Securitization of European Union migration policies and its impact on border security: A comparative analysis of Greece and Turkey

Abstract

The securitisation theory, formulated by the Copenhagen School, has become one of the most widely used approaches to explain the relationship between migration and security. This study focuses on the reflections of EU’s securitised migration policy on the influence of border policies of Greece and Turkey within the framework of securitisation theory. During the surge in migration flows to the EU, the evolution of border security in both countries has been scrutinized. As a result of research similar practices in border security have been identified in both countries. In this study, it has been revealed that the EU has laid the groundwork for the development of security-focused policies in border security by providing financial and technical assistance, as well as offering training and equipment support to both Turkey and Greece.