Introducing Island Detentions: the placement of asylum-seekers and migrants on islands (original) (raw)

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This special issue examines the rising trend of detaining migrants and asylum seekers on islands, tracing historical and contemporary practices. Through various case studies, including Lampedusa and Christmas Island, the authors highlight the complex dynamics of hospitality, hostility, and migration management. The contributions underscore that islands, often perceived as isolated, are central to discussions about sovereignty, human migration, and citizenship, revealing that these locations are not merely passive backdrops, but active sites of contention in global migration politics.

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