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Reframing Migration: Toward a Human-Centered Security Approach
by
Blendi Lami
Blendi Lami *
and
Albert Kojku
Albert Kojku
Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Political Sciences and International Relations, European University of Tirana, 1023 Tirana, Albania
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(9), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14090530 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 10 June 2025
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Revised: 6 August 2025
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Accepted: 28 August 2025
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Published: 31 August 2025
Abstract
As Albania emerges not only as a transit country but increasingly as a destination for migrants, its migration policies are undergoing notable shifts. This article examines Albania’s evolving migration governance, focusing on the transition from a traditional, state-centered security approach to a human-centered security framework. Drawing on qualitative methods—interviews with stakeholders from state institutions, academia, and NGOs, alongside a thematic analysis of the key literature and policy documents—this study identifies the drivers of this shift, including democratic reforms, EU integration, and alignment with international standards. The findings reveal a growing emphasis on human security in policy discourse and design, yet also underscore persistent challenges in policy implementation. This article contributes to debates on migration policy by highlighting the tensions and interplay between state security imperatives and human security priorities within Albania’s EU integration trajectory.
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Lami, B.; Kojku, A.
Reframing Migration: Toward a Human-Centered Security Approach. Soc. Sci. 2025, 14, 530.
https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14090530
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Lami B, Kojku A.
Reframing Migration: Toward a Human-Centered Security Approach. Social Sciences. 2025; 14(9):530.
https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14090530
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Lami, Blendi, and Albert Kojku.
2025. "Reframing Migration: Toward a Human-Centered Security Approach" Social Sciences 14, no. 9: 530.
https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14090530
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Lami, B., & Kojku, A.
(2025). Reframing Migration: Toward a Human-Centered Security Approach. Social Sciences, 14(9), 530.
https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14090530
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