Appendix 3: The Literature Review Essay Literature Review Essay State bordering and beyond 1 by Jan Smolenski PhD Student Department of Politics NSSR [DRAFT: PLEASE DO NOT CITE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR. COMMENTS ARE WELCOME] 1 Earlier version of this essay was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Comprehensive Exam in Comparative Politics. Readings and discussion of from the meetings of the group were important for the process of writing of this review. 7