The Impact of Borders and Detention Centers on Global Migration

How have borders and detention centers evolved over time?

Borders and detention centers have rapidly escalated in the past six or seven decades.

What are the economic implications of borders on corporations?

Borders act as a fiscal fulcrum for corporations to exploit wage differentials and worker protections.

Why do European countries exhibit hostility towards migrants from African and Middle Eastern countries?

Despite historically high emigration rates, European countries now show discrimination towards incoming migrants.

Do increased walls lead to desired outcomes in border control?

Increased walls do not necessarily lead to desired outcomes.

What historical misconceptions have influenced attitudes towards migration?

Misconceptions about increased migration from Eastern to Western Europe were unfounded.

How have Italy and Germany's attitudes towards migrants changed over time?

Italy and Germany, once sources of emigration, now exhibit discriminatory attitudes towards incoming migrants.

What role do borders play in the establishment of modern-day sweatshops?

Factories in Northern Mexico exist due to ease of crossing the border, leading to modern-day sweatshops.

How do walls impact the perception and treatment of migrants?

Advocating for walls is based on unwarranted fear and historical amnesia.

What are the consequences of unfair treatment of individuals in border regions?

Unfair treatment of individuals in border regions compared to corporate interests.

How are free trade agreements linked to the decline in Union density in the US?

Decline in Union density in the US is linked to free trade agreements and border policies.