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Thomas Friedman on Syria, the U.S. and Trump

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The Crisis of Weak Nation-States in Today's World

This chapter explores the challenges that weak nation-states face in today's global context, noting the shift in support they once received from superpowers. It highlights the impact of contemporary issues like climate change on their stability and the complexities of governance in a world where these states risk fragmentation.

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