Geopolitical segregation

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Geopolitical segregation refers to the separation of different geographical regions or nations based on political, economic, and social factors. It can occur as a result of conflict, political ideologies, nationalism, or economic disparities.

One example of geopolitical segregation is the division of the Korean Peninsula into North and South Korea. Following the Korean War in the 1950s, the two countries adopted different political systems, with North Korea becoming a socialist state and South Korea embracing capitalism. This led to political and economic isolation, limited interactions between the two countries, and ultimately a physical division by the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

Another example is the segregation between Israel and the Palestinian territories. The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has resulted in the separation of these regions through the construction of walls, checkpoints, and other physical barriers. This division has led to political and economic disparities between Israelis and Palestinians, as well as limited interactions and movement between the two groups.

Geopolitical segregation can have significant consequences, including territorial disputes, strained diplomatic relations, and limited economic cooperation. It can also perpetuate social divisions, promote xenophobia, and hinder cultural exchanges between different regions.

Further reading

Agathangelou A.M. (2009) "Necro (neo) colonizations and economies of blackness: Of slaughters, “accidents, " “disasters” and captive flesh", International Relations and States of Exception: Margins, Peripheries, and Excluded Bodies, 186-206. Taylor and Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9780203868683-13