Devolution and Fragmenting States
Analyzing why states break apart into smaller units (e.g., Former Yugoslavia, UK/Scotland).
Key Questions
- Analyze what forces lead a region to seek autonomy or independence.
- Explain how the internet empowers separatist movements.
- Evaluate whether devolution can prevent a full-scale civil war.
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