Paper short abstract:

Short Abstract : This paper is about examining various foreign policies of the global north which has served as a pull factor for migration from global south. It deconstructs the role of socioeconomic and political factors in stimulating individuals and families to consider migration to the north.

Paper long abstract:

Long Abstract :

This research seeks to examine how foreign policies pursued by the global north act as catalysts for migration from the global south. It probes the intricate ways in which the foreign policies of countries in the global north, particularly those related to trade, development assistance, humanitarian aid, and immigration regulations, influence the decision-making processes of individuals and families in the global south to migrate. Additionally, the paper examines social and cultural factors, such as perceptions of quality of life, educational opportunities, and social welfare systems, as elements that attract migrants to the global north.

It considers how economic factors, such as trade agreements and investment policies, create differential opportunities and discrepancies between the global north and south, impacting livelihoods and prodding migration.

This paper further seeks to interrogate the dominant narrative in the global north which apportions all the blames of migration on the global south.

Further to this, the study aims to elucidate the complex interplay between global north foreign policies and migration patterns. More so, it seeks to shed light on the moral and ethical dimensions of foreign policy decisions and their impact on the lives of individuals and communities in the global south. The study adopts a multidisciplinary approach, tapping on discourses from sociology, economics, international relations, and migration researches to offer an in-depth analysis. The findings are intended to provide constructive insights for policymakers and scholars working in the fields of migration, development, and international relations.