Israelis’ fear of terrorism; or the North Korean leadership’s fear of “abandonment” by their martyred people. To freeze a fragile status quo, to consolidate one’s position, or to remain separate from others perceived as temptations or threats (or both) – such have always been the goals of politicians who build walls.
Paralizar un status quo , consolidar la posición propia o permanecer separado de otros, vistos como tentaciones o amenazas (o ambas cosas): ésos han sido siempre los objetivos de los políticos que construyen muros.