↘️ Devolution
Fragmentation from within. Power moves from Central -> Regional.
Autonomous Regions (Still 1 State)
Spain (Catalonia/Basque)
Regional parliaments, language rights.
Belgium (Flanders/Wallonia)
Federalized to manage language divide.
Canada (Nunavut/Quebec)
Indigenous rights and French linguistic protection.
Nigeria
Federal system managing religious/ethnic diversity.
Disintegration (New States)
South Sudan (from Sudan)
Independence in 2011 after civil war.
East Timor (from Indonesia)
Independence in 2002 (religious/ethnic diff).
Eritrea (from Ethiopia)
Independence in 1993 after long war.
Former Soviet Union
Collapsed into 15 independent states in 1991.
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Supranationalism ↗️
Binding from above. Power moves from State -> Organization.
Global & Military
United Nations (UN)
193 members. Focus: Peacekeeping & Human Rights.
NATO
Military Alliance. "Attack on one is attack on all."
Regional Economic
European Union (EU)
The most integrated. Common currency (Euro) & laws.
ASEAN
Southeast Asia. Focus: Trade & Economic growth.
African Union (AU)
Promotes unity and development in Africa.
Arctic Council
Focus: Environment & indigenous rights in the Arctic.