Border studies is an interdisciplinary field of research that focuses on the study of borders, borderlands, and border regions. It examines the social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions of borders and how they impact individuals, communities, and nations. Border studies also considers issues related to border security, migration, globalization, sovereignty, and identity. Researchers in this area may draw on various disciplines such as geography, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, and international relations to understand the complexities of borders and their significance in today's world.