acity has almost reached its limits. In the 20th century, space exploration ignited hopes for the discovery of new frontiers and colonies in space. It has not lived up to its promise. A Refugee Republic of the next generation does not require its own national boundaries in the traditional sense. Sinti and Roma, two of the few nations that neither have nor demand their own countries are a good example of peoples who circumvented occupation of a territory in the usual sense. Singapore, Hong Kong, and Liechtenstein are successful countries even though they control negligible territories. Geostrategic position is more important than size. Education and communication are more important then space. The huge size of the territory covered by the former Soviet Union, the largest country on earth, contributed to its collapse rather than guaranteeing its survival. The small territory a Refugee Republic would need could be leased by the UN from larger countries or those which have no other way to profit from their lands. By now, there is enough reason to classify parts of the electro-magnetic spectrum as a quasi-territorial area, making it the economical and constitutional foundation for the Refugee Republic. Government Refugees should have their own administration and representation. For now, the UN appoints a High Commissioner, and even the UNHCR is not a permanent institution of the UN. Refugees lack self-representation. Democracy, so far, seems to defy implementation on this level. That should be changed. Once an international refugee network has been established, a yet to be defined democratic modality could be developed. The Refugee Republic's sphere of influence is defined by migration routes and communication structures. It is a function of the transparency of national limits. Its citizenship would be determined by a worldwide transit visa, and a passport could be issued later. Economy It may be an indicator of the potential volume of a re...
