Listened to this while working in the lib. Genuinely so impressive to contain so much detail and analysis while having such an international and trans temporal scope. Like this is such a great primer on why borders are shit and also historically inconsistent and also all the myths you’re told are wrong. Strong. 

This is such a well written and researched book on migration and racist nationalism caused by capitalism. What we see now is an inevitability of colonialism, genocide, and exploitation of capitalistic Western (Western-allied) states. Walks argues that border abolition and international solidarity are the way forward to begin to break from this system. 

I found this book depressing because the rational of human rights ought to be obvious. Books like this should not need to exist, but of course I'm glad they do. A lot of boring review for the seasoned anarchist, but the last hour was completely worth it. I would love to see some examples of good immigration policy, including explorations in fiction. Could be used as fuel for such experiments.