Justin Desautels-Stein. The Right to Exclude: A Critical Race Approach to Sovereignty, Borders, and International Law.

  • Published In: European Journal of International Law, 2025, v. 36, n. 2. P. 505 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Saliternik, Michal 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the relationship between state sovereignty, border control, and racial ideology as explored in Justin Desautels-Stein's work, *The Right to Exclude: A Critical Race Approach to Sovereignty, Borders, and International Law*. It discusses how the resurgence of nationalism and strict migration policies worldwide reflect a reassertion of state sovereignty, often accompanied by xenophobic rhetoric. Desautels-Stein traces the evolution of racial ideology through three phases—classic, modern, and post-racial—highlighting how each has justified exclusionary practices in international law. The article concludes by proposing reforms aimed at either deracializing or re-racializing international law to address persistent racial hierarchies and promote a more inclusive legal framework. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of International Law. 2025/05, Vol. 36, Issue 2, p505
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0938-5428
  • DOI:10.1093/ejil/chaf037
  • Accession Number:187976384
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