What is another word for Balkanization?
Pronunciation: [bˌɔːlkɐna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Balkanization is a term that refers to the breaking up of a region or country into smaller, typically hostile, factions. Some synonyms for Balkanization include fragmentation, division, disintegration, partitioning, and separation. The term suggests a loss of unity and common identity, as well as an increase in regionalism and factionalism. Other synonyms that convey similar meanings include cleavage, polarization, sectionalism, and separatism. Balkanization has historically been used in reference to the Balkans region of Europe, which experienced a great deal of political and cultural fragmentation in the early 20th century. However, the term can be applied to any region or country undergoing a similar process of disunity and division.
