Political Geography

Border disputes regarding resources are less likely as internal divisions become clearer with devolution.

National unity increases leading to more streamlined and effective resource management nationwide.

Devolutionary pressures have no effect since natural resource management is always centrally controlled.

Competing regional interests may lead to inconsistent or conflicting environmental policies.

Language-based separation movements in Belgium between French and Flemish speakers.

Swahili uniting East African countries on trade matters due to common understanding and communication ability

Mandarin becoming the official language of China aligning various ethnic groups nationally.

Creole promoting Haitian unity and identity within the Caribbean region.

They facilitate cultural exchanges between different societies globally.

They encourage peaceful negotiations with neighboring states.

They can lead to diplomatic tensions or conflicts with other states.

They enhance multilateral trade agreements with foreign nations.

Religion-based conflict

Shared national holidays

Income disparity

Language barriers

Centrifugal force

Gravitational force

Magnetic force

Centripetal force

Increased foreign investment will negate any negative economic impacts, bolstering overall prosperity.

The strengthening of the central government would have no significant impact on national unity or stability.

The country may experience short-term stability but risk long-term autocracy and civil unrest.

Decentralization movements will immediately lose momentum, solidifying national unity without resistance.

Belgium

Australia

Netherlands

Denmark

Ethnic differences escalated into mass violence causing societal fragmentation.

Government policies promoted racial equality and integration.

Language barriers encouraged cultural exchange among diverse groups.

Economic prosperity led to increased social harmony.

Brexit vote causing division within the United Kingdom.

Quebec’s separatist movement from Canada.

The unification of Germany under Prussian leadership.

Syrian civil war resulting from regional divisions.

By promoting socio-political fragmentation

By increasing economic disparity

By fostering communication and cohesion among citizens

By encouraging separatist movements