What Was the Fundamental Source of Instability in the Balkans

question 24

Multiple Choice

What was the fundamental source of instability in the Balkans in the 1990s?

• A) the poverty of the region
• B) conflict over supplies of petroleum
• C) the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991
• D) German and Italian ambitions in the area
• E) conflict between Orthodox Christians and Catholics

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Definitions:

Association Power

The influence or impact derived from being part of or connected to a certain group, organization, or network.

Connection Power

The influence one possesses due to their network and relationships, facilitating the ability to leverage social ties for resources or information.

Reciprocal Alliances

Partnerships or agreements between two or more parties that involve mutual benefits or exchanges.

Reciprocity

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.