What are some of the differences and similarities in the perceived and actual security risks posed by internal vs. international migration?

Mobility I – Access, Movement, and Borders

Prompt:
What are some of the differences and similarities in the perceived and actual security risks posed by internal vs. international migration? Should countries increasingly “police” migration (of either kind) to ensure their security? When it comes to international migration, are permissive or restrictive immigration policies more advantageous? Explain why, and use the readings to justify your answers.

Reference For Discussion:
Givens, T. E. (2010). Immigration and national security: Comparing the US and Europe. The Whitehead Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations, 11(1), 79-88.