Changes in the Balkan illegal migration route. Toward a resumption of the flows?
Numerous signals point out how that the Balkan route is not entirely closed and that its potential role of illegal access to Europe is still relevant. Due to the geopolitical position of the region, it flows to Europe irregular migrants from Africa, the Middle East and Asia. A key role in controlling this corridor is played by Turkey, which is partially capable of fine-tuning these flows with a liberal policy towards migrants and refugees coming from Muslim countries and a laissez faire approach toward their smuggling out of the country. This produces a net strategic return for Ankara.