Migration Flashcards
What is migration?
Movement of people from one place to another for various reasons.
What organization defines migration?
The International Organization for Migration (IOM).
What are the two main types of migration?
- Internal Migration
- International Migration
What is internal migration?
Movement within a country.
What is international migration?
Movement across national borders.
What are the two categories of migration based on choice?
- Voluntary Migration
- Forced Migration
What are economic reasons for migration?
Job opportunities and better living conditions.
What political reasons might cause migration?
War, persecution, and instability.
What environmental reasons can lead to migration?
Natural disasters and climate change.
What social reasons drive people to migrate?
Family reunification and better education.
What are some positive impacts of migration?
- Economic growth in host countries
- Cultural diversity and exchange
- Improved quality of life for migrants
What are some negative impacts of migration?
- Overpopulation in urban areas
- Loss of skilled workers in source countries
- Social tensions between locals and migrants
What is a territorial dispute?
When two or more countries claim ownership over a particular area.
What are the types of boundaries?
- Physical Boundaries
- Political Boundaries
- Cultural Boundaries
What are physical boundaries?
Mountains, rivers, and oceans.
What defines political boundaries?
Borders defined by governments.
What defines cultural boundaries?
Regions based on language, religion, or ethnicity.
What are historical claims in territorial disputes?
Colonial legacies and past agreements.
What natural resources can cause territorial disputes?
Oil, water, and minerals.
What strategic locations can lead to territorial disputes?
Control over trade routes.
What conflicts arise from ethnic and national identity?
Disputed ethnic regions.
What is a famous territorial dispute involving multiple countries claiming the same area?
South China Sea Dispute.
What ongoing dispute involves land rights between Israel and Palestine?
Israel-Palestine Conflict.
What is the border conflict between India and Pakistan about?
Control of Kashmir.
What conflict involves the annexation of Crimea?
Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
How do wars and conflicts over land affect migration?
They force people to migrate.
How can climate change-induced migration lead to disputes?
It can lead to new disputes over resources.
What increases refugee crises in disputed regions?
Political instability.
What is a possible solution to migration and territorial disputes?
- International Cooperation
- Economic Development
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Border Management & Policies
What is an example of a conflict resolution strategy?
Mediation by international organizations (e.g., UN).
What is necessary for solutions to migration and territorial disputes?
International diplomacy and cooperation.
What drives migration according to the summary?
Economic, political, environmental, and social factors.
What causes territorial disputes as per the summary?
Historical claims, resources, and strategic locations.
What real-world disputes affect global politics?
- South China Sea
- Kashmir
