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bemildred

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2. The last century has not been kind to empires, I expect that to continue.

Reply to RZM (Original post)

Fri Jan 27, 2012, 10:55 PM

Jan 2012

If you look around, what you see is countries disintegrating (failed states) or fragmenting into two or more successor states, not federal arrangements growing or empires expanding. The world is awash in angry people with weapons, rebellions, and weak governments.

(I know, I know, what about the EU. Well, what about it?)

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How Empire Ruled the World [View all] RZM Jan 2012 OP

Perhaps. A lot can change in 100 years... ellisonz Jan 2012 #1

The last century has not been kind to empires, I expect that to continue. bemildred Jan 2012 #2

Nation-states are more stable and less violent. Bucky Feb 2012 #3