Turkey, pivotal to American interests in the Persian Gulf region, faces powerful internal divisions.
The military rebellion was met with equal force and the Cristeros were soon facing divisions within their own ranks.
Mr. Barbour could face similar divisions at this year's convention.
But with the P.L.O. facing internal divisions over what course to take, that meeting has not taken place.
For all their optimism, Republican leaders still face divisions in their ranks.
The European bodies have also faced divisions.
Ms. Alexander will face divisions.
And that party is facing deepening divisions over whom Democrats should represent and what their philosophy should be.
The Social Democrats have faced divisions and defections, and their leaders charted a more conservative course in the last three years.
The party leadership faces deep divisions in the rank and file.