Entangled Migration States: Mobility and State-Building in France and Algeria

These flashcards cover important concepts related to migration states, colonial history, and state-building processes in the context of France and Algeria.

Entangled migration states

States whose migration management is deeply interconnected due to shared historical experiences, such as colonialism.

Colonial period of Algérie française

The time when Algeria was considered an integral part of France, influencing migration patterns to and from both regions.

Algerian nationalist independence movement

The struggle for Algeria's independence from French colonial rule, significantly supported by Algerian migrant communities in France.

Postcolonial state-building

The processes of establishing sovereignty and governance structures in Algeria following its independence from France.

Migration diplomacy

The use of diplomatic tools and processes to manage cross-border population mobility and migration issues between states.

Mobility regimes

Systems established to control and regulate the movement of people across borders, often shaped by historical and political contexts.

Decolonisation

The process through which colonies gained independence from colonial powers, significantly impacting migration patterns and policies.

Transnational governmentality

The exercise of regulatory authority across national borders, particularly concerning the management of migrant populations.

Franco-Algerian relationship

The historically complex diplomatic and migration connections between France and Algeria, characterized by shared colonial history.

Remittances

Funds sent back home by migrants to support families or investments in their countries of origin, significant for Algeria's economy post-independence.