Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia

This handbook covers various facets relating to international migration, international relations, and security in Asia, addressing the growing importance of these issues in our interconnected world. International migration is a complex phenomenon with far-reaching implications for individuals, societies, and states. Understanding the drivers, patterns, and consequences of migration is critical for policymakers, scholars, and the broader public to address the challenges and opportunities it presents. This comprehensive reference work - organised across ten sections for broad regional representation including Southeast and East Asia, Central and South Asia - examines the interplay between international relations and migration to provide insight into how geopolitical dynamics, conflict, and cooperation influence migration flows and policies. The study of security in Asia and beyond is of paramount importance given the geopolitical importance of the region and evolving security challenges. It is home to diverse and dynamic nations with complex relationships ranging from territorial disputes to transnational threats such as terrorism and cybersecurity. Analysing security concerns in this context provides valuable insights into the strategies, alliances, and policies employed by states to counter emerging threats and promote regional stability. The book contributes to this existing body of knowledge by bringing together diverse perspectives, empirical research, and theoretical frameworks into a sweeping regional overview of the most topical issues in migration. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars in political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and law, focused on global migration dynamics, international relations, and security challenges in Asia and globally, and for policymakers, providing evidence-based insights for decision-making processes and effective policy design. The book promotes informed discussions about migration in all its multifacetedcomplexity - from angles that address gender, the environment, trade and economics, governance, diaspora, diplomacy, and crime and trafficking, to name but a few. In doing so, it speaks to numerous aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals, and contributes to the pursuit of peace and prosperity in an increasingly interconnected world.

List of contents

Historical Context of international migration international relations and security in South Asia.- Colonial Echoes Tracing the Impact of History on Migration Patterns.- Colonial Legacies Migration Trajectories Navigating the Realities Gender Migration and Security in South Asia.- Crossing Borders the Nexus of Migration Economic Forces Political Realities Social Dynamics and Environmental Pressures.- Global Migration Unveiled A Holistic Examination of Economic Political Social and Environmental Forces.- Shaping migration in SA Border and territorial disputes.- Post-ISIS Terrorism in Southeast Asia Regional security and Islamophobia Promotion and implications for migration.- Historical patterns and drivers of migration in SEA.- Externalisation of Border Control in ASEAN Countries.- Work-life Experiences of Bangladeshi Female Migrant Workers in Malaysia.- Influence of colonization and post-colonial dynamics on migration.- Intersectional Perspectives international relations Migration and the Nexus of Security.- Gendered Migrations Interrogating Security in the Context of Gender Dynamics.- Political Dynamics and Forced Migration in Southeast Asia.- ASEAN and Migration Governance in Southeast Asia.- Cross-Border Security and Transnational crime and human trafficking.- Regional Cooperation and Diplomacy on Migration Issues.- Securing Borders Tackling Transnational Crime and Cross-Border Security.- Towards a New Landscape and emerging Migration and Security.- Waves of Migration Exploring the Historical Context of East Asian Migrations.- The Changing Landscape China s Migration Patterns since 1979.- Uncharted Territories New Frontiers in Migration and Security in East Asia.- Unveiling the Tapestry China s Migration Trends from 1979 Onwards.- Socio-cultural Integration of Migrants and security in East Asia.- East Asian diasporas and their contributions and security interlinked.- Locating East Asian diaspora Connecting the diaspora with the origin.- Introduction Global migration flows and regional dynamics in the region.- Tracing Migration Through Time Historical Patterns and Political Catalysts in Central Asia.- International migration trends and Migration corridors in Central Asia.- Security challenges in international migration in Central Asia.- Remittances and their impact on Central Asian economies national interests and regional cooperation.- Diaspora Diplomats Fostering Regional Development through Engagement.- Sociocultural dimensions Cultural identities and integration.- Geopolitical influences and Regional power dynamics.- Climate change security and vulnerabilities and migration in Central Asia.- Policy implications for addressing migration and security in Central Asia.- International Migration International Relations Security in Asia.- Women Water and Waves Gender Inequality Environmental Impact Migration and Climate Change in Coastal Bangladesh.- Introduction Migration power and security in South Asia.- Major Powers  Approaches to the Rohingya Crisis and their Impact on Bangladesh.- Return migrants Mean-deviation vulnerability to poverty and Social insecurity in Bangladesh.- Tracing Migration through Time the Historical Foundations of Koch-Kamata Identity Politics.- Interactions between migration and regional dynamics.- Power structures and asymmetries in migration processes.- Cross-border mobility-related security concerns in South Asia.- Securitization of migration balancing security concerns with human rights.- Power dynamics between sending and receiving countries.- Power differentials in migration experiences of marginalized communities.- Migration power and regional cooperation.- Regional organizations in addressing migration and power dynamics.- Promoting dialogue and engagement for inclusive migration policies.- Shaping Climate Migration in Bangladesh Conflict and violence disputes.- Introduction Migration dynamics and security in Asia.- Gender and migration in Asia Theoretical perspectives.- Understanding Ge

About the author

AKM Ahsan Ullah is Professor in Geography, Environment and Development at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD). Ullah’s research portfolio includes stints at the University of Ottawa, McMaster University, Saint Mary’s University, Dalhousie University, the American University in Cairo (AUC), City University Hong Kong, and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. His research areas include population migration, human rights, development, environment and health policy. Dr Ullah has contributed 50 articles to refereed journals, as well as some 40 chapters in a number of books. He has published 15 books to date.

Product details

• Assisted by: AKM Ahsan Ullah (Editor), AKM Ahsan Ullah (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 16.12.2026
• EAN: 9789819546350
• ISBN: 978-981-9546-35-0
• Illustrations: Approx. 1600 p.
• Series: Handbooks in Asian Studies
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Migration, Soziologie, Internationale Beziehungen, Öffentliche Verwaltung, Globalization, Bevölkerung und Migrationsgeographie, Security, cultural identity, Zentralregierung, International Relations, Central Asia, auseinandersetzen, Southeast Asia, Migration Policy, International Security Studies, Governance and Government, Sociology of Migration, Human Migration, Forced Migration, South Asia, East Asia, Colonial legacies, regional power dynamics, Gender and Migration, Human trafficking and crime, Migration and environment