This article discusses cooperation and coercion in labor migration governance, highlighting migration interdependence's role.
Key Points
Cooperation becomes rational when stronger states face significant exposure to migration disruption, indicating strategic behavior.
The study identifies four influential factors: remittance dependency, labor market reliance, migration portfolio diversification, and institutionalization.
The method combines process tracing with a structured typological framework, enhancing understanding of state strategies in migration corridors.
Identifying conditions for coercion offers critical insights for managing exploitative practices in international migration diplomacy.