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Islamic diffusion in the baltics: the fruit of European multiculturalism
Исламская "диффузия" в странах Балтийского региона: плоды европейского мультикультурализма
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Abstract This article considers Western Europe as a principal centre that has been attracting migrants over recent decades, primarily, in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. The Baltic region states are chosen for demonstration. Although they have different proportions of Muslim immigrants, Muslim diasporas ar... mehr
This article considers Western Europe as a principal centre that has been attracting migrants over recent decades, primarily, in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. The Baltic region states are chosen for demonstration. Although they have different proportions of Muslim immigrants, Muslim diasporas are the most numerous and rapidly growing ones in the Baltics. Undoubtedly, Muslim communities across the region enjoy certain similarities. The differences they have are explained, among other factors, by national policies towards migrant integration. This article aims to identify the features of Muslim migration to the Baltic States in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. The authors analyse the timeline of Muslim immigration to the Baltic region. It is stressed that, despite current difficulties, Germany and Finland are more successful in integrating immigrants than, for instance, Sweden and Denmark. Just like other Western European countries, the Baltic States have not developed a conceptual framework for their migration and integration policies towards Muslim immigrants. The authors describe possible Muslim integration scenarios - the Singaporean and Palestinian ones, simulation, and confrontation. Given their apparent conscientious refusal to adapt and integrate migrants, the Baltic States are most likely to face the Palestinian scenario.... weniger
Thesaurusschlagwörter
soziale Anpassung; Migration; Baltikum; multikulturelle Gesellschaft; Migrationspolitik; Integrationsbereitschaft; Muslim; Einwanderung; Integration
Klassifikation
Migration
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2017
Seitenangabe
S. 30-44
Zeitschriftentitel
Baltic Region, 9 (2017) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2017-3-3
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)