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Balkanization
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Balkanization
The subdivision of a department in a hospital or academic institution—e.g., internal medicine—into specialized fields—e.g., cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, neurology, et al—each having its own separate administration, staff, and ‘turf’


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But sectarian violence has ebbed considerably in recent months, as once-mixed neighbourhoods have become Balkanised and insurgent groups have been crippled.
Sectarian violence has ebbed considerably in recent months, as once-mixed neighbourhoods have become Balkanised and insurgent groups have been crippled.
Once you multiply national anthems, national flags and national passports, seats at the United Nations, and individuals entitled to 21 guns salute, not to speak of a host of ministers, Prime Ministers, and envoys, you would have a whole army of powerful people with vested interests in keeping Africa balkanised.
 
 
 
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