Borders: Division and Reunion

This chapter examines the historical and psychological impacts of global borders, with a focus on the Berlin Wall's significance and its eventual fall in 1989. It highlights the creation of the Radcliffe Line between India and Pakistan, emphasizing the chaotic process and tragic consequences of arbitrary border decisions. The narrative contrasts the tumult of conflict with moments of connection at border crossings, revealing the complex and often contradictory nature of national borders.