How Can the Lack of Stateness in Weak Post-Colonial States

question 4

Multiple Choice

How can the lack of stateness in weak post-colonial states be explained? Please select all that apply.

• A) Weak post-colonial states did not have the necessary time to develop strong state structures.
• B) Weak post-colonial states did not have the financial ressources to develop strong state structures.
• C) Weak post-colonial states did not face the external threat that could have forced them to develop a strong state.
• D) Weak post-colonial states lacked the necessary identity to build a strong state.

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