From Egypt to Europe

'The overarching ambition of this book is to partly revitalize and partly construct an international political economy approach to international migration. The first part of the book is particularly strong on the structured overview of the debates in International Relations Theory and International Political Economy regarding the state and the nature of the globalization process. In the second part, the book presents an impressively researched case study on Egyptian migration to Europe. Through meticulous empirical analysis (based on extensive interviews and thorough study of statistical material and secondary literature), this part of the book convincingly brings to life, and shows the relevance of, the theoretical framework developed in the first part. Together, through its theoretical discussion and empirical depth, the book offers a very valuable contribution to the literature on globalization and migration.' - Henk Overbeek, Professor of International Relations, VU University Amsterdam; 'The primary research included in this book is of great significance not only because the area concerned is rarely included in studies of migration but also because the author was directly involved in a great deal of UN field work. Consequently Dr. Talani has first-hand knowledge of migration and the motivations of migrants and the book contains a rich and detailed description of migrant attitudes.' - Alan W. Cafruny, Henry Bristol Professor of International Affairs, Hamilton College; 'This book is a major step in the identification of the dynamics of migration in the Mediterranean area and in the assessment of EU policy inadequacies in dealing with the phenomenon. Dr Talani studies the role played by the Barcelona process in shaping the relations between MENA and Southern European countries. In doing so, she clearly indicates the extent to which this dialogue has been successful and that it has produced challenges that are very difficult to tackle. Moreover she assesses the impact of the events following September 11th on the prosecution of the dialogue itself. From the theoretical point of view, the author inserts the analysis of Egyptian migration within the thriving debate on globalisation and regionalisation.' - Luciano Bardi, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, University of Pisa; 'Based on solid first-hand field research, this book is an in-depth analysis of the motivations of migration from the point of origin. The author proposes clear research questions and sets them within an appropriate and well-defined theoretical context'- Antimo Verde, University of Tuscia, Viterbo