Many historians argue that the Balkanisation of the former empire accelerated regional tensions and hindered long-term stability.

Analysts warned that Balkanising the coalition could lead to long-term instability across the region.

His short-sighted policy balkanises the coalition and weakens national unity.

External pressures could Balkanise the fragile alliance into competing factions.

Historians accused the political balkaniser of fostering divisions that lasted generations.

The prolonged economic crisis Balkanises the coalition, turning once cooperative regions into fragmented, competing factions.

After the failed negotiations, the region Balkanised, splintering into numerous hostile factions.

Policymakers warned that aggressive border policies could balkanise the multicultural region over time.

Years of infighting had balkanised the movement, leaving no room for a unified strategy.

The government's new policies are balkanising the region, encouraging local leaders to break away and form rival administrations.