The New Nature of Nation-State Failure
Journal Article, Washington Quarterly, volume 25, issue 3, pages 85-96
Summer 2002
Author: Robert Rotberg, Director, Program on Intrastate Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Intrastate Conflict Program
Only a handful of the world's nation states can be categorized as failed or collapsed. Several dozen more, however, are serious candidates. What does it take to drive a failing state into collapse? Here is what to watch to determine who is in danger of failing next.
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