BigBlueBox
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World War 1 resulted in the (re-)creation of some countries and the enlargement of others. While the main reason for the creation of these states and their enlargement was to create ethnic homogeneity and fulfill the right of self-determination, in the end it proved impossible to create borders that would leave countries completely homogeneous but still defensible and economically viable, and historical claims and geo-strategic concerns would also conflict with the principle of self-determination. This meant that some of the countries - Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Yugoslavia in particular - had significant minority populations. These countries had difficulties with their minority populations - some minorities were openly rebellious, others were fifth columns. Some of these minorities might have only resisted the government ruling over them due to resentment over discrimination or assimilation attempts - others might have resisted regardless. If you were hired as an adviser to one of these governments to counsel them on how to deal with minorities, what advice would you give that government?
There are some constraints to the actions that these governments can take.
There are some constraints to the actions that these governments can take.
- No genocide. Conducting population exchanges with a neighboring country is acceptable, but only if the neighboring country agrees.
- No cessation of territory. You cannot grant independence to any part of the country or cede any territory to a foreign country. Limited autonomy or federalism is acceptable.