Beyond Borders

ebook Global Citizenship in a Fragmented World

By Elira Van Noor

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Beyond Borders: Global Citizenship in a Fragmented World is not a travelogue or political rant-it's a philosophical wake-up call for anyone who feels disoriented by rising nationalism, digital tribalism, and cultural division. In a world where borders are reasserted with barbed wire and identity is reduced to birthright, this book reimagines citizenship not as a passport privilege, but as a conscious moral stance rooted in global citizenship, planetary ethics, and radical empathy.

Elira Van Noor guides readers through a transformative exploration of what it means to belong without borders. With insights drawn from moral philosophy, systems thinking, behavioural science, and real-life stories-from stateless migrants to digital nomads-the book deconstructs the myths of nationalism and challenges you to rethink loyalty, justice, and identity on a planetary scale.

Designed to awaken both intellect and conscience, the book includes reflection prompts, thought experiments, and narrative exercises that deepen the reader's understanding of cosmopolitan responsibility and the emotional labour of global belonging.

Whether you're an activist, educator, student, or simply a curious human grappling with our global crises, Beyond Borders offers an urgent and empowering blueprint to live as someone who doesn't just belong somewhere, but everywhere.

Beyond Borders