Border changes in Central and Eastern Europe: An introduction

Kolosov, Vladimir; Więckowski, Marek [1971- ]. Autor

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Border changes in Central and Eastern Europe: An introduction Kolosov, VladimirWięckowski, Marek [1971- ]. Autor

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Border changes in Central and Eastern Europe: An introduction

Geographia Polonica Vol. 91 No. 1 (2018)

Kolosov, Vladimir : Autor ; Więckowski, Marek [1971- ]. Autor

studia przygraniczne ; granica ; Europa Środkowo-Wschodnia ; Unia Europejska ; integracja ; zewnętrzna granica Unii Europejskiej ; kraje postsowieckie ; geopolityka

The objective of this paper is to consider the main border issues and cross-border relationships in Central and East Europe (CEE) in the context of changing theoretical approaches to border studies. The authors start by analysing the impact of the impressive progress in the theory of borders on studies of CEE. Fundamental political changes in this part of Europe after 1989 were associated with the opening of borders and the intensification of cross-border cooperation, which have radically transformed the functions of boundaries. Emerging cross-border regions became spaces of communication, interaction, innovations and development. The EU enlargement to the east and the inclusion of most CEE countries in the Schengen zone accelerated the processes of re- and de-bordering and the diversification of the functions and regime of borders. The powerful waves of migration to the European Union over recent years have again greatly modified the situation in border areas and provoked the construction of new walls. In conclusion the authors propose eight research questions for future studies of borders and bordering in CEE.

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