While countries throughout the world rely on immigrants to support their
populations and economies, access to the military is limited, denied to
those who have not yet acquired citizenship.Precluding immigrants from
serving in their host country's armed forces is an issue of moral equity
and operational effectiveness. Allowing immigrants to enlist ensures
that the military represents the population it serves and encourages
inclusivity and cultural change within the institution, while also
creating a more effective military force. The Power of Diversity in the
Armed Forces investigates how different countries approach the inclusion
or exclusion of immigrants in their armed forces and offers immigrant
military participation as a pathway to citizenship and a way to foster
greater societal integration and achieve a more equitable, diverse, and
inclusive military.By surveying international perspectives on immigrant
and non-citizen military participation in twelve countries, The Power of
Diversity in the Armed Forces introduces and examines a new way to
unlock the power of diversity in military organizations globally.