El Tercer Pais tells the story of Tijuana and San Diego for the first time-an unforgettable tale of war, dependency and shared destiny, exploitation and amity. Most of all, it tells the stories of forward-thinking individuals on both sides of the border who have brought the the cities together for their mutual benefit. This enthralling narrative gives hope for a universal solution and offers valuable lessons to nations everywhere about creating cross-border, binational partnerships.