Globalization, Migration and Democratic Belonging in an Age of Uncertainty

Contemporary democracies are increasingly shaped by the intersecting dynamics of globalization, migration, economic insecurity and identity politics. While globalization has expanded economic integration and interconnectedness, it has also generated new forms of uncertainty that challenge traditional understandings of citizenship, belonging and political community. Migration has become a particularly visible arena in which these tensions are negotiated.
This panel explores how democratic societies construct and contest the boundaries of inclusion and exclusion in context characterized by social change, economic pressure and increasing diversity. It examines how attitudes toward migrants, minorities, and newcomers are formed, how narratives of belonging and deservingness emerge, and how these processes affect democratic governance, social cohesion and political stability.
The panel welcomes theoretical, empirical and comparative contributions from different regional contexts. Possible topics include migration attitudes, nationalism, populism, political communication, social cohesion, community belonging, perceptions of security and threat, democratic resilience, citizenship, and identity construction. Contributions examining the role of media, political discourse, digital communication, and local community dynamics are also encouraged.
By bringing together scholars working at the intersection of migration, conflict, identity and democratization, the panel seeks to advance understanding of how uncertain democracies navigate questions of inclusion, diversity and collective belonging in a rapidly changing global system.