Türkiye’s Current Migrant Structure and Geographical Distribution of Migrants: The Case of Syrians and Afghans

Özet

Türkiye has historically been a destination for migrants from different nationalities and identities. This study analyzes the evolution of Türkiye’s migration paradigms, policies, and migrant demographics from a historical perspective, with a particular focus on the contexts of Syrian and Afghan migrants. This research uses content analysis as a qualitative research method and thematic analysis to facilitate data analysis. The aim of this research is to examine the current immigration structure of Türkiye, the factors that motivate migrants to come to Türkiye, the geographic distribution of immigrants, and the cohesion between immigrants and the host community. The findings of this research indicate that the development of cohesion between immigrants and the host community can be supported through the effective implementation of educational initiatives and the use of policies that address the geographic distribution of immigrants within the country.