Global Scans · Migration · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Conflict, climate change, and economic necessity will continue to cause mass migrations to more stable countries and in turn cause concerns about integration, security and excess demand of national resources.from the accepting nation.

• [New] We could see regime change, a collapse of the Iranian regime, large-scale migration and refugees across the world, but particularly Europe. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Impact on Diaspora: Diplomatic rifts risk unsettling the Indian diaspora & over 2.3 lakh Indian students studying in Canada. PMF IAS
• [New] The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has advised organizations to begin migrating off vulnerable encryption by 2030, with a goal to have quantum-resistant measures broadly deployed by 2035. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
• [New] Most relevant to a potential increase in Iranian migrants is that Labour will expand refugee programmes by allowing UN-recognised refugees to apply for jobs in the UK. CapX
• [New] A failed-state meltdown could send millions of refugees into the Middle East and Europe when immigration is already straining societal cohesion and fomenting extremism. CNN
• [New] US risk escalation - the United States moved from medium to high risk, driven by issues such as migrant worker vulnerabilities, wage issues and humane treatment concerns. Think Publishing
• [New] Migrants crossing Central America and Mexico are at risk of exploitation when using illegal routes. The Independent
• [New] The Trump administration has called for 3,000 daily immigration arrests, leaving migrant communities in the US in fear. Al Jazeera
• [New] Swiss regions facing both an ageing population and outward migration risk a scenario of rising vacancies and falling property prices. www.swissinfo.ch
• Many Bulgarian parents hope that their children working abroad in Europe will return to work in Bulgaria, because jobs for migrants abroad tend not be for high-skilled workers. The Conversation
• No water means people leave their communities, so for the international community to not address the water needs of Afghanistan will only result in more migration and more hardship for the Afghan people. The Guardian
• The monarch butterfly, which undertakes a remarkable multi-generational migration across North America, faces threats from changing weather patterns and shifts in milkweed distribution. Animals Around The Globe
• Even in a scenario in which there is a high rate of migration in Germany, there will still be a steady decrease in the number of skilled workers over the next 20 years. Statista
• The Taliban regime will shortly be expected to cooperate with the Trump administration's plans to repatriate thousands of Afghan refugees stripped of their protected status. Middle East Institute
• The population of Chile is predicted to increase by 1.8%, due to changes in net migration and natural change, standing at a total of 20.1 million citizens by 2040. Euromonitor
• Poland's shift towards nationalism under Nawrocki's leadership could impact the European Union's policies on migration, climate change, and human rights. Current Affairs and News
• The Trump administration's One Big, Beautiful Bill could make it more expensive for migrants in the United States to send money to their families abroad, with the U.S. government taking a cut of all remittances sent to foreign nations. Just Security
• Among Venezuelan migrants in South America, factors such as discrimination, unstable employment, and gender-based violence have shown to further increase mental health risks. BioMed Central
• Venezuelan migrants in South America are at heightened risk for mental distress due to factors such as discrimination, unstable employment, and gender-based violence. BioMed Central
• As France navigates the complexities of migration, it faces an opportunity to redefine its national identity in a globalized world. County Local News
• Migration has been a contentious issue in France for decades, with the country historically being a destination for people seeking refuge and better opportunities. County Local News

Last updated: 25 June 2025