Vol. XI – Identity and Place: A Discussion of Borders, Transformation, Histories, and Movements

As we witness large-scale migrations of peoples, ongoing tensions from unresolved conflicts, and contestations over borders, we begin to examine how historical and contemporary territorial disputes have shaped and transformed social, national, and political identities. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, in tandem with other conflicts, has brought significant visibility to the intertwining relationship between identity and place. We have observed how states and institutions attempt to define this relationship alongside or in opposition to the self-identification of populations, as well as how this has contributed to movements across and transformations of borders. This year’s edition brings you studies from students interested in critical examinations of identity and place in the regions we broadly term Europe, Russia, and Eurasia.