Collective Self-Determination and Externalized Border Control
According to a common argument in defense of border control, legitimate states have a right to exclude on grounds of collective self-determination. I argue that the value of self-determination can also serve as a basis for criticizing states’ immigration policies. Specifically, I contend that the e...
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| Language: | English |
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Global Justice Network
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Global justice: Theory, Practice, Rhetoric |
| Online Access: | https://www.theglobaljusticenetwork.org/index.php/gjn/article/view/325 |
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| Summary: | According to a common argument in defense of border control, legitimate states have a right to exclude on grounds of collective self-determination. I argue that the value of self-determination can also serve as a basis for criticizing states’ immigration policies. Specifically, I contend that the externalization policies of states in the Global North often undermine the self-determination of peoples in the Global South. I identify five pathways by which externalization policies undermine self-determination. I conclude by tentatively suggesting some potential implications of this argument for broader debates about the governance of migration.
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| ISSN: | 1835-6842 |