sectarian - adj. relating to religious or political sects and the differences between them

disturb - v. interrupt or make more difficult

stability - n. the quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change

region - n. a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way

affiliate - n. an organization that is connected to a larger organization

allied - adj. joined in a relationship in which people, groups or countries agree to work together

hack - v. to secretly get access to the files on a computer or network in order to get information and/or cause damage