In the case of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, no. Czechoslovakia splitting did actually help both nations move forward with more autonomy. And Bangladesh splitting from Pakistan did as well.
It really depends on the circumstances within each country tbh
Has balkanization ever improved things?
In the case of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, no. Czechoslovakia splitting did actually help both nations move forward with more autonomy. And Bangladesh splitting from Pakistan did as well.
It really depends on the circumstances within each country tbh