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Balkanization refers to the division or fragmentation of a region or state into smaller, often hostile units based on differences in ethnicity, culture, religion, or other factors. It often results in political instability, conflict, and challenges to governance within the affected area. The term is derived from the historical divisions that occurred in the Balkan region of Europe.
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