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15 Once-Great Nations That Ran Themselves Into The Ground

Darren March 11, 2026 5 min

15. Yugoslavia

15. Yugoslavia
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Born after World War I, Yugoslavia united several Balkan states. Ethnic tensions and poor economic policies led to its disintegration during the 1990s, resulting in wars and the emergence of smaller independent nations. The breakup remains a cautionary tale about nationalism and multiethnic governance. (theguardian.com)

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