Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Economic Perspectives, cilt.19, sa.6, ss.120-172, 2025 (Scopus)
The geography of Southwest Asia, known as the Middle East, is rich in historical, socio-economic and political diversity. This geography is also the scene of many migration events due to factors such as conflicts arising from internal and external causes, internal strife, disasters, struggles for influence, inequality of opportunity, and insecurity created by authoritarian regimes. This study examines the evolution of 2914 academic studies on the Middle East and migration between 1947 and 2024 through bibliometric analysis. During this period, a significant increase in the number of citations has been observed, and this increase has been especially evident since the early 2000s. We also found an increase in the number of articles on the subject, especially since the 2010s. As a result of the review, collaboration between authors, productivity and the influence of specific authors were emphasized. The effectiveness of countries such as the USA, UK and France in scientific research is evaluated, and the importance of countries such as Greece, Kenya and New Zealand is emphasized. In conclusion, this study provides important clues for understanding the evolution of research on the Middle East and migration and for developing strategies for future research.