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July 26, 2026Third World Quarterly

Smuggling as governance: variations in migrant experiences under border externalisation

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NCNatalie Chwalisz

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In-depth interviews examine how smuggling networks shape migrant experiences, suggesting complex governance implications.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand why some migrants are protected by smugglers while others face neglect or abuse.
  • Conducted 32 in-depth interviews with Gambian migrants.
  • Developed a theory of endogenous institutions to explain dynamics within smuggling networks.
  • Explored the impact of state interventions like police raids on migrant experiences.
  • Smuggling modality significantly impacts migrant protection, mediated by enforcement contexts.
  • Variation in trust and accountability within smuggling networks affects migrant vulnerability.
  • The study links smuggling business models to governance, revealing complex interactions with state policies.

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Natalie Chwalisz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a501d3aea3239cd77555https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2026.2695314
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