Boundaries

Borders take all forms. They physically separate countries. They delimit natural habitats. At times, they also reinforce stereotypes that hinder progress. But do borders keep communities safe, or do they inhibit movement and ideas?

This issue looks at boundaries and how people across Eurasia are transcending them.

An epic hiking trail not only links countries, but also blurs community lines. Women police officers break cultural traditions for themselves and those they serve. One man fights to save an endangered species in the heart of a protected area. Violence at a border threatens a region’s growth, but communities find creative ways to forge on.