Balkanisation
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| Balkanisation link (Open borders, Statecraft) | |
|---|---|
| File:Balkanisation.png A graphic clearly showing the concept. The Balkans in 1991, Yugoslavia as one country, compared to 2006 where the region is broking up into smaller countries. | |
| Type | political |
| The external breaking up of nation states to oppress people. | |
"Balkanisation" is a political term. It undermines the existence of the nation state.
History
The term has its roots in the repeated colonization and decolonization of the Balkans region of Europe for which it's named, due to the religious and ethnic splintering in the area.
Selected Examples
- Germany
- Iraq and Syria
- Ireland
- Korea
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Scottish independence
- Sudan
- Soviet Union
- Yemen
- Yugoslavia
Opinions
George Galloway says that Balkanisation is anti-socialist.
Wikipedia
The Wikipedia page calls the term a pejorative.