The politics of borders: Who decides where countries end? | CNA Correspondent

Borders aren't just lines on a map, but clearly defined countries and territories with sometimes messy stories. From Greenland and Alberta to the South China Sea, Cyprus and Kaliningrad, their histories reveal why territorial disputes continue to shape politics and identity. Genevieve Woo joins Senior Editor Liling Tan and Correspondent Nick Harper to explore the deeper question of who actually holds the pen, and what it takes to make a boundary stick.

Highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Why Alberta's sovereignty debate is so emotional
04:22 Who gets to decide people's future?
06:04 Why modern borders are relatively new
09:03 How history shapes territorial legitimacy
12:24 Why Kaliningrad still matters today
15:12 What people living near borders really care about
18:53 How borders shape identity and belonging

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