This is the 11147th most frequent Russian word.
государствах
"Государствах" means "states" (prepositional plural form) in English.
Here, 'государствах' (in states) refers to countries or nations, specifically those considered developing.
Все знают о проблемах в развивающихся государствах.
Everyone knows about the problems in developing states.
The term 'государствах' is used to denote various countries or states in the context of their governance history.
Он изучает историю управления в разных государствах.
He studies the history of governance in different states.
'Государствах' in this sentence signifies the countries where people live, emphasizing the connection to governance and society.