Alexander Kustov

Alexander Kustov, author of 'In Our Interest', joins to tackle the pressing issue of immigration unpopularity. He discusses strategies to align public support with equitable immigration systems. Kustov contrasts Canada and the U.S. immigration approaches, revealing how skilled migrants boost economies despite public fears. He challenges misconceptions linking immigrants to crime and emphasizes the need to address media narratives. The conversation also critically evaluates Japan's evolving stance on immigration amidst socio-economic pressures.

Alexander Kustov, a political science professor who studies migration and wrote In Our Interest. He discusses why immigration policy is so hard, how selectivity and clear rules could build support, comparisons with other countries, and practical reforms like targeted high-skilled visas, orderly refugee reception, and depoliticizing the system.

Alexander Kustov, Notre Dame associate professor who studies public opinion and immigration. He discusses who people favor—high-skilled migrants and reluctant support for unauthorized arrivals. Framing shapes views on refugees versus economic migrants. Talks include regional recruitment, temporary pathways to reduce irregular crossings, and the political limits of large-scale reforms.