Increased Migration at U.S. Border Linked to Climate Change, Violence in Central America
April 1, 2021
April L. Raphiou
Thousands of families and children from Central America continue to arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border, as the Biden Administration is developing strategies to address these migration challenges. Given that the number of migrants is expected to increase, policy research and analysis on the drivers for migration are vital for implementing long-term solutions.
Duke's Center of International Development released a policy brief outlining research by The Global Policy Center's David Leblang and Duke's Sarah Bermeo on what is driving to the U.S. border.