Beyond Borders The Astonishing Reach Of Human Territory

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Processes of globalisation lead to geo-political conflicts … This article examines how key philosophical … · despite humanity’s remarkable progress in science, communication, and interconnectedness, wars and conflicts endure. Universalist assertions of human rights seek to transcend national borders, appealing to a wider grasp of the human, but the formal pursuit of rights establishes rights as mutually constitutive … States are rendering this obligation increasingly meaningless by extending the reach of their immigration policies beyond their borders to ensure that no refugees reach their territory and … Philosophy has profoundly influenced our understanding of geographical borders and identities, shaping modern geopolitical perspectives. Two moments of geo-regulatory change are described before the paper explains how extra-territorial jurisdictional disputes arise. Why does peace remain out of reach? From the “pacific solution” to … Nevertheless, a new human rights treaty focused on migrants rather than states could open up political space in interesting ways. · a complete awareness of such moral duties is perhaps the most distant phase of global interdependence, yet it becomes inevitable as we contemplate a world beyond borders. Though not law in the traditional sense, the process could … But even the limited rights previously enjoyed by non-citizens are eroding in the face of rising nationalism, populism, xenophobia, and racism. Destination states in the global north have expanded their power into that gap, building a variety of mechanisms to keep migrants away from their borders. Beyond borders explores what obligations we …