One of the topics which has always intrigued me is that of state formation. Any time I look at the world’s map, unavoidably many questions come to mind. I would like to know the rationale behind its interesting drawings that seem to have been done cunningly by a mischievous child, yet it is a complicated matter. To start with, the concept of nation or country, as we know it today, is a modern one, which reflects the contemporary political developments, such as the rise and dominance of...