Selective and Hierarchical Securitization of Irregular Migration: Analysis of the Examples of the European Union and the United Kingdom (2010-2024)

Year 2024, Volume: 55 , 91 - 116, 11.12.2024

Mehmet Emir

https://doi.org/10.58699/tyir.1523506

Abstract

How has irregular migration been selectively and hierarchically securitized in the European Union and the UK? The main research problem of the article is about this question. The article analyzes the securitization of irregular migration and the subsequent transformation of this action, based on the securitization approach of the Copenhagen School. Irregular migration was defined as an existential threat by both actors, but the policies followed evolved into the phenomenon of selective solidarity and racial hierarchy. The article concludes that the European Union and the United Kingdom have selectively and hierarchically securitized irregular migration within the framework of their interests, despite international law, and have determinedly implemented policies towards this in the ongoing process.

Keywords

European Union, England, Securitization, Irregular Migration, Hierarchy

Düzensiz Göçün Seçici ve Hiyerarşik Güvenlikleştirilmesi: Avrupa Birliği ve İngiltere Örneklerinin Analizi (2010-2024)

Abstract

Avrupa Birliği ve İngiltere’de düzensiz göç seçici ve hiyerarşik bir şekilde nasıl güvenlikleştirildi? Makalenin temel araştırma sorunsalı bu soru hakkındadır. Makale Kopenhag Okulunun güvenlikleştirme yaklaşımı çerçevesinden hareketle düzensiz göçün güvenlikleştirilmesini ve sonrasında bu eylemin dönüşümünü analiz etmektedir. Düzensiz göç her iki aktör tarafından da varoluşsal bir tehdit öznesi olarak tanımlanmış ancak ardından izlenen politikalar seçici dayanışma olgusu ve ırksal hiyerarşi yönüne evrilmiştir. Makale, Avrupa Birliği ve İngiltere’nin uluslararası hukuka rağmen çıkarları çerçevesinde düzensiz göçü seçici ve hiyerarşik olarak güvenlikleştirdikleri ve devam eden süreçte buna yönelik politikaları kararlılıkla uyguladıkları sonucuna varmıştır.

Keywords

Avrupa Birliği, İngiltere, Güvenlikleştirme, Düzensiz Göç, Hiyerarşi

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