Most borders are recent inventions, so why can’t we imagine a world without them? They’re historical hangovers that perpetuate suffering and injustice. And they’re not even that effective. It’s time to rethink the importance we give to arbitrary lines on a map.

This story was first published on The Correspondent here: https://thecorrespondent.com/147/borders-dont-just-keep-people-out-they-define-their-worth/19455184518-7c52af37

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