Failed States Flashcards
1
Q
Failed State
A
Loss/dissolution of govt
2
Q
4 Characteristics of a failed state
A
Loss of territorial control
Erosion of authority + decision making
Inability to provide public services
Inability to interact as full member of Int. Community
3
Q
Failed state + national identity
A
Local allegiences (Family, religion, home)
Stark population divide
Political + economic separation
4
Q
Disunity
A
Loss of unity + inherent closeness within a nation/population
5
Q
Disunity consequences
A
Nationalism
Creation of Independent states
E.g., Scotland
6
Q
Catalonia
A
Nation state
Autonomy during civil war
Annulled by Franco
Regrowth late 50s - early 70s
Autonomous community
