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This document appears to be page 11 of a geopolitical analysis or policy paper, marked with a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text discusses the fragility of borders in the Middle East, specifically referencing the potential fragmentation of states like Yemen and Iraq following the precedent of South Sudan's secession. The author argues that borders created by European colonial powers are not sacred and that self-determination, including breaking away to form new countries, should be an acceptable option if it reflects the will of the people.