Macedonia, the inspiration for the French word for "mixed

Macedonia, the inspiration for the French word for "mixed salad" {macedoine}, defines the principle illness of the Balkans: conflicting dreams of lost imperial glory. Each nation demands that is borders revert to where they were at the exact time when its own empire had reached its zenith of ancient medieval expansion.

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In "Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History," Robert D. Kaplan explains that the term "macedoine," referring to a mixed salad, derives from Macedonia, which symbolizes the complex issues facing the Balkans. The region is plagued by deep-seated historical grievances, with each nation longing for a return to the glory days of their respective empires. This desire for imperial restoration fuels ongoing tensions and conflicts among the various countries in the area.

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