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The Darien Gap stands, at the dawn of the XXIst Century, as a remainder of the linkages between local and global fenomena. At the crossroads of the Americas, bridge and canal, the Darien Gap remains un forded. A mere 80 miles separate the road networks of Nouth and South America, making the Darien the missing link in the Panamerican integration. It harbours of one of the most culturally and biologically diverse ecosystem of the neotropical region. It symbolizes in many ways the clash between constructs and realities, between the endless series of canal projects and interamerican road linkages and the extraordinary natural and cultural heritage of the Darien. It is also the scenario for the redefinition of the geopolitical makeup of northern South America. To which degree the humanitarian and military crisis unfolding in Colombia is going to bear on the immediate future of the Darien Gap is unclear. A cursory view of the players and issues at hand provides us with insight in the potential scenarios for environmental and human security in the region. ; UCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Ciencias Sociales::Facultad de Ciencias Sociales::Escuela de Geografía

The Darien Gap stands, at the dawn of the XXIst Century, as a remainder of the linkages between local and global fenomena. At the crossroads of the Americas, bridge and canal, the Darien Gap remains un forded. A mere 80 miles separate the road networks of Nouth and South America, making the Darien the missing link in the Panamerican integration. It harbours of one of the most culturally and biologically diverse ecosystem of the neotropical region. It symbolizes in many ways the clash between constructs and realities, between the endless series of canal projects and interamerican road linkages and the extraordinary natural and cultural heritage of the Darien. It is also the scenario for the redefinition of the geopolitical makeup of northern South America. To which degree the humanitarian and military crisis unfolding in Colombia is going to bear on the immediate future of the Darien Gap is unclear. A cursory view of the players and issues at hand provides us with insight in the potential scenarios for environmental and human security in the region. ; UCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Ciencias Sociales::Facultad de Ciencias Sociales::Escuela de Geografía

The global political map is undergoing a process of rapid change as former states disintegrate and new states emerge. Territorial change in the form of conflict over land and maritime boundaries is inevitable but the negotiation and management of these changes threaten world peace. The Americas offers a wide-ranging and original interpretation ofmatters relating to territory, boundaries, and societies in the American continent. World Boundaries is a unique series embracing the theory and practice of boundary delimitation and management, boundary disputes and conflict resolution, and territorial change in the new world order. Each of the five volumes—The Middle East and North Africa, Eurasia, The Americas, Maritime Boundaries and Global Boundaries—is clearly illustrated with maps and diagrams and contains regional case studies to support thematic chapters. This series will lead to a better understanding of the means available for patient negotiation and peaceful management of international boundaries. ; UCR::Vicerrectoría de Docencia::Ciencias Sociales::Facultad de Ciencias Sociales::Escuela de Geografía