Pressures Through Inflows: An Overview of Türki̇ye’s Migration Governance

The migration landscape in Türkiye has undergone significant transformations, as of increasing inflows and outflows throughout the years. Through adopting a theoretical framework, this review study discusses the evolution of Türkiye’s migration governance policy, and how local and international events influenced its development. We briefly examine the features of the migration pattern in Türkiye and the main periods during which the country received a high influx of immigrants. This helps us understand how migration governance changed during each period and what integration mechanisms Türkiye employed to manage the migration flows, particularly after the Syrian Civil War. Irregular immigration is also a pressing concern that Türkiye must address, through a selective approach. Also, a multifaceted approach through dispersed migration departments distinguishing migrant profiles and diverse needs can enhance coordination efforts and policy coherence. This review study contributes to a better understanding of Türkiye’s migration governance and offers recommendations for better migration governance.

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