Migration has the same meaning, the movement of a group of people leaving their home country to settle temporarily or permanently in a different country. People may move voluntarily, but others are forced to leave their country due to dire situations. An analysis shows how economic crises, terrorism and leaders play a role in how immigration is viewed. While it is impossible to send all illegal immigrants back to their countries, preventing further immigration will help eliminate some security threats and increase the stability of a country's government. The North-South divide has allowed immigration to become a global issue. While the wealthy North benefits from industrialization, the South suffers from poor development and wealth inequality. For this reason, people hoping for a better standard of living look to the North. When the economy was thriving, countries relied on guest worker programs to meet labor demand. France, for example, needed immigrants to help it in its post-World War II “economic recovery and expansion” (Rudolph, 2006, p. 128). However, many countries around the world are now feeling the effects of the economic crisis. After the economic crisis, there was an increase in unemployment and anti-immigrant sentiment. When people have jobs and can support their families, immigration is put on the back burner. With the unemployment rate rising, illegal immigrants were responsible for taking jobs that rightfully belonged to citizens. Citizen pressure for anti-immigration policies has forced leaders to act. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, security was tightened around the world. There is more concern about those entering the country out of fear of someone... middle of paper... under the circumstances, Spain needs to be selfish and focus on its own problems. Increasing border security would help stop the influx of immigrants into Spain. The situations in Italy, France and Spain help illustrate the different approaches to combating illegal immigration. Due to the economic boom, countries relied on immigrant workers to provide needed labor. However, the economic crisis means that more and more people are out of work and immigrants are no longer needed to work. The risk of terrorist attacks means stricter border controls and greater fear of ideologically different people. The decisions leaders make regarding immigration reflect the ideals of their citizens. Although people may want immigrants to return to their countries, many immigrants have made new lives for themselves and their families and do not see their native countries as “home””.”.