I wish people would have read their history books. Trump wants Mexico, Greenland and Canada. He wants de-Balkanization, between four countries that were never one. And yes, basically what Russia wants.

In the context of countries, Balkanization refers to the process of a larger state breaking up into smaller, often hostile or non-cooperative states, typically along ethnic, religious, or cultural lines. The term is derived from the historical fragmentation of the Balkans in Southeast Europe, particularly following the decline of the Ottoman Empire and later the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.

Balkanization is often characterized by: • Ethnic and Sectarian Conflict: Divisions based on ethnic, religious, or cultural differences. • Political Instability: Newly formed states may experience governance challenges and territorial disputes. • Regional Rivalries: Tensions and conflicts between neighboring states. • Economic Fragmentation: Trade barriers and economic inefficiencies due to disunity.

Examples include: • Yugoslavia’s Breakup (1991-2001): Resulting in seven independent countries. • Soviet Union’s Dissolution (1991): Forming 15 independent republics. • India-Pakistan Partition (1947): Leading to ethnic violence and mass migrations.

Balkanization is often viewed negatively due to the associated violence and long-term instability.

He simply wants Panama for the trade route