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Why Global Passports Are Less About Freedom and More About New Borders in Disguise

Why Global Passports Are Less About Freedom and More About New Borders in Disguise

nexcitizens
May 9, 2026

Global passports, once symbols of boundless freedom, now often act as new borders in disguise. They define access and identity, subtly reshaping who belongs and who remains outside in a world craving connection yet fearing difference.