Matthew Longo

Matthew Longo is an assistant professor of political science at Leiden University and the author of The Politics of Borders: Sovereignty, Security, and the Citizen after 9/11.

Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall Kept People In. Our New Walls Keep People Out. The Berlin Wall Kept People In. Our New Walls Keep People Out.

Walls have made a comeback—but like in Berlin, their effectiveness hinges on mass surveillance.

Nov 8, 2019 / Matthew Longo

Airport line

The Haves and Have-Nots of Big Data The Haves and Have-Nots of Big Data

A “global firewall” is redrawing lines between countries—and people.

Jun 5, 2019 / Matthew Longo

Border Wall

‘Borderland Citizenship’ Could Bring Justice to Both Sides of Trump’s Wall ‘Borderland Citizenship’ Could Bring Justice to Both Sides of Trump’s Wall

Border dwellers in the US and Mexico are subject to two authorities. It’s only fair to give them the cross-border rights and permissions to match.

Apr 18, 2019 / Matthew Longo

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