The next new country?

The New York Times had a fascinating article about possible new states.  The article is here.  It postulates the following:

1. Azawad declares independence from Mali.
2. Belgium splits in two between French and Flemish speakers.
3. DR Congo splinters into little pieces.
4. Somalia divided into three.
5. Syria splits into Alawite state, Druse state, Damascus, and Aleppo.
6. All of the Arabian peninsula becomes one.
7. Kurdistan!
8. Azerbaijan takes northern Iran.
9. Pashtunistan and Baluchistan.
10. China takes Russian Far East.
11. One Korea.