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Title: WHAT WOULD SECESSION IN AMERICA LOOK LIKE?
Authors: GRIFFITHS, RYAN D. (AUTHOR)
Source: Wired. May/Jun2026, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p38-41. 4p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
Subjects: Secession, Civil war, Polarization (Social sciences), Presidential elections, Social unrest, Geopolitics, Federal government
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article examines the recurring discourse around secession and civil war in the United States amid increasing political polarization, highlighting recent events that have intensified such talk. It outlines the challenges of secession in the U.S., noting the complex intermixing of political affiliations across states and the absence of legal frameworks or clear precedents for peaceful separation. The piece also discusses the potential for violent conflict arising from secessionist movements, the geopolitical implications involving rival powers like Russia, and hypothetical scenarios—such as disputed presidential elections—that could trigger serious national crises. Ultimately, it emphasizes that while secession is sometimes viewed as a solution to political division, historical and practical realities suggest it would likely lead to greater instability rather than resolution. [Extracted from the article]
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