
Topic:: Economics, Political Economy, Labor Issues, and Immigration
Political Geography:: United States

Author:: Philip Martin
Publication Date:: 03-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Institute of European Studies
Abstract:: Most Americans and Europeans in opinion polls say that governments are doing a poor job of selecting wanted newcomers, preventing the entry and stay of unwanted foreigners, and integrating settled immigrants and their children. This seminar reviewed the evidence, asking about the economic and socio-political integration of low-skilled immigrants and their children.
Topic:: Economics, Migration, Immigration, Governance, and Law Enforcement
Political Geography:: United States, America, and Europe

Author:: Thomas Cargill
Publication Date:: 10-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Institution:: Chatham House
Abstract:: The next big thing: Once known only for hunger and war, Africa's moment has arrived
Topic:: War
Political Geography:: Africa, United States, Europe, and Middle East

Publication Date:: 07-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Institution:: Chatham House
Abstract:: The US presidential election in November promises to be closely fought - and exceptionally raucous. Unprecedented amounts of money will be spent during the campaign, much of it on 'attack ads'. Here are five statistics to help sort out the issues from the noise.
Topic:: Economics
Political Geography:: Africa, United States, America, and Washington

Author:: Alan Philps
Publication Date:: 07-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Institution:: Chatham House
Abstract:: The former prime minister of Sweden, mediator in the Balkans and current foreign minister talks to Alan Philps. He advocates a Nordic cold shower for southern Europe, sees alarming levels of debt in the US, and anticipates a Russian change of heart over Syria.
Political Geography:: Russia, United States, Europe, Balkans, Syria, and Sweden

Author:: Frank J. Cilluffo and J. Richard Knop
Publication Date:: 12-2012
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: The Journal of International Security Affairs
Institution:: Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
Abstract:: When it comes to cybersecurity, the United States is still at the starting line. It shouldn't be.
Political Geography:: United States

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