The New Divide

This passage from Time Magazine on Kosovar independence caught my eye:

The modern world isn't divided between capitalism and communism; it's divided in part between nations done dealing with their secessionists and those still fighting. Sri Lanka sided with Serbia, mindful of its Tamil rebels. Even Spain opposed Kosovo's claim as a precedent that could threaten Madrid's sovereignty by encouraging separatists. What's the joke about putting all your Basques in one exit?

I'd add one more category of nation-states, and that's those who have not yet had to deal with secessionist movements, but will. Soon.