Eleventh Global Studies Conference

Abstract

In the modern age of globalization where the world is now seen as a global village, movement of people across the border is extremely common. Some of the movements are on a voluntary basis and some, on the other hand are due to factors beyond control. These factors lead to migration which is commonly known as forced migration and has a drastic impact on national security. Migration is always due to one of the two factors. The first factor are the push factors and the second are the pull factors. Forced migration is a result of the push factors. Internal migration has implications for internal security of a state with a full potential to become a threat for international peace (Barry Buzan Regional Security Complex Theory). On the other hand, external migration becomes a direct threat for international security. The migration and population movements put the resources, including human resource, natural resources, and economic resources, under extreme stress. The competition increases and the local people become unhappy because of resource sharing. As migration increases, the resource depletion is also accelerated leading to an increase in resentment and generates conflict. This paper dwells on how factors influencing migration, population movements, and national security are interlinked together. Using a broader perspective, this paper touches on multiple examples and builds a comprehensive narrative.