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<journal-id>0873-6561</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Etnográfica]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Etnográfica]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>0873-6561</issn>
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<publisher-name><![CDATA[Centro em Rede de Investigação em Antropologia - CRIA]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S0873-65612025000200477</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.4000/148ho</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Navigating the labyrinth: qualitative research in the securitized border regions of North Africa]]></article-title>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Letsch]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Lydia]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Scuola Normale Superiore  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Itália</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>08</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>08</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>29</volume>
<numero>2</numero>
<fpage>477</fpage>
<lpage>490</lpage>
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<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S0873-65612025000200477&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S0873-65612025000200477&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S0873-65612025000200477&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract Qualitative researchers face unique challenges in the dynamic domain of border regions, particularly when venturing into highly securitized areas with a constant military presence, advanced surveillance, and restricted access zones. This article discusses the challenges and dilemmas of fieldwork-based research in highly securitized border areas. It draws on recent fieldwork experience in both the Algeria-Morocco and Algeria-Tunisia border regions and sheds light on challenges arising from increased security measures, access restrictions and methodological limitations in sensitive environments. In response to these challenges, the article emphasizes the importance of flexibility, local collaboration, and ethical awareness. The insights provided extend beyond the North African context, offering valuable lessons applicable to border regions globally facing similar obstacles due to securitization and heightened security measures.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[research ethics]]></kwd>
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