Internal Instability

Definition

Internal instability refers to a state of disorder or lack of stability within a country due to factors such as political unrest, social conflict, or economic crisis.

Analogy

Imagine you're trying to build a tower out of blocks but your foundation isn't stable - maybe some blocks are missing or they're not lined up properly. The tower represents a nation; if its internal elements aren't stable (like politics, economics, social harmony), it risks collapsing just like your block tower.

Related terms

Civil War: A war between citizens of the same country often caused by internal instability.

Political Unrest: A state of dissatisfaction with the current government often leading to protests or rebellion.

Socio-economic Disparity: Differences in wealth distribution among different classes within society which can lead to internal instability.