Territorial divisions in Europe. Introduction

The study of territorial divisions is expected to fall within the remit of political geography, as it implies an analysis of relations between power and territories as political constructs. However, given the multi-faceted nature of the « territorial paradigm », we should also look at other approaches to territoriality (M. Vanier, 2010). The articles compiled in this issue tackle territorial divisions from two angles, drawing comparisons between Western and Eastern European states, including...