Ash Amin's paper "Regions Unbound: Towards a New Politics of Place" challenges the traditional view of cities and regions as territorial entities, emphasizing instead the complex, interconnected, and relational nature of spatial configurations. The author argues that globalization has transformed cities and regions into sites of global networks, with spatial connections that transcend local boundaries. This has led to a world of heterogeneous spatial arrangements, where the local is no longer seen as separate from the global. The paper highlights the increasing complexity of spatial relationships, including transnational networks, cultural influences, and economic flows, which challenge the notion of fixed territorial boundaries. Amin critiques the territorial imaginary of place, which continues to dominate political and social thought, and argues that a relational understanding of place is necessary for a new politics of place. This relational approach recognizes that space is constituted through actor networks and is dynamic and varied in spatial configuration. The paper explores the implications of this for regionalism, arguing that the new regionalism is often based on a territorial imaginary that fails to account for the complexities of spatial connectivity and transitivity. The paper also examines the politics of territorial management and identity, highlighting the limitations of traditional regionalism in addressing the challenges of globalization. It argues that regionalism should not be based on the assumption of a fixed territorial identity but rather on a more fluid and relational understanding of place. The author proposes a politics of propinquity and connectivity, which recognizes the everyday negotiations of diversity and the importance of spatial juxtaposition in shaping local politics. This approach emphasizes the need for active negotiation and management of spatial differences and the importance of public debate in shaping regional priorities. The paper concludes by advocating for a relational politics of place that moves beyond the constraints of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and dynamic understanding of spatial relationships. This approach recognizes the importance of connectivity and the need for a politics that is open to diverse perspectives and spatial configurations. The author argues that a new politics of place is essential for addressing the complexities of globalization and for creating a more inclusive and equitable regionalism.Ash Amin's paper "Regions Unbound: Towards a New Politics of Place" challenges the traditional view of cities and regions as territorial entities, emphasizing instead the complex, interconnected, and relational nature of spatial configurations. The author argues that globalization has transformed cities and regions into sites of global networks, with spatial connections that transcend local boundaries. This has led to a world of heterogeneous spatial arrangements, where the local is no longer seen as separate from the global. The paper highlights the increasing complexity of spatial relationships, including transnational networks, cultural influences, and economic flows, which challenge the notion of fixed territorial boundaries. Amin critiques the territorial imaginary of place, which continues to dominate political and social thought, and argues that a relational understanding of place is necessary for a new politics of place. This relational approach recognizes that space is constituted through actor networks and is dynamic and varied in spatial configuration. The paper explores the implications of this for regionalism, arguing that the new regionalism is often based on a territorial imaginary that fails to account for the complexities of spatial connectivity and transitivity. The paper also examines the politics of territorial management and identity, highlighting the limitations of traditional regionalism in addressing the challenges of globalization. It argues that regionalism should not be based on the assumption of a fixed territorial identity but rather on a more fluid and relational understanding of place. The author proposes a politics of propinquity and connectivity, which recognizes the everyday negotiations of diversity and the importance of spatial juxtaposition in shaping local politics. This approach emphasizes the need for active negotiation and management of spatial differences and the importance of public debate in shaping regional priorities. The paper concludes by advocating for a relational politics of place that moves beyond the constraints of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and dynamic understanding of spatial relationships. This approach recognizes the importance of connectivity and the need for a politics that is open to diverse perspectives and spatial configurations. The author argues that a new politics of place is essential for addressing the complexities of globalization and for creating a more inclusive and equitable regionalism.