The fields of migration, security, and diplomacy are broad and complex, requiring a multidisciplinary approach that takes into account political, social, economic, and cultural factors. Migration, security and diplomacy are important issues of today. Globally, the number of people migrating voluntarily or as a result of war, poverty, or persecution in their home countries is increasing. This has led to security concerns as governments try to find a balance between protecting their citizens and providing aid and assistance to those seeking protection. Diplomacy has become more important as nations work together to address these complex issues and find solutions that promote peace, stability, and prosperity for all. Therefore, migration, security, and diplomacy are interrelated issues that require prudent consideration and global cooperation.

Migration, security, and diplomacy can have profound implications for one another. Cross-border migration can raise security concerns in both sending and receiving countries, and how these concerns are handled can affect diplomatic relations between nations. Migration may be considered a security concern if it is perceived as a threat to national security, for example, if it is associated with terrorism, organized crime, or the spread of infectious diseases. This perception can lead to the implementation of policies and measures aimed at securing borders, regulating immigration, and tracking the movements of migrants. Diplomacy can play an important role in addressing migration-related security concerns and promoting international cooperation. Diplomatic channels can be used to negotiate and implement migration management agreements, including border controls, visa policies, and cooperation on migration-related security issues.

Migration and diplomacy can simultaneously influence each other. For example, the way countries deal with migration issues, such as respect for migrants' rights and the treatment of migrants in detention, can affect their diplomatic relations. Finally, the interplay between migration, security, and diplomacy underscores the importance of international cooperation and coordination in addressing common challenges and ensuring that migration is managed for the mutual benefit of migrants and the societies in which they live.

Migration, security, and diplomacy are all broad and interrelated disciplines that encompass a wide range of concerns. Migration encompasses concerns such as human rights, humanitarian assistance, integration, and border control. Security encompasses a wide range of concerns related to protecting individuals, communities, and states from threats such as terrorism, crime, and cyberattacks. These include national security, border security, and personal security, as well as issues related to intelligence, surveillance, and counterterrorism. Diplomacy is the discipline concerned with maintaining relationships between states and resolving complex international issues. This includes issues such as trade, human rights, and conflict resolution, and requires collaboration among various actors, such as governments, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations.

In this Research Topic, we welcome contributions on the following themes:

- Migration governance: It’s now or never
- Migration and international relations
- Migration and securitization
- Migration diplomacy in Asia
- Migration diplomacy in the MENA
- Migration and international relations in a new world order

Impact

Frontiers in Human Dynamics

Dynamics of Migration and (Im)Mobility

Other participating journals

Frontiers in Political Science

Dynamics of Migration and (Im)Mobility

Frontiers in Sociology

Migration and Society