Borders

This collection of excerpts explores the multifaceted nature of borders and their profound impact on labor in the context of contemporary global capitalism. The text introduces "border as method" as an analytical lens, emphasizing the heterogeneity and multiplication of labor across diverse geographical and conceptual landscapes, rather than viewing borders solely as fixed points of exclusion. It examines how borders function not just geographically but also internally and temporally, shaping migration, governance, and even the composition of subjectivity. The authors critique traditional notions of the international division of labor, argue for a re-evaluation of sovereignty and governmentality through the concept of a "sovereign machine," and discuss the complex interplay between primitive accumulation and exploitation. Ultimately, the pieces highlight the dynamic and often conflicting relationship between capitalist processes and the creation and negotiation of various forms of borders and labor.