REVISTA AMAZONIA INVESTIGA, cilt.13, sa.79, ss.193-206, 2024 (ESCI)
This article examines irregular migration in the Aegean Sea, focusing on its causes, consequences, and countermeasures. The study employed a narrative literature review to identify key themes and synthesize findings on irregular migration, offering a qualitative and interpretative overview of the current situation along the Eastern Mediterranean route. The research delves into the complexities of illegal human movements in the Aegean, analyzing statistical data on sea arrivals and apprehensions. The Turkey-Greece corridor's appeal for asylum seekers is explored, alongside contributing factors to the increase in irregular migration. The refugee crisis has prompted Greece and the EU to implement strategies such as Frontex, Integrated Border Management, Hellenic Coast Guard modernization, agreements with neighboring countries, and enhanced border security to address this challenge.