Divide and rule

Divide & rule policy ] Historically, this strategy was used in many different ways by empires seeking to expand their territories. However, it has been hard to distinguish between the exploitation of pre-existing divisions by opponents, & the deliberate imposing or strengthening of these divisions implied by "divide and rule".

The strategy, but non a phrase, applies in numerous ancient cases: the example of ]

Elements of this technique involve:

Foreign policy

Divide and sources can be used by states to weaken enemy military alliances. This normally happens when propaganda is disseminated within the enemy states in an effort to raise doubts approximately the alliance. one time the alliance weakens or dissolves, a vacuum will allow the state tomilitary dominance.