
Securitization without Security:
How Migration is Shaping the Global Order
study participants
Research Objectives
Assess the Impact of Securitized Migration Policies on Global Order
Analyze the Rise of Illicit Political Economies and Non-State Actors
Examine Coercive Issue Linkage in Foreign Policy
why participate?
Why Participate? Migration is not just a global issue—it’s a local one. By sharing your experiences and insights, you ’ll contribute to a groundbreaking study that examines how international migration policies are reshaping peace, security, and everyday life in key transit areas. Your perspective can help policymakers and researchers better understand the on-the-ground realities of migration and the unintended consequences of current approaches. Together, we aim to bring local knowledge into global conversations about security, development, and human rights.
what does participation involve?
Participation includes a one-on-one interview with a member of our expert research team. Interviews typically last between 45–60 minutes and can be conducted in person or via Zoom, depending on your preference and availability.
We will ask about your observations, experiences, and perspectives on how migration has impacted your area. You are free to decline to answer any question, and you can end the interview at any time.
Your participation is entirely voluntary, and your identity will be kept confidential unless you choose otherwise.
who can participate?
We are looking for individuals with deep knowledge of migration dynamics in:
• Necoclí and Turbo, Colombia
• Panama City, Panama
• Paso Canoas, Costa Rica-Panama border
You might be:
• A local official or municipal staff member
• An NGO or humanitarian aid worker
• A journalist or academic with migration expertise
• A community leader or resident with lived experience of how migration affects daily life
• A member of law enforcement, religious institutions, or health services working in migration-affected areas
If you are familiar with how migration has shaped your community—economically, socially, or politically—we would value your insight.
for more information, please contact us at
Contact Us
Henry J. Leir Institute for Migration and Human Security
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Tufts University
160 Packard Ave.
Medford, MA 02155 USA