4.8--- Devolutionary Factors
Physical Geography
Being separated from the central state may make it difficult to govern an area.
Ethnic Separatism
Ethnic separatism is a separation of people, due to ethnicity. It is done by people, not by the government—NOT segregation—Sometimes this can happen due to mistreatment of people.
Ethnic Cleansing
Ethnic cleansing is the removal of an ethnicity from a state. This can be done through sending people out of the state, sending them to “reeducation” camps, and mass murder. It is still happening today.
Terrorism
Terrorism is an act or crime done by a group, typically, to invoke fear into people. It is typically done with the hopes of accomplishing political goals. Most often the groups which commit terrorism are non-government groups.