Introduction : the cultures of migration -- The household in a global perspective -- The growth of migration : mobility, security, insecurity -- Contemporary migration : commuters and internal movers -- Contemporary movers : international migration -- Nonmovers and those who stay behind -- The...

This paper discusses possible relations between conflict and international migration, with specific reference to the most recent war in Iraq. Iraqi international migration trends are examined to ascertain the potential influence of war on migration. Conflict situations have been prevalent in...

This study revisits Iraqi international migration since the 2003 Iraq War from the perspective of human insecurity, distancing itself from the ‘securitisation of migration’ discourse. International migration from Iraq is a significant case to study because of the central role that the...

Ethnic conflicts and wars have been a significant factor determining minority populations’ outflow from Iraq. Turkmen as such minority have been subjected to oppression. Limited economic opportunities combined with the effects of wars imposed an environment of insecurity on Turkmen. This has...

Ethnic conflicts and wars have been a significant factor determining minority populations' outflow from Iraq. Turkmen as such minority have been subjected to oppression. Limited economic opportunities combined with the effects of wars imposed an environment of insecurity on Turkmen. This has...