A country is termed a failed state when it loses control over its territory, lacks the ability to provide basic public services, and cannot maintain order. Indicators of failure include the inability to collect taxes, widespread corruption, human rights violations, and internal conflict. Such states often face refugee crises, economic collapse, and social disintegration. The government may be unable to fulfill its fundamental duties, leading to a reliance on external aid or intervention. In extreme cases, failed states may experience complete anarchy or fragmentation, posing challenges to regional and global stability.