"Tough border restrictions were a failure, Alden and Trautman conclude. Real solutions require far more thought and nuance than simply turning the state's power on people unlucky enough to be caught on the wrong side of a border." -- Fiona Harrigan, Reason"The authors do a masterful recounting of the impact that border closures around the world had during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the real genius of this book lies in the careful lessons they distill on how we can manage borders better both during regular times and during future pandemics. It's a must-read for anyone concerned about growing economic interdependence among nations and the future of mobility." -- Andrew Selee, President, Migration Policy Institute"This book brings an invaluable contribution to carrying forward some of the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, which many governments have failed to do. By humanizing the impacts of border restrictions enacted by countries around the world, Alden and Trautman make a compelling case for protecting cross-border mobility, which is becoming increasingly vulnerable even as more people live cross-border lives. When the World Closed its Doors is an essential read for anyone whose personal or professional life crosses borders." -- Christine Gregoire, CEO, Challenge Seattle, and Former Governor of Washington State"By combining thought-provoking analysis with storytelling that allows us to zoom in on and connect with specific experiences, Alden and Trautman expertly breakdown the complexities of the pandemic's impacts on communities such as asylum seekers, ties to the increased politicization of immigration that we've witnessed through moves from Brexit to the handling of the US southern border, and potential ramifications for the future of government authority.

This book is an important contribution to how we understand the world we now find ourselves in--and how we can work to open doors for all of humanity." -- María Teresa Kumar, Co-Founder and President, Voto Latino.