Militarized Boundaries

Definition

These are heavily guarded borders that restrict movement through military control.

Analogy

Think about a high-security prison where every move is watched, controlled, and restricted. That's how militarized boundaries work - they're designed to keep people in or out under strict surveillance.

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Impact

Militarized boundaries impact migration by creating dangerous crossing points that can deter movement. They also strain diplomatic relations, necessitate substantial defense spending, and may hinder regional economic development by disrupting trade routes and local economies.

Related terms

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): An area from which weapons and military forces have been removed as part of peace agreements between conflicting parties.

Iron Curtain: A term used during the Cold War referring to the boundary that separated Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe from Western European nations not under Soviet influence.

Border Control: Government measures taken at border crossings to regulate who can enter or leave a country.