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2024

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2025) Urban Resilience and the Governance of Syrian Refugees in Turkish Cities. MiReKoc BROAD-ER Working Paper Series. No. 1 WEB

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2024) Resilient urban turnaround in migration governance studies. International Migration, 62(4); 20-40. https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.13277 WEB

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2024) De-bordering policies at the city scale: strategies for building resilience in Barcelona's migration governance. Comparative Migration Studies, 12 (2) https://doi.org/10.1186/s40878-023-00361-0 PDF

2023

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2023) Interculturalism and the ‘Ideological Turn’ of Diversity Politics, Journal of Intercultural Studies, 45(4), 656–671 DOI: 10.1080/07256868.2023.2293190 WEB

Fossum, J. E., Kastoryano, R. Modood, T. & Zapata-Barrero, R. (2023). Governing diversity in the multilevel European public space. Ethnicities, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/14687968231158381 PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2023). Urban resilience and migration governance in Tunisia's unstable political environment, Mediterranean Politics, 29(5); 642-667 DOI: 10.1080/13629395.2023.2180851 PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2023). Urban migration governance under the resilience lens: conceptual and empirical insights. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 46 (13); 2833-2862. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2023.2166793 WEB

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2023). "Mediterranean thinking in migration studies: A methodological regionalism approach", International Migration, 61(2); 198-211. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.12995 PDF

2022

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2022). "Tightening the conceptual lens in migration research: towards a geography of concepts and a Weberian digression", Ethnic and Racial Studies, 46(8); 1658-1663, DOI: 10.1080/01419870.2022.2141063 [contribution to Book Symposium: Contested Concepts in Migration Studies, Edited by:Ricard Zapata-Barrero, Dirk Jacobs & Riva Kastoryano] PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2023). "Introduction to the Book Symposium", Ethnic and Racial Studies, DOI: 10.1080/01419870.2022.2152721. WEB

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2022). "New scales of migration governance in the Mediterranean: Regional cities in the spotlight ", European Urban and Regional Studies, 30(2), 121-134. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/096977642211253 PDF

Hellgren, Z. & Zapata-Barrero, R. (2022). "Discrimination meets interculturalism in theory, policy and practice", International Migration, pp. 1-13. (Framework article for the special issue Discrimination and Interculturalism: exploring their intersection in different multiethnic societies). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/imig.13048 PDF

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). PDF

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, 23; 775-795 PDF

2020

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

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020). "Towards an Urban Mediterranean Migration Agenda on this 25th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process", Quaderns de la Mediterrània, N. 30-31; 47-54. PDF

Spanish version: Zapata-Barrero, R. (2020). "Hacia una agenda urbana de la migración mediterránea en este 25º aniversario del Proceso de Barcelona", Quanderns de la Mediterrània, N. 30-31; 47-54. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R., Yalaz, E. (2020). "Qualitative Migration Research Ethics: a roadmap for migration scholars" 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. PDF

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). PDF

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. WEB

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. PDF

2019

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

This number was published on the UPF News in three languages: "Qualitative research on migration studies requires specific ethical considerations beyond the standardized codes. Ricard Zapata-Barrero and Evren Yalaz, GRITIM-UPF researchers, are the authors of an academic paper which analyses the ethical challenges faced today by scholars of migration issues." Catala English Spanish

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. WEB

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. PDF

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. PDF

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. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 46(10), 2027-2044. PDF

Special Issue: Zapata-Barrero, R. & Rezaei, Sh. (2019). 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. PDF

2018

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2018). Place, Diversity and Solidarity. Journal of Intercultural Studies. DOI: 10.1080/07256868.2018.1508008. Review article of Becoming landowners: entanglements of custom and modernity in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste, by Victoria C. Stead, Series: Topics in the Contemporary Pacific, Honolulu, HI: University of Hawai’i Press, 2017, 216 pp., ISBN 9780824856663. PDF

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). PDF

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. PDF

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). PDF

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. PDF

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. PDF

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. WEB

French version: Zapata-Barrero, R. (2017). Politique interculturelle et gouvernance à niveaux multiples à Barcelone: approach globale en matière d' intégration". Revue internationale des sciences administratives, 83 (2) ; 247-266. DOI : 10.1177/0020852316688462. WEB

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. WEB

French version: Zapata-Barrero, R., Caponio, T. & Scholten, P. (2017). 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". Revue internationale des sciences administratives, 83 (2) ; 241-246. DOI : 10.1177/0020852316688462. WEB

Zapata-Barrero, R. & Rubio-Carbonero, G. (2017). Monitoring discriminatory political discourse: A pilot study in Catalonia. Discourse and Society, 28 (2); 1-22. PDF

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. PDF

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. PDF

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. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2016). Intercultural Governance Index: an exploratory study on Spanish Cities. Mondi Migranti, 2; 149-178. PDF

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. PDF

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. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2016). Diversity and cultural policy: cultural citizenship as a tool for inclusion. International Journal of cultural Policy, 22 (4); .534-552. PDF

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. PDF

2014

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2014). New Multicultural Identities in Europe: Religion and Ethnicity in Secular Societies. Journal of contemporary Religion. 30(1), 163-167. PDF

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. PDF

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. WEB

2013

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. PDF

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. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2013). Utopian Political Theory and Migration without Borders. International Journal of Social Science Studies, 1 (1); 173-183. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2013). Borders in motion. Concept and Policy Nexus. Refugee Survey Quarterly, 32 (1); 1-23. WEB

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, DOI:10.1155/2012/498158. PDF

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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0002764212443820. PDF

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. PDF

2011

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2011). Anti-immigration populism: Can local intercultural policies close the space? Discussion Paper - Policy Network 1-9. PDF

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. PDF

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. PDF

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. WEB

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2010). Managing diversity in Spanish Society: a practical approach. Journal of Intercultural Studies ,31(4), 383-402. PDF

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. PDF

2009

Zapata-Barrero, R., Lindkilde, L.E. & Mouritsen, P. (2009). Guest Editorial: The Muhammad Cartoons controversy in comparative perspective. Special Issue for Ethnicities , 9 (3), 291-313. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. (2009). Policies and public opinion towards immigrants: the Spanish case. Journal Ethnic and Racial Studies 32 (7); 1101-1120. PDF

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. PDF

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. PDF

Zapata-Barrero, R. & Witte, N. (2007). The Spanish Governance of EU borders: Normative Questions. Mediterranean Politics, 12(1), 85-90. PDF

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