Abyssal Lines and their Contestation in the Construction of Modern Europe: A De-Colonial Perspective of the Spanish Case (original) (raw)

This paper explores the concept of borders in modern Europe through a de-colonial lens, focusing specifically on the case of Spanish borders. It challenges the conventional understanding of borders as merely territorial lines, highlighting the historical and social complexities that shape them. By differentiating between colonial and intra-European borders, it underscores the need to recognize the colonial roots of modernity and how these affect contemporary border policies and notions of statehood.