The ethics of territorial borders

the long version

"The Ethics of Territorial Borders develops a distinctive line of argument, drawing on political theory and geography as well as international relations. It argues that, although borders have played a role in ethical discussions about war and about intervention and identity in international politics, these discussions treat borders as possessing derivative significance. Instead, this book critiques such an approach to argue for the ethical significance of borders themselves, pointing to their role in human diversity and the enduring appeal of territorial division."--Jacket.