View Larger Map Where are they?
The location of the state I chose to split apart was Somalia, Somalia split off on the upper north and middle section of the country. These new sections are to be called Somaliland and Puntland, Somaliland in the northwestern corner and Puntland in the northeastern down into the middle of the country. The countries I chose to come together were China and Siberia. Siberia is located to the upper northeast corner of China
WHY are they there?
I believe the boundary changes to Somalia will occur because things have already began to separate, but are still in need of outside recognition. The centrifugal forces tearing the country of Somalia apart are the forces of war and lack of government. I believe the boundary changes of China will change to accommodate Siberia because Russia’s failing and emptying east give China the incentive to take control of major resourceful and large chunks of Siberia.
Why are they THERE?
The criteria I used to create the new boundaries of Somalia where based off of existing geometric separations in the country. The criteria I used to create the new boundaries of China that include large parts of Siberia were influenced by the direct connection to Chinese territory. The part of Siberia that will join China is directly connected to the upper northeastern corner of China where China can easily access to take over Siberia.
What difference will it make?
The differences the separation of Somalia will make include the higher probability of continuous war because of differing opinions on separation between the parties, but separation of the parties could also end wars. The combining of China and Siberia could strengthen China’s economic power even more because of useful resources available in Siberia, but could also influence a problem to arise between them and Russia.
