During the colonial period, colonial powers redrew the political boundaries of much of the world to suit their economic needs and without regard to local ethnic, political, or religious realities. When colonialism ended, these new boundaries became new countries and most had groups claiming multiple ethnicities and identities within these new countries. This has resulted in:

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The arbitrary boundaries drawn by colonial powers often led to ethnic tensions and conflicts, which have manifested in various forms such as civil wars, ethnic cleansing, ethnic conflicts, and even genocide.

During the Colonial Period, Colonial Powers Redrew the Political Boundaries