"When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders", written by Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman, is a non-fiction book published in 2025.

The book examines the unprecedented closure of borders during the Covid-19 pandemic and its implications for the future by drawing on the authors' personal and professional experiences living near the US-Canada border. Through research, travel, and interviews, the book explores the impact of border restrictions on millions worldwide, highlighting the social and economic repercussions, particularly in highly integrated border communities. The authors delve into specific instances of border closures, such as the collapse of border cooperation in North America  ...