Italian and Spanish approaches to external migration management in the Sahel: venues for cooperation and coherence

The Elcano Royal Institute is a think-tank for international and strategic studies that analyses world events and trends from a Spanish, European and global perspective.

The Elcano Royal Institute's Working Papers are longer documents of an academic nature - usually between 12,000 and 15,000 words long, with footnotes and bibliographies - on current international affairs of relevance to Spain or on different aspects of Spain's foreign policy and security.

A broad view of the evolution of Spanish and Italian external migration policies through a closer examination of their approach towards the Sahel region and in light of the broader EU policy context. The analysis focuses on the historical background, migratory contexts, policy tools, perspectives, interests and strategic preferences of these two key EU Member States. Its aim is to encourage an improved and broadened dialogue between the two countries, ultimately contributing to increased cooperation on external migration policies.

• Primary Source

Avoiding the Sandstorm in the Sahel: A Reflection on Security, Migration and Development http://www.europeansources.info/record/avoiding-the-sandstorm-in-the-sahel-a-reflection-on-security-migration-and-development/

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