Migration in the Central Mediterranean (original) (raw)

This paper examines the dynamics of irregular immigration in the Central Mediterranean, focusing on the interactions between Italy, Malta, Libya, and Tunisia. It highlights the differing approaches of Italy and Malta towards EU involvement in resolving migration issues, illustrating how Malta leans on multilateral cooperation while Italy opts for more unilateral action. The analysis provides insights into the limitations of existing multilateral frameworks like the "5+5" Dialogue and discusses the implications of EU policies on national immigration strategies.