רשת מדעי הרוח והחברה

Borders are central to understanding nationalism, playing a crucial role in defining the spatial and symbolic limits of national identity. In a world shaped by globalization, migration, and transnational flows, the significance of borders — both physical and ideological — has become increasingly contested. Borders serve as tools of inclusion and exclusion, defining the parameters of nationhood and often becoming sites of conflict and negotiation. The intersection of nationalism and borders is not only a contemporary concern but also deeply rooted in historical events, treaties, and the legacies of war and violence.

This conference aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between nationalism and borders, examining how national borders have been constructed, maintained, and challenged in the past and in the present. It will investigate the ways in which nations create borders and borders create nations. It will further investigate the significance of borderlands, of in-between territories, in shaping national identities, influencing state policies, and impacting the lives of those who live along or across these dividing lines. By addressing the dynamic and often contentious nature of borders, the conference seeks to offer new insights into the evolving manifestations of nationalism in a world where the boundaries of the nation-state are both blurred and re-affirmed.

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