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Sherzod Eraliev is a Researcher at the Department of Sociology of Law at Lund University, Sweden. His work focuses on migration patterns across Eurasia, particularly examining Central Asian migration to Russia, Turkey, and Nordic countries. He leads multiple research projects including the EU-funded MARS project on non-Western migration regimes and the Forte-funded IMPEX project studying Uzbek migrant workers in Sweden and Finland.
- PhD in Migration Studies, Special Programme for Central Eurasian Studies, University of Tsukuba, Japan
- Former Academy of Finland researcher at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki
- Former research fellow at the Central Asia Program, Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, George Washington University
Eraliev's research explores the complex interplay between migration, authoritarianism, and civil society in non-democratic contexts. His work particularly examines how migrants navigate legal systems, establish informal networks, and maintain transnational connections. He investigates the impact of geopolitical events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine on migration patterns and policies across Eurasia, with special attention to Central Asian migrant communities.
His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on migration governance beyond Western contexts, examining how migration regimes function in authoritarian and semi-authoritarian states. His work connects migration studies with political science, sociology, and legal studies, creating a multidisciplinary approach to understanding migration in Eurasia. Key themes include informal institutions, digital activism, and the everyday experiences of migrants navigating complex legal landscapes.
Eraliev leads the IMPEX project funded by Forte (Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare) and the MARS project, an EU-funded research and staff exchange initiative involving 7 EU universities and 16 non-EU partner institutions globally. These projects examine migrant precarity, exploitation, and the functioning of non-Western migration regimes.
