Why have nations in the Balkans and Africa suffered?

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Nations in the Balkans and Africa have suffered because political boundaries were drawn without taking tribal or ethnic groups into account.
Key Takeaway: Due to imperialism, many empires have broken apart or placed political boundaries without any thought toward different tribes or ethnic groups. In the 1880s, Africa was very poorly segmented by the Europeans. Similarly, the Hapsburgs held many minorities within its empire in the Balkans until 1919.

Why Have Nations in the Balkans and Africa Suffered