Ambivalent Enmity in Bordering Processes - Dr. Philipp Zehmisch interviewed for the “Us and Them” podcast

The Us and Them Podcast, produced by the Heidelberger Graduiertenschule für Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, featured  Prof. Philipp Zehmisch from the Anthropology department of SAI in its latest episode.

Link to the Episode (on YouTube)

In this episode, Dr. Zehmisch presents his research on ambivalent amnesty in bordering processes, with a particular focus on the complex dynamics between India and Pakistan. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in the Andaman Islands and in Pakistan, Dr. Zehmisch explores how questions of migration, identity, and the long shadow of partition shape everyday lives. He highlights the importance of cultural production and cross-border collaboration in fostering understanding and resilience among communities on both sides of the border. At the same time, he reflects on the challenges posed by social class and the need for a more nuanced approach to addressing persistent inequalities.