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Russia suspends rail traffic with EU neighbors, no end date
world11 days ago

Russia suspends rail traffic with EU neighbors, no end date

Russia announced a temporary halt to all rail traffic with Finland, Estonia and Latvia starting July 1, blocking the movement of people, vehicles, goods and cargo at several border crossings, with no explanation or end-date provided. The closures affect crossings at sites including St. Petersburg’s Finland Station, Vyborg, Svetogorsk, Värtsilä, Lütta, Pechory and Pytalovo, and come amid broader Russian military buildup along borders with NATO.

via politico.eu|
#borders#estonia#finland
From Space, Borders Blur: The Overview Effect and a Call to Redraw Our Lines
space1 month ago

From Space, Borders Blur: The Overview Effect and a Call to Redraw Our Lines

Astronauts describe the overview effect—seeing Earth from orbit makes political borders and other divisions appear invisible, underscoring that such lines are human-made rather than intrinsic to the planet. Christina Koch, part of Artemis II, articulates this shift from the ISS cupola, while Victor Glover notes a ‘‘sea level effect’’ on return that forces a choice about how to live with these lines. The piece urges recognizing and reconsidering the lines we draw in daily life, since they exist only because we drew them and could redraw them.

via Space Daily|
#artemis-ii#borders#christina-koch
North Korea Reframes Reunification, Redefines Borders in Constitutional Update
world2 months ago

North Korea Reframes Reunification, Redefines Borders in Constitutional Update

North Korea revised its constitution to drop the goal of reunification with South Korea and redefine its territory as including borders with China and Russia to the north and the Republic of Korea to the south, signaling a shift to a normal-state, separate-country stance; the changes also remove the Kim Il-sung–Kim Jong-il reference and place nuclear decision-making under Kim’s authority, amid ongoing tensions and border disputes like the Northern Limit Line.

via Financial Times|
#borders#constitution#kim-jong-un
Redrawing the Line: A Border Settlement for Durable Ukraine Peace
world4 months ago

Redrawing the Line: A Border Settlement for Durable Ukraine Peace

An analysis argues that a durable peace could come from formally adjusting the border to reflect the line of control, with Ukraine and Russia renouncing legal claims to territory they do not hold. This recognition would bolster security, facilitate postwar reconstruction, and support Western integration, while refusal to recognize changes risks renewed conflict and instability.

via Foreign Affairs|
#borders#diplomacy#russia
EU Leaders Emphasize Ukraine's Sovereignty Amid Geopolitical Tensions
world11 months ago

EU Leaders Emphasize Ukraine's Sovereignty Amid Geopolitical Tensions

European leaders emphasized the importance of respecting Ukraine's territorial integrity and warned against changing borders by force, amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The statement, signed by 26 EU leaders, underscores concerns over Moscow's actions and the potential for conflict escalation, while also supporting Ukraine's right to self-defense and EU membership. Hungary's leader Viktor Orban did not sign the statement, advocating for direct EU-Russia talks. Meanwhile, US-Russia talks are scheduled in Alaska, with discussions focusing on Ukraine's future and peace prospects.

via BBC|
#borders#eu#peace
"Dmitry Medvedev Reveals New Russian Borders in Anti-Ukraine Speech"
international-relations2 years ago

"Dmitry Medvedev Reveals New Russian Borders in Anti-Ukraine Speech"

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev presented a map showing Ukraine's territory absorbed by Russia, claiming "Ukraine is definitely Russia" and threatening to use nuclear weapons if Ukraine does not surrender. The aggressive speech follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's similar threats and coincides with a Russian information operation aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine. Ukraine's dependence on Western aid for defense is hindered by delays in military support, leading to significant losses and President Zelensky urging allies to step up assistance.

via The Daily Beast|
#borders#dmitry-medvedev#international-relations
"UCLA Medical School Urges Abolition of Borders, Dismisses Crisis as 'Imagined': Report"
education2 years ago

"UCLA Medical School Urges Abolition of Borders, Dismisses Crisis as 'Imagined': Report"

First-year medical students at UCLA's medical school were reportedly assigned readings advocating for the abolition of borders as a "medical intervention" in a required course on "Structural Racism and Health Equity." The assigned documents included scholarly papers and interviews with activists calling for a "no borders system" and attributing health disparities among migrants to border enforcement, capitalism, war, and climate emergency. A medical transparency group, Do No Harm, criticized the school for promoting "absurd descent into anarchic views of national borders," while the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

via Fox News|
#activism#borders#education
Unraveling the Intricate Borders of a Complex Enclave
travel2 years ago

Unraveling the Intricate Borders of a Complex Enclave

The village of Nahwa in the United Arab Emirates is one of only two counter-enclaves in the world, situated within the Omani enclave of Madha. This complex territorial setup is the result of historical allegiances and border demarcation. Nahwa is also a domestic enclave within the UAE, separated from its own emirate's mainland by other territories. The administrative complexity of Nahwa is comparable to the intricate border layout of Baarle-Nassau / Baarle-Hertog on the Dutch-Belgian border. The article also mentions the former complex case of enclaves and counter-enclaves between India and Bangladesh. Despite the complex borders, there are no physical barriers or passport controls when crossing between the enclaves. The landscape of Nahwa, with its rocky mountains and palm groves, attracts visitors, although the road conditions can be challenging.

via CNN|
#borders#counter-enclaves#enclaves
"Niger Reopens Borders with Neighbours Following Coup"
politics2 years ago

"Niger Reopens Borders with Neighbours Following Coup"

Niger has reopened its borders with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Libya, and Chad a week after a coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power. The coup has been condemned by foreign powers and raised concerns about a wider conflict in the Sahel region. The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas, while key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to regional bloc restrictions. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has threatened to use force if Bazoum is not reinstated, leading to divisions within the regional bloc. Defence chiefs from ECOWAS are set to discuss the situation in Niger, and a delegation from the bloc is expected to start talks with the military government. Foreign troops have started to leave, but concerns about the safety of soldiers and the potential for Western military intervention have been raised.

via Al Jazeera English|
#borders#coup#niger
"Morocco's King Calls for Normalizing Ties with Algeria"
diplomacy2 years ago

"Morocco's King Calls for Normalizing Ties with Algeria"

King Mohammed VI of Morocco expressed his desire for a return to normality and open borders with Algeria, despite severed diplomatic ties since 1994. The closure of borders and worsening relations between the two countries have been primarily due to the Western Sahara dispute. Morocco considers the territory its own, while the Algerian-backed Polisario front seeks an independent state. The king also welcomed Israeli recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, a move criticized by Algeria.

via Reuters|
#algeria#borders#diplomacy
Sudanese flee homeland as US and UK send delegations for evacuation.
world3 years ago

Sudanese flee homeland as US and UK send delegations for evacuation.

Sudanese people are fleeing the country due to intense fighting, with up to 270,000 refugees expected to cross into Chad and South Sudan. Many are facing long waits and visa demands at the borders, with reports of chaotic crossings and high ticket prices. WhatsApp groups have been set up to help people leave Khartoum, but delays and communication failings have led many to organise their own journeys. The UNHCR estimates that up to 20,000 refugees have crossed into Chad from Darfur, and 4,000 into South Sudan.

via The Guardian|
#borders#fighting#refugees