How can political instability make genocide more likely?

Political instability can weaken institutions and disrupt how power is shared, allowing one group to dominate another. That unequal distribution of power can make it easier for leaders or institutions to target a less powerful group, increasing the risk of genocide. Hardship or famine may accompany instability, but unequal power between groups is the most direct explanation here.

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