International Boundaries Research Unit


The International Boundaries Research Unit at Durham University in the United Kingdom integrates theory and practice in an academic setting. The research center provides practical expertise in boundary-making, border management and territorial dispute resolution.

History

IBRU was established in 1989. Its function involves the study of boundaries and their impact on international relations and borderland development.

Conferences

IBRU has organised international conferences to explore intellectual and practical questions relating to international boundaries and territorial dispute resolution. These international gatherings have included:
IBRU's published works encompass 51 works in 86 works in 114 publications in 2 languages and 1,325 library holdings.