2021

• Zapata-Barrero, R.  (2021) “Debordering processes and resilient ontological security at the city level: the case study of Barcelona in perspective” GRITIM-UPF Working Paper Series, no. 48 (Summer): 

• Zapata-Barrero, R. and Mansouri, F. (2021) "A Multi-scale Approach to Interculturalism: From Globalised Politics to Localised Policy and Practice", Journal of International Migration and Integration, 

2020

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020) "Governing Diversity in Europe's Plural Spaces: a path to New Normativities" GRITIM-UPF Working Paper Series, no. 46 (Winter) (co-authored with: J. Fossum, R. Kastoryano, and T. Modood)

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020) "Towards an Urban Mediterranean Migration Agenda on this 25th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process", Quanderns de la Mediterrània, N. 30-31; 47-54   (Spanish Version here)
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020) "Qualitative Migration Research Ethics: a roadmap for migration scholars" (with E. Yalaz)  in Special Issue  The Practice of Qualitative Research in Migration Studies: Ethical Issues as a Methodological Challenge  in Qualitative Research Journal, Issue 3, Vol. 20 No. 3, pp. 269-279.

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020) "Rescaling Mediterranean migration governance: setting a research agenda that establishes the centrality of cities for region-making", EuroMedMig Working Papers Series, Number  3 (June)

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020) Republicanism, diversity and public space in contemporary political theory: the normative basis of intercultural citizenship, Citizenship Studies, 24 (8); 1066-183. DOI: 10.1080/13621025.2020.1769028 

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020) Editorial: “Mediterranean Thinking” for Mapping a Mediterranean Migration Research Agenda. Special Issue on: Mediterranean Migration Research: Variable Focal Length, Comparative Migration Studies, 8 (6). DOI: 10.1186/s40878-019-0170-2.

2019

• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Yalaz, E. (2019) Qualitative Migration Research Ethics: Mapping the Core Challenges. GRITIM-UPF Working Paper Series, Number 42, Winter 2019. 

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2019) Rebooting European Identity: Intercultural Citizenship for Building the Future of a Diverse Europe. Journal of Contemporary European Studies, 28 (2); 153-166   DOI: 10.1080/14782804.2019.1686346.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2019) Guest Editorial: Methodological Interculturalism: Breaking Down Epistemological Barriers around Diversity Management.  Ethnic and Racial Studies, 42 (3), pp. 346-356. DOI:10.1080/01419870.2019.1538527.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Rezaei, Sh. (2019) Diaspora Governance and Transnational Entrepreneurship: The Rise of an Emerging Social Global Pattern in Migration Studies. Special Issue, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 46 (10), pp 1959-1973 DOI: 10.1080/1369183X.2018.1559990.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Hellgren, Z. (2019) Harnessing the Potential of Moroccans Living Abroad through Diaspora Policies? Assessing the Factors of Success and Failure of a New Structure of Opportunities for Transnational Entrepreneurs. Special Issue: Diaspora Governance and Transnational Entrepreneurship: The Rise of an Emerging Global Social Pattern in Migration Studies, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 46 (10); 2027-2044  DOI: 10.1080/1369183X.2018.1559997.

2018

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2018) Place, Diversity and Solidarity. Journal of Intercultural Studies. DOI: 10.1080/07256868.2018.1508008. [download ]

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2018) Rejoinder: multiculturalism and interculturalism: alongside but separate .  Comparative Migration Studies, 6. DOI: 10.1186/s40878-018-0090-6 (Rejoinder of a Special Issue on Multiculturalism and Interculturalism , Guest Editors: Patrick Loobuyck and François Levrau).

2017

• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Yalaz, E. (2017) Mapping the Qualitative Migration Research in Europe: An Exploratory Analysis.  GRITIM Working Paper Series, Number 32, Summer 2017.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2017) Interculturalism in the Post-Multicultural debate: A Defence . Comparative Migration Studies, 5 (14).DOI: 10.1186/s40878-017-0057-z. Key article of a Special Issue on Multiculturalism and Interculturalism, Guest Editors: Patrick Loobuyck and François Levrau. 
• Zapata-Barrero, R., Sievres, W. & Martiniello, M. (2017) Introduction - Diversity incorporation in the cultural policy mainstream: Exploring the main frameworks and approaches bridging cultural and migration studies.   Journal of Migration & Culture, 8, (1); 3-9.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2017) How does interculturalism facilitate diversity incorporation into the cultural policy mainstream? Montreal's case study.  Special Issue of Crossings: Journal of Migration & Culture, 8, (1), pp. 31-48.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2017) Intercultural policy and multi-level governance in Barcelona: mainstreaming  comprehensive approach. International Review of Administrative Sciences, 83 (2); 247-266. doi: 10.1177/0020852316688462.
  • (French version: "Politique interculturelle et gouvernance à niveaux multiples à Barcelone: approach globale en matière d' intégration".) 
• Zapata-Barrero, R., Caponio, T. & Scholten, P. (2017) Theorizing the 'Local Turn' in a Multi-Level Governance Framework of Analysis: A Case Study in Immigrant Policies.  International Review of Administrative Sciences, 83 (2); 241-246                                          DOI: 10.1177/0020852316688462.
  • (French version: "Introduction au numéro spécial: "Théorisation du "virage local" dans un cadre d'analyse fondé sur la gouvernance à niveaux multiples. Étude de cas axée sur les politiques concernant les immigrants".)
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Rubio-Carbonero, G. (2017) Monitoring discriminatory political discourse: A pilot study in Catalonia.  Discourse and Society, 28 (2); 1-22.

2016

• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Burchianti, F. (2016) From participation to confinement: challenges for immigrants’ incorporation in political parties in Spain.  Special Issue, Ethnic and Racial Studies, 40 (5); 830-850.
• Zapata-Barrero, R., Dahnke, I. & Markard, L. (2016) Background, framework and focus of the special issue . Special Issue, Ethinic and Racial Studies, 40(5); 751-765.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2016) How do political parties deal with the 'diversity gap': democratic deficits and party strategies.  Special Issue, Ethnic and Racial Studies, 40 (5); 766-786.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2016) Intercultural Governance Index: an exploratory study on Spanish Cities. Mondi Migranti, 2; 149-178.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Burchianti, F. (2016) The controversy about Education for Citizenship: the contested limits of tolerance in Spain. Società Mutamento Politica, 7 (13); 269-287.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2016) Exploring the foundations of the intercultural policy paradigm: a comprehensive approach.   Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power, 23(2), 155-173. [download ]
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2016) Diversity and cultural policy: cultural citizenship as a tool for inclusion.  International Journal of cultural Policy, 22 (4); .534-552 [download ].

2015

• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Gabrielli, L. (2015)A reappraisal of the Hirschman 'exit, voice and loyalty' scheme to interpret immigrants' political participation in their origin countries.   Migration Policy Centre, INTERAC Research Report; Conceptual Paper;  1-20.

2014

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2014)New Multicultural Identities in Europe: Religion and Ethnicity in Secular Societies .  Journal of contemporary Religion. 30(1), 163-167. [download ]
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Burchianti, F. (2014) Is Catalonia immune to racism? An analysis of intolerant political discourses of mainstream party representatives (2010-2011).  Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, 12(4); 401-417. [download ]
• Zapata-Barrero, R., Gabrielli, L., Sánchez-Montijano, E. & Jaulin, T.  (2013) The political participation of immigrants in host countries: an interpretative framework from the perspective of origin countries and societies. INTERACT Research Report, 1-31.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2014) The limits to shaping diversity as public culture: Permanent festivities in Barcelona.  Cities: The international Journal of Urban Policy and Planning, 37; 66-72.

2013

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2013) The three strands of intercultural policies: a comprehensive view. A critical review of Bouchard and Cantle recent books on interculturalism.  GRITIM-UPF Working Paper Series, 17, summer 2013.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2013) Utopian Political Theory and Migration without Borders.  International Journal of Social Science Studies, 1 (1); 173-183.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2013) Borders in motion. Concept and Policy Nexus. Refugee Survey Quarterly, 32 (1); 1-23.

2012

• Zapata-Barrero, R.,  Faúndez García, R. & Sánchez-Montijano, E. (2012) Circular Temporary Labour Migration: Reassessing established Public Policies.  International Journal of Population Research Volume 2012, (13 pages) DOI:10.1155/2012/498158 
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Pécoud, A. (2012)  European Migration Governance: from 'Anything Goes' to the need for an ethical code.  New perspectives on the Ethics of International Migration, Special Issue of American Behavioral Scientist, 56 (9); 1183-1203. online-version
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2012) New perspectives on the Ethics of International Migration.  Special Issue of American Behavioral Scientist, 56 (9); 1159-1164   DOI: 10.1177/0002764212443818 (Table of Contents, Introduction)

2011

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2011) Anti-immigration populism: Can local intercultural policies close the space?.  Discussion Paper - Policy Network 1-9.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Whitol de Wenden, C. (2011) Immigration en Catalogne: politiques et société / Immigration in Catalonia : Policies and Society.   Special issue Migrations and Société.

2010

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2010) Education as a mirror of Spanish Society: Challenges and Policies towards Multiple Diversity.  OMNES: The Journal of Multicultural Society,1 (2); 65-100.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2010) Cultural policies in contexts of diversity: the city as a setting for innovation and opportunities.  Dossier Documentaire Contributions des experts sur les politiques culturelles; 26-36.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2010) Managing diversity in Spanish Society: a practical approach.   Journal of Intercultural Studies ,31(4), 383-402. [download ]
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2010) Theorising State behaviour in international migrations: an evaluative ethical framework, Social Research: An International Quarterly of the Social Sciences.  77 (1); 325-352.

2009

• Zapata-Barrero, R., Lindkilde, L.E. & Mouritsen, P. (2009) The Muhammad Cartoons controversy in comparative perspective. Special Issue for Ethnicities , 9 (3), 291-313.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2009) Policies and public opinion towards immigrants: the Spanish case.   Journal Ethnic and Racial Studies 32 (7);  1101-1120 [download ]

2008

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2008) Perceptions and Realities of Morocco Immigration Flows and Spanish Policies.  Journal of Immigration and Refugee Studies,6 (3);  382-396.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2008) Moroccan Immigrants in Spain: An overview of main topics and normative challenges.  The Magreb Review, 33(1), 35-68.

2007

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2007)  Setting a Research Agenda on the Interaction Between Cultural Demands of Immigrants and Minority Nations . Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, 5(4), 1-25.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. & Witte, N. (2007) The Spanish Governance of EU borders: Normative Questions.   Mediterranean Politics, 12(1), 85-90 [download ]

2006

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2006) Immigration, autonomie politique et gestion de l’identité : le cas de la Catalogne.  Outre – Terre,4 (17), 189-209.

2004

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2004) Political theory today: political innovation and the management of structural change.  European Political Science, 33, 39-50.

2003

• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2003) The ‘discovery’ of immigration in Spain. The politicization of immigration in the case of El Ejido. Journal of International Migration and Integration,  4, 523-539.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2003) Spanish Challenges and European dilemma: socialising the debate on the integration of immigrants.  Perspectives on European politics and society, 4(2),  243-264.
• Zapata-Barrero, R. (2003) State-based logic versus EU-based logic towards immigrants: evidences and dilemma.  Asian and Pacific Migration Journal, 11(4), 505-528.