AS AM 2 Lecture 10: The Future of American Migrations
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The united nation had estimated that roughly 70 million persons were displaced. - of these, roughly 25 million were seeking refuge outside of their home countries. Persistent refugee crises throughout the world -- syria, iraq, and. Weak states and failed states -- involuntary migrations from north korea, The turn toward ethnic nationalism around the world. The end of birthright citizenship in ireland in 2004, and then in new. A "second generation" born out of status. The assad family, hafez (1971 - 2000) and bashar (since 2000) The drought in the eastern mediterranean -- syria has had a climate similar to california, characterized by long and fry summers from may through october, and then colder, rainy seasons from november through. Syria does not have infrastructure to transfer water. Syria and its economy in severe drought after 2006. Cotton, olives, barley, and wheat -- all crops collapsed. The arab spring in 2010, the politics of drought relief, and.