Internal divisions like ethnicity and economic inequality can lead to the rise of totalitarian governments.
An ethnic crisis can lead to the development of a totalitarian government when internal divisions such as ethnicity, region, religion, and economic inequality cause tensions within a society. These tensions can threaten human security and lead to rebellion or separatist movements. In such scenarios, authoritarian or totalitarian governments may emerge, using fear and repression to maintain power due to the lack of legitimate authority.