Abstract
Western governments are increasingly seeing the issues of refugees and migrants in terms of national security. This article surveys the changing paradigms used to understand and respond to forced migration, including humanitarian/emergency approaches, foreign policy, human rights, development, and the emerging national security paradigm. The article explains some of the reasons for the emergence of this security paradigm and outlines the security concerns of host governments. The consequences of a focus on security are examined and the alternative of an approach based on common security is explored. The article concludes that an emphasis on common security and peace offers many advantages in dealing with both the causes and the consequences of forced migration.
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