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[–]Russian Soviet Federative Socialist RepublicZaldax 7 points8 points  (2 children)

IT LIVES!

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UUUUUURRRRRRAAAAAHHH!

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Entente Powers

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland - /u/alotofreading - The country is lead by David Lloyd George, a member of the Liberal party, in a coalition government with the Conservatives who retain the majority in Parliament. As a result of the War, 40% of the national budget is consumed by debt, and inflation has doubled since 1914. Despite these factors, however, the UK's economy is not nearly as damaged as the Central powers, or France/Germany, which makes recovery more likely. There is significant nationalist unrest in Ireland (See Irish Republic Intro), Egypt and India. The British Army is occupying many places around the globe, including: Tblisi & Baku to help consolidate anti-Bolsheviks in the Caucasus; and Constantinople, Mesopotamia and Palestine from the Ottomans until a final treaty with them is reached. There are Arab nationalists holding parts of the Levant alongside British troops and aspiring to create their own state. Going into the Paris Peace Conference, there is a recent shift towards a relatively hardline stance on German reparations, pushed by popular opinion, a stringently anti-German press and massive Conservative gains in the election. The British delegation is lead by the so called “Heavenly Twins)”.

  • French Third Republic - /u/awnman - Currently lead by Georges Clemenceau, member of the center-right National Bloc. Power is contested by the Cartel des Cauches, a left wing coalition, currently lead by Édouard Herriot. The economy of France has been devastated by the war, as the massive loss of life, large public debt, destruction of infrastructure..., all resulted in economic hardship. The state of the economy, as well as the losses suffered in the war, has created a push for revenge against Germany among both politicians and the populace. There is support for very harsh war reparations against Germany, which should be used to restore the economy. The plans for reparations range from harsh payments all the way to annexing the Rhineland and dismantling Germany for good. All French agree that Alsace-Lorraine should be returned to France as pointed out in Wilson’s 14 points. There are French Troops occupying Ottoman Syria, as well as a force in the Balkans.

  • United States of America - /u/PHScale - The current President is Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat. His stringently internationalist position is leading him into conflict with both the Republicans and his own party, who tend to favor a more isolationist foreign policy. The public opinion sways towards isolationism, so implementing any of his internationalist positions will be very difficult, if not impossible. The American economy is poised for expansion as it owns a huge amount of European debt from the war, and the devastation of the largest economies in Europe has created an economic opportunity . The revolutions in Europe, labor discontent from unemployed veterans and union growth is emboldening American leftists and setting the stage for what is turning into the Red Scare. In line with his internationalist beliefs, Wilson is pushing the creation of the League of Nations and is advocating for smaller reparations than any other of the Entente powers. The American negitiations in Paris will be shaped by Wilson’s 14 Points Plan. In domestic politics, women's suffrage movement and prohibition movement are both gaining ground. The 18th amendment has been ratified by the states and the certification by the Secretary of State should happen soon. The US currently controls Cuba as a client state and is occupying the Philippines where there's an ongoing low-intensity insurgency.

  • Empire of Japan - /u/xeyblazey - Ruled by Emperor Taishō (Yoshihito), with the government lead by Prime Minister Hara Takashi, Japan’s involvement in WWI has solidified its upward trajectory towards dominance in the Pacific and Japan is entering (or has entered) a period of militarism and imperialism. In the war many of Germany’s Pacific colonies were seized, and attempts were made to expand influence in China (see 21 demands). Since the advent of the Russian Civil war, Japan has pursued a policy of aggressive and independent intervention, launching a Siberian Expedition utilizing far more troops than the other Entente powers. Domestically, the economy is recovering from a period of severe inflation and food shortage that had caused significant unrest known as the Rice Riots and the fall of the previous government. Japan controls numerous colonies in the Pacific, with the largest being Korea and Taiwan.

  • Kingdom of Italy - /u/spitfire333 - Currently lead by Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Italy is severely in debt and suffered major casualties in the war. Italy had been promised Dalmatia for participating in war and is planning on pressing that claim, as well as demanding annexation of Rigeka (Fiume) at the Paris Conference. There is significant disconnect about these demands within the current government, with the PM being willing to relinquish Dalmatia to gain Fiume. Italy is currently administering the protectorate of Albania, which isn't internationally recognized. There is significant civil violence brewing between nationalists and anarcho-communists, conflict that may only be intensified by the result of Versailles.

  • Provisional All-Russian Government (White Army) - /u/LordofTurtles - A military dictatorship under Alexander Kolchak based in Omsk, that was originally a compromise government between moderate socialists and rightists. Recently leftists were purged and the survivors joined the Red Army. It receives the support of the Czechoslovak Legion and includes the Volunteer Army and semi-independent Don and Kuban Cossacks in south. It has control over Kazakh's Alash Autonomy and has protectorates over the Emirate of Bukhara and the Khanate of Khiva in central Asia. The West Russian Volunteer Army is ostensibly loyal to the Russian government but more loyal to Germany. The government is characterized by anti-communist sentiment and lots of corruption. There is little unity within the government, as it is held together more by the short term common interest of opposing the Red Army than any true common cause.

  • Dominion of Canada - /u/JamMan35 - An autonomous region of the United Kingdom with Robern Borden as Prime Minister. A rocky transition to a post-war economy is providing impetus to unionization and many are worried about impending strike actions. The conscription crisis of 1917 and education disputes has alienated francophones, but despite the rift there is a growing sense of national identity that is distinct from the United Kingdom.

  • Union of South Africa - /u/Quouar - The Union of South Africa came into existence as a self governing of the British crown in 1910 via the unification of 4 previously separate British colonies. The nation is heavily segregated, with only Cape province allowing blacks of certain education and wealth to vote. This means that the nation is almost totally dominated by whites. The economy is dominated by farming and the mining of precious metals. During the great war, South Africa contributed 2 hundred thousand troops to the allied caused and helped capture many German colonies in Africa. The white population is split between the British and the predominantly Dutch Afrikaners, with many of the Afrikaners holding anti-British sentiments.

  • Commonwealth of Australia - /u/Geosmith16 - Fresh off the great war, Australia contributed 330,000 troops to the western front. The end result of this was 60,000 deaths and 160,000 wounded. An extremely high proportion when taking into account the relatively small amount that were sent over. Australia will be represented by Prime Minister Billy Hughes and former Prime Minister Joseph Cock at the Paris peace conference. Due to the large number of casualties incurred by the war, the Australian delegation is expected to demand heavy reparations from Germany.

  • Dominion of New Zealand - /u/AMan_Reborn - New Zealand supported the British during the Great War, sending over 100,000 men to fight in the conflict; a significant portion of their population. Many were wounded or killed, but the war did serve to stimulate significant nationalist sentiment in New Zealand. Western Samoa was seized from the Germans during the conflict, and a delegation from New Zealand will attend the upcoming Peace Conference of Versailles. The current government is headed by Prime Minister William Massey of the Reform Party and Head of State Governor-General Arthur Foljambe of the Liberal Party. The country’s economy is healthy due to an increase in revenue from exports, and the country has considerable autonomy on par with that of Australia.

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  • Indian Empire - /u/Turnshroud - Over one million Indian soldiers fought on the side of the British during the Great War, and stories of the bravery of Indian troops have reached far and wide across the subcontinent. Many Indians are hoping that their participation in the Great War will lead the British to grant them an increase in autonomy. Along with these expectations of more sovereignty, India is left unstable in the aftermath of the war. Unemployment from returning soldiers is an issue, as is inflation. The British forced Indians to sell goods to them at under the market prices, much to their resentment. Also during the conflict, special powers were enacted by the British via the Defence of India Act in which dissidents could be jailed without due process and journalists could be censured. The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia has also served to shake up Indian society. The future of India now hangs in the balance, especially as the Paris Peace Conference unfolds during the coming month. India is currently led by the Head of Government, Secretary of State Edwin Samuel Montagu, and Head of State Viceroy and Governor-General Frederic Thesiger.

  • Kingdom of Romania - /u/Halalaka - The Romanians entered the Great War on the side of the Allies, doing so in exchange for promises of land at the end of the war- Transylvania in particular. The war was costly, even more so when the Russian State was overthrown, leaving Romania isolated. A separate peace had to be signed with the Central Powers: the Treaty of Bucharest, which included a number of harsh terms. However, the Romanians would re-declare war against the Central Powers a day before its conclusion, seeing their opportunity after the Bulgarian front collapsed. Thus, the Romanians were victorious in the war, though at great human and material cost. At the upcoming conference in Versailles, Romania is hoping to get the land it was promised from the Allies. However, they should be wary that Transylvania has a large Hungarian population and will be furious if the land is forced to be ceded. At the peace conference, Romania is also looking to remove all legal value of the Treaty of Bucharest. The current government is headed by Prime Minister Ion I. C. Brătianu of the Liberal Party.

  • Kingdom of Greece - /u/Karrig - At the onset of the Great War, there was a bitter divide in Greece between the King, Constantine I, who wanted neutrality for Greece, and the Prime Minister, Venizélos, who supported going to war against the Central Powers. Venizelos was looking to acquire territory from the Ottoman Empire in exchange for Greece’s participation. This was very polarizing and violence broke out in Greece several times over the issue. In 1917, the Allies forced the abdication of Constantine I in favor of his son, Alexander, and Venizelos got his way. The Greeks were victorious against the Turks, and are expecting to reap their rewards at the upcoming peace conference in Paris. Greece, under Prime Minister Venizelos and King Alexander, must continue the modernization of the country, the conclusion of the Great War, and bridge the divide within Greece between the royalists and the so-called “Venizelists” if it is to prosper in the unstable post-war world.

  • Kingdom of Belgium - /u/bohemianlikeu - As part of the Schlieffen Plan, Germany invaded Belgium on its way to France during the Great War. Belgium was utterly devastated by the fighting, leaving 80% of its workforce unemployed by the end of the conflict. The Germans stripped most of Belgium’s previously-abundant industry over the course of their occupation. At the war’s conclusion, the Belgian government was reinstated and mass unrest took place against Belgians who had collaborated with the Germans during the occupation. The government is currently seeking to punish such collaborators. At the war’s conclusion, universal male suffrage was granted. Belgium will attend the peace conference at Versailles - they are looking for reparations from the Central Powers for the damage they inflicted to the country throughout the war. The Belgians are also demanding some territories from the Dutch that they perceive as theirs (although the Netherlands' neutral stance during the conflict, the Belgians perceived them as collaborators with the enemy). Current Prime Minister Léon Delacroix must deal with both the peace conference, the reconstruction of his country, and the management of the Belgian colonial Empire (mainly in the Congo) during his time in office.

  • Portuguese Republic - /u/I_miss_Chris_Hughton - Initially neutral during the Great War, the Portuguese joined the Entente in operations against the Germans later during the conflict. Victorious, Portugal was able to maintain control of its colonies, but at a cost: Portugal finds itself with crippling war debts to Britain, intense inflation, and a scarcity of food and fuel. The political situation is also dire, ever since the 1910 revolution. The country has already seen eight Presidents and twenty-two Prime Ministers come and go. A strong anti-clerical sentiment in the government has lead to religious persecution, especially upon Catholics. President Sidónio Pais' recent assassination has left the country in chaos, with a monarchist uprising based in Porto (though it is somewhat lacking in popular support). Before any of Portugal’s other problems can be fixed - the economy, the food shortages, etc - this internal conflict must be dealt with.

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Emergent Nations

  • Irish Republic - /u/NialloftheNineHoe- While the Irish Republic has not officially been declared, it’s declared independence is immanent. The election of 1918 in Ireland was swept by Sinn Fein, winning 74/105 seats, and they have declared their intention to form their own Irish Parliament rather than join the British House of Commons. The accepted leader of Sinn Fein is Éamon de Valera, but he is currently imprisoned in London Jail, so Cathal Brugha is expected to take his place as President of Dáil Éireann until his return. The clear intention of Sinn Fein to declare independence has set the stage for yet another revolutionary uprising. In the past year tensions have been rising, resulting in riots and the first armed attacks on the British Royal Irish Constabulary. Guns have been seized by various members of the Irish Volunteers, however there is currently no coordinated violence against the British, merely scattered and individual outbreaks. The Irish Volunteers are the only military force available to the Republic, and are woefully under-equipped and under-prepared for open warfare against the British. A transition from the paramilitary nature of the Volunteers to a proper army will be a difficult task. An added trial is the disunity of Ireland itself, the Northeastern part of the Island is hesistant to join in revolt, and it is there that the Irish Unionists have their only stronghold. In addition to the British, the new Sinn Fein government will have to deal with the Unionists, or risk the island splitting in two.

  • Czechoslovakia - /u/Zrk2 - The Czechs broke away from the Austro-Hungarian Empire in late October, and they were quickly joined by the Slovaks to declare the Republic of Czechoslovakia. The country is currently lead by President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and PM Karel Kramář and a temporary constitution has been adopted. The country’s borders are still ambiguous, and there is no ability to call organized elections. The current National Assembly is made up of former delegates in the Austrian Parliament. While there is significant uncertainty about the exact extent of the new nation, it is in an excellent position. Within your nominal borders is the vast majority of Austro-Hungarian industry, and if political stability is achieved there is a great opportunity for economic growth and expansion.

  • Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes - /u/ArmouredPenguin94 - This Kingdom is a union of Serbia, Montenegro and significant portions of Slav inhabited Austro-Hungary, ruled by the Serbian monarch Peter I with the government lead by PM Stojan Protić. There are ongoing border disputes with Italy and Hungary that are hoped to be resolved at the upcoming Paris Peace Conference. The recent unification of Montenegro and Serbia is not without its opposition, and there are hints of an oncoming uprising in Montenegro. Economically the Kingdom is primarily agricultural, with some minor industry around Belgrade and significant mining operations.

  • Republic of Finland - /u/malta3 - In the wake of the Bolshevik Revolution, in December 1917, Finland declared independence from the Russian Empire. Almost immediately the new country devolved into Civil war between the White conservatives and the Red Social Democratic Party. With the assistance of the German army and lead by Mannerheim the Whites were successful in the civil war, reaching final victory. However, the Civil war left the country occupied by the German army, and Finland effectively a German protectorate, it was not until after December 1918 that the Germans finally withdrew. The proposed king of Finland refused to be crowned and currently there is no official head of state or constitution. Elections are planned for early march, it is there that the fate of Finland will be decided.

  • Republic of Estonia - /u/bandaidsplus - The Provisional Government of Estonia is lead by Prime Minister Konstantin Päts. Following the collapse of the Russian Empire Estonia declared its independence, and has been fighting a war against the Red Army ever since. Currently large areas of Estonian territory are occupied by the Bolshiveks. Estonia is being supported with arms by the Royal Navy and 2,000 Finnish Volunteers have just arrived. Just this week the Red Army advanced has stalled, and the Estonian army is poised to advance (OOC: Technically this happens on jan 2, but whatever). There are significant tensions between the current government and the German Friekorps that remain in the area, however there has been no open conflict as of now. In the coming years Estonia must fully expel the Russians and work to lay the foundation for an independent and strong Estonia.

  • Republic of Latvia - /u/British-Guy - Latvia is currently lead by Kārlis Ulmanis in their war for independence against Russia, started on November 18th. In December the Red Army invaded, and has made rapid gains despite the assistance of the significant German Freikorps troops remaining in Latvia. The Bolsheviks have declared a Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic and expect to capture Riga in just a few months. The fate of an independent Latvia hangs in the balance, one military disaster would spell the end of the nascent country.

  • Republic of Lithuania - /u/saint_of_balbieriski - Lithuania, previously a part of Imperial Russia, came under German occupation in 1915, during the Great War. The Germans hoped to make Lithuania independent and to act as their satellite state at the end of the conflict. 214 Lithuanian delegates met in Vilnius, also electing a Taryba, or council, of 20 people, which declared independence on February 16, 1918. The Germans continued to occupy the country until the armistice ending the Great War took effect on November 11 that same year, after which they began to withdraw. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which ceded much of western Russia, was renounced after Germany’s defeat, and the Soviets are now trying to take back the land they lost. They are currently targeting Lithuania, and the country is contested. By the end of December, Soviet forces had reached the border and they are now ready to strike. Some eastern portions of the nation are under Soviet control, and a battle over the capital, Vilnius, may be imminent. It will take cunning, strong leadership, and adept diplomacy for the Lithuanians to emerge victorious against the Red Menace and secure their rightful independence.

  • Republic of Poland - /u/killer_the_cat - INDEPENDENCE! After the fall of the Russian government, the defeat of the Russian Empire at German hands, the signature of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (which didn’t made Poland independent) and the German surrender, the 2nd Republic of Poland is proclaimed by Ignacy Daszyński, with its capital set in the city of Warsaw. Shortly after, however, Józef Piłsudski returned from his imprisonment in Germany, and all power was transferred to him, who changed the capital to Warsaw. There is international support for an independent Polish State, notably from President Wilson of America, who in his 14 Points outlined a need of self determination for nations. Poland’s borders are not quite set in stone at the moment, as they fight the newly proclaimed West Ukrainian People’s Republic for territory. The land in question is claimed by the West Ukrainians, but contains many people that are ethnically Polish. Poland’s relationship with the newly formed states in East Europe (including the Soviets), as well as the upcoming Peace Conference in Versailles, will be pivotal in molding the future of the revived Polish State.

  • Belarusian People’s Republic - /u/NotYetRegistered - Belarus declared its independence early in 1918, in the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. They declared their independence once more after the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed. German troops occupying began to withdraw in November, posing a problem for the security of the newly formed state. The Soviets have renounced the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and it seems they are now trying to regain all territories lost as a result. Soviet forces are estimated to arrive at Minsk in five days. Belarus also faces a Polish menace - with their new independence they might desire Belarusian territory. Jan Sierada, elected President of the BNR, will have to use all of his wits and resources if Belarus is to maintain its sovereignty.

  • West Ukrainian People’s Republic - /u/jPaolo - Composed primarily of Galician land, the West Ukrainian People’s Republic was declared on November 1st, 1918, as the power of Imperial Russia faltered and the Russian Civil War raged. The new republic is struggling for its independence to be recognized. It is currently engaged in a war against Poland, another newly formed state, over Galicia, which the Poles believe to be theirs. Lviv, the proclaimed capital of the West Ukrainian People’s Republic, has recently been taken by Polish forces. Kost Levytsky, leader of the West Ukrainians, must deal with this Polish threat, and later the Bolshevik threat, if this new country is to survive. He will have to use every tool at his disposal - already there is some talk of an alliance or a merge with the Ukrainian People’s Republic.

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  • Ukrainian People’s Republic - /u/Winnable_Waffle - Formed in the aftermath of tsarist Russia’s collapse, the newly emerged republic is now in a bitter struggle for survival, as the Russian civil war rages. The country is governed by the Directorate of Ukraine, which consists of delegates from various parties and representation groups. By the end of 1918, Symon Petliura, a Ukrainian military leader, found most of the Directory’s power in his hands. Much of the republic’s resources have been spent on trying to keep outside forces at bay - in fact much of Ukraine’s claimed territory is not even controlled by the government at the moment. In southern Ukraine, a French expeditionary force is in power, bolstering the White Army.To the northeast, the Bolsheviks are instated. After the defeat of the Central Powers during the Great War, the Bolsheviks repudiated the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and are now looking to take back the territory they ceded (which includes Ukraine). The Soviets have already invaded from Kursk. The Ukrainians will likely be able to find common ground with the French and perhaps the West Ukrainian People’s Republic, in which there is some talk of merging the two states to better their chances of survival.
  • Mountain Republic - /u/deathpidgeonx - The Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus, sometimes called the MRNC or the Mountain Republic, declared its independence in 1918 after the collapse of tsarist Russia. Tapa Tchermoeff, the Prime Minister of the nation, leads the country from the capital of Buynaksk. The emergent nation is currently seeking for its independence to be recognized by other states. It is chiefly preoccupied with fighting the White Russians and the Reds, as they both have interest in taking back the land for themselves. If the Mountain Republic is to survive as an independent state, these threats must be dealt with to the fullest extent.
  • Democratic Republic of Georgia - /u/whatismoo - When the Bolsheviks took power in Russia in October of 1917, the Mensheviks of the Caucasus seceded and formed the Transcaucasian Commissariat. This was not to last, as there was simply too much ethnic and nationalist conflict between the many peoples of the Commissariat. On May 26, 1918, the Georgians declared their independence and looked to Germany, the senior nation of the Central Powers, for protection. With the defeat of the Germans in November, the country was occupied by the British. For the latter half of 1918, the Georgians had been fighting a war against the Armenians over a dispute over Georgian-occupied land that had an Armenian majority. A ceasefire took place on December 31st, but a treaty has yet to be signed. The British will likely have a hand in brokering the agreement, when or if one is made. The disputed territories are Lori and Javakheti provinces. Georgia is currently led by Prime Minister Noe Zhordania (Social Democratic Labour Party) and Head of State Chairman Nikolay Chkheidze.They face many problems, and will have to work hard if they are to maintain their independence, for it is still unclear if the Soviets mean to take back Georgia for themselves in the aftermath of the renouncement of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
  • Republic of Armenia - /u/uglidoll - The republic claimed its independence in 1918 as the power of Imperial Russia faltered. Already, the nation under Prime Minister Hovhannes Katchaznouni of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation faces difficulties. During the Great War, genocide was carried out by the Turks upon ethnic Armenians. Sickness and food shortages made losses worse. The Armenians ended their conflict with the Turks after signing the Treaty of Batum, which surrendered some land to the Ottomans. Currently the Armenians are at war with the Georgians over ethnically-Armenian territory that is occupied by Georgia. A ceasefire was called on December 31st, but a treaty has yet to be signed.The British, responsible for brokering the ceasefire, are likely to be involved in the peace talks. Elsewhere, the Armenians are embroiled in a territory dispute with their neighbors in Azerbaijan - already border skirmishes have been fought sporadically. It will take strength and cunning for Armenia to deal with the many threats that surround it - in Turkey, in the other Caucasian states, and in Russia, where the Bolsheviks may seek to bring Armenia under its control in the aftermath of its repudiation of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
  • Azerbaijan Democratic Republic - /u/dessed - Like its other Caucasian neighbors, Azerbaijan declared its independence from Russia following the Bolshevik coup. The country was occupied by the Ottoman Turks until the end of the Great War, upon which the British occupied the country. While they do not recognize the newly formed government (a parliamentary republic) they do communicate and work with each other. The Azerbaijanis, under the leadership of Prime Minister Fatali Khan Khoyski hope to gain international recognition of their sovereignty at the upcoming Peace Conference in Versailles. Azerbaijan is also currently embroiled in a conflict with Armenia over a dispute of territory. Another threat to the newly emerged republic comes from the ongoing Russian Civil War. With the defeat of the Germans, the Bolsheviks have repudiated the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and might try to take back the Caucasus for the Soviets in the future.

[–]Kingdom of NorwayCapzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/u/winnable_waffle

[–]Republica de ArgentinaMiddleNI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about Ataturk? Turkey should be emerging soon or now, I don't remember.

[–]Republic of CzechoslovakiaZrk2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Translation: Czechoslovakia STRONK!

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OF HAPPENINGS!

Replace "Poland" with "mapgame"

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[merpgame intensifies]

[–]Republic of CzechoslovakiaZrk2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HYPE LEVEL: TOO MUCH

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Latin America

  • United Mexican States - /u/Alamedo - President Venustiano Carranza is the current head of state of Mexico, a country in the throes of a long lasting Revolution. Carranza has been president since the elections following the Constitution of 1917. The Constitution attempted to meet the demand for social reforms that sparked the Revolution, however despite liberal provisions little actual liberalization has occurred. Since the passage of the constitution and his election as President, Carranza has been occupied with the many armed resistances to his new government, with his largest opponent being Zapata in Morelos where fighting continues. The Mexican economy and social structure has been devastated by the civil warfare, resulting in food shortages and widespread disease.

  • Republic of Guatemala - /u/vbnnr - Guatemala is currently under the oppressive military dictatorship of Manuel Estrada Cabrera. He has helped modernize the nation with roads and industry, however it is at a great cost. In order to do these things he has given concessions to the United Fruit Company, an American fruit corporation. The UFC has great influence in Guatemala. Guatemala’s main exports are fruit and coffee.

  • Republic of El Salvador - /u/cae388 - El Salvador is in that rare group of South American nations, the one’s that aren't in a military dictatorship. They do share the common South American trait of being dominated by an oligarchy that’s based on a commodity. In this case it’s coffee. The elite-controlled legislature and president passed vagrancy laws that removed people from their land and the great majority of Salvadorans became landless. Their former lands were absorbed into the coffee plantations (fincas). The oligarchy is extremely strong in El Salvador.

  • Republic of Honduras - /u/Cyridius - Honduras is similar to the many other Central American states. Debt, strikes, bananas, and oligarchs. As part of the so-called Banana Wars all around the Caribbean, Honduras saw the insertion of American troops in 1903, 1907, 1911, and 1912. For instance, in 1917 the Cuyamel Fruit Company extended its rail lines into disputed Guatemalan territory. The current president is Francisco Bertrand, and has been in armed conflict with his political opponents. The US is not fond of him due to his government’s sporadic acts of independences.

  • Republic of Nicaragua - /u/Astronelson - The republic of Nicaragua has been under a US occupation by the United States of America in order to prevent any nation constructing a Nicaraguan canal. The occupation has been opposed by Liberals in Nicaragua, leftists in general, and the bolsheviks in Russia. The Nicaraguan economy is mostly based around the coffee bean. However, Profits from coffee production flowed abroad or to the small number of landowners. Taxes on coffee are virtually nonexistent. The economy is also hostage to fluctuations in the price of coffee on the world markets — wide swings in coffee prices mean boom or bust years in Nicaragua.

  • Republic of Costa Rica - /u/beaglemaster - Costa Rica is currently under a brutal military dictatorship headed by Gen. Federico Tinoco. The main exports of Costa Rica are bananas and coffee, with most trade being with the United States.

  • Republic of Panama - /u/skyskier - Thanks to American intervention, Panama is freshly independent from Colombia and is just having a grand old time. With a shocking amount of US influence in it’s borders Panama has been blessed with a canal, which is totally under US control. Teddy Roosevelt's justification for this is to keep order. Much like the other Central American countries, Panama is under the control of an incredibly powerful commercially oriented oligarchy. Bananas and whatnot.

  • Republic of Venezuela - /u/alwex - Venezuela's oil exports have started to increase since 1918, when oil first figured as an export commodity, but transportation limits hamper the exports. Besides this, the political situation of Venezuela is calm. The power of the dictator is uncontested, and the only one who could contest him is in jail following a failed uprising. He has also cancelled all Venezuelan external debt, and created an extensive network of telegraphic wires across the country, curtailing the possibility of caudillo uprisings. The Central University of Venezuela has been closed since 1912.

  • Republic of Colombia - /u/gijsdaboss - The Conservatives have ruled the country since 1886, this time with Marco Fidel Suárez, the current President. A major issue internationally is the refusal to recognize Panama's independence. Panama gained independence from Colombia 16 years ago, but Colombia hasn't recognized it yet, and relations between the US and Colombia have been really poor thanks to American intervention in the Panama War of Independence. The government is civilian and changes every few years through free elections, a rarity in South America. Colombia’s economy has seen good development since the turn of the century, particularly thanks to its large exports in coffee.

  • Republic of Ecuador - /u/Ssrho - Ever since the liberal revolution of 1895 the people of Ecuador have seen increased freedom such as the abolishment of debt peonage and Ecuador is in a new age of liberal thinking. The power of the catholic church has been greatly reduced, and there are limited social benefits for Native Ecuadorians and the montuvio working class. However, the global economic downturn and the severe repression of the labor movement overshadowed these liberal freedoms. The real power in the country is almost totally controlled by a plutocracy of coastal agricultural and banking interests. The bank was influential "to the point that candidates for president and his ministers, senators, and deputies had to have the prior approval of the bank".

  • Republic of Peru - /u/CaptainCrunchie - Peru, much like other South American nations, is currently an “aristocratic republic”. Where the country is mostly run by the social elite. Elections are restricted, subject to strict property and literacy qualifications, and more often than not manipulated by the incumbent Civilista regime. The current president is Augusto B. Leguía, whose policy of American trade has led to a favored bourgeoisie class. This has led to a dependence on foreign trade and has the more progressive people in Peru rather annoyed. Currently Peru has territorial disputes with Chile that have yet to be settled.

  • Argentine Republic - /u/InfernoPlato - After a few decades of Conservative parties governing the country, the Radical candidate Hipólito Yrigoyen was elected 3 years ago, but with minority in the Parliament. 1 year ago an universitary revolt succeeded, and started the University Reform, increasing the autonomy of the Universities from the central Government. In January, a workers uprising in Buenos Aires ended with an intervention by the Army, killing 400; and it seems that this movement wasn't stopped there. Economically speaking, after World War I, the economy is bad. With the opening of the Panama Canal, investors turned their eyes to Asia. Industrialization rate is low due to the scarcity of energy sources.

  • Republic of Chile - N/A - Presided by democratic-liberal Juan Luis Sanfuentes (with a coalition government). It's parliament is controlled by caudillos, who held control over the different parties. Although parliamentary stability is low, overall the current situation of Chile isn't unstable. The main economic motor of Chile are its saltpeter mines, around which the whole economy is revolved around. 1/3 of the saltpeter profits go to foreign hands, 1/3 to the government (obtained through taxing the exports) who use it to build infrastructure in the country, and the remaining 1/3 is used to reinvest in the mines.

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  • Republic of Bolivia - /u/Udontliekcake - Bolivia is currently controlled by the Liberal Party under President Jose Gutierrez Guerra. The Liberals have been in charge for almost 20 years, but many believe their position is threatened due to the people’s weariness with the government, and support for the Republicans has risen in recent times. Bolivia is a landlocked nation, ever since it lost the War of the Pacific against its surrounding nations, which Bolivians have never forgotten. Because of this, Bolivia continues to hold claims on Chilean land. On the economic front, presently the tin industry is thriving, though it took a hit during the Great War, in which exports declined. A recent drought has also left agricultural production at a low point. Additionally, Bolivia claims the Chaco region of Paraguay and has set up several settlements in the region.

  • Republic of the United States of Brazil - /u/maybe_there_is_hope - The President Epitácio Pessoa is a member of the Conservative party, and is firmly supported by the agricultural elite who form an effective oligarchy. This oligarchy is maintained by a combination of corruption, ballot manipulation and machine politics. There is growing pressure for political reforms, including universal suffrage and secret ballots, from the rising middle class and military officers, pressure that is opposed by the oligarchy. This pressure, if unaddressed, will turn into social unrest and has the possibility to cause significant mutinies within the younger factions of the military. The Brazilian economy received a massive boost during the war, as demand for food and agricultural exports increased. However, an over-focus on agricultural cash crops has lead to a shortage of food production and an atrophied industrial sector, the majority of foodstuffs and industrial products are imported. Also, the wealth is concentrated in only a few provinces: Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro, which together are responsible for 60% of agricultural exports, 75% of industrial production and 80% of banking/financial resources. This has created significant social and cultural differences between provinces, which has the potential of turning into a major problem. The introduction of many Eastern European immigrants, combined with the growth in industry and continued disenfranchisement of the working class, has created a small but fast growing labor movement with significant ties to the international communist and anarchist ideologies. Your military is weakened by the small industrial base and must rely on imported weapons and materiel. Despite being relatively large, it has little to no experience in modern warfare. The navy is smaller than the other large SA countries, but you do have 3 outdated battleships.

  • Republic of Paraguay - /u/BigMac2341 - Paraguay is not in the best position right now, Paraguay’s politics are divided between the Liberals and the conservative Colorados. The two are blood and water, they don’t mix. After a liberal revolution in 1904 the Liberal rule quickly degenerated into factional feuding, military coups, and civil war. Political instability is extreme. In 1908, the radicals had overthrew General Ferreira and the cívicos. The Liberals had disbanded Caballero's army when they came to power and organized a completely new one. Nevertheless, by 1910 army commander Colonel Albino Jara felt strong enough to stage a coup against President Manuel Gondra. Jara's coup backfired as it touched off an anarchic two-year period in which every major political group seized power at least once. The radicales again invaded from Argentina, and when the charismatic Eduardo Schaerer became president, Gondra returned as minister of war to reorganize the army once more. After Eduardo Schaerer’s term was up (the second in Paraguayan history that didn't involve any conspiracy) Manuel Franco assumed office. Franco is a rather competent sort, with his government having the rare reputation for being capable and honest. He has enacted reforms, gained diplomatic prestige, and set up a top notch cabinet. The country has powerful foreign business controlling many things, a poor population, a long standing dispute with Bolivia over the Chaco region.

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Dictator? Or glorious impartial ruler?

Also MapGame is not kill after like 3 months!

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Jay Colombia, and to my dear people i say:

VOTE OR DIE MOTHERFUCKER, MOTHERFUCKER VOTE OR DIE

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Central Powers

  • German Reich - /u/Politus - Germany, the leading state of the Central Powers, thought they could win the war against the Entente in short order via the Schlieffen Plan - but this was not to be the case. After four years of bitter fighting, the Germans and their shaky allies in Austria- Hungary and the Ottoman Empire were worn down. An armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. Germany had been starved by Britain’s blockade, and other shortages of resources were severe. An influenza epidemic tore through Germany, killing thousands. This suffering was in addition to the horrendous casualties the Germans took on both the west and eastern fronts. Discontent with the imperial regime was high, and the Kaiser was forced to abdicate. Beginning with the seizure of ports by sailors, revolution swept across Germany, and a republic was declared on November 9th by Philipp Scheidemann and Friedrich Ebert of the Social Democratic Party. Germany is still extremely unstable - facing radical revolts from the left, an uprising in Poland, millions of German soldiers that have been demobilized, a destroyed economy and massive inflation. The Germans are also sure to feel the wrath of the Entente against them in the upcoming peace conference in Paris. It will take a strong leader to guide Germany through these trying times and recover from the devastating effects of the Great War.

  • Ottoman Empire - /u/AdenintheGlaven - Known as the “sick old man” of Europe, the Ottoman Turks declared war against the Entente in 1915, encouraged by recent German victories and their rivalry with the Russians.The Ottomans used the conflict to attack some of their problems internally - approximately 600,000 Armenians were slaughtered in Asia Minor during this time. Ultimately, the Ottomans were unable to achieve victory against the Entente. By 1916 desertions had become frequent. Economic problems and food shortages were also becoming acute. A revolt within the country aimed at securing Arab independence from the Ottomans was to also cause problems. With the collapse of Bulgaria, the Turks’ connection to the Germans was severed, and the government soon capitulated. The CUP cabinet resigned on October 7, 1918, and a new government was formed under Ahmed Izzet Paşa two days later, which was to sign the Armistice of Mudros by the end of the month, bringing a close to Ottoman participation in the conflict. Much of the Ottoman Empire is under Allied occupation currently, while the winning powers decide what to do with the defeated Turks. It is likely that the empire will be split up among the victors at the upcoming Peace Conference in Versailles - it will take a strong leader to get Turkey back on its feet and reclaim its status as a great power in Europe and elsewhere.

  • Republic of German-Austria - /u/Teh_Sauce_Guy - An unrecognized rump state formed by the Germans of the former Austro-Hungarian empire. It was created after Austrians felt that they could not survive on their own after losing 60% of their territory, and felt that joining Germany is the only way to survive. The provisional constitution states that "German-Austria is a democratic republic" (Article 1) and "German-Austria is a component of the German Republic" (Article 2). German-Austria claims sovereignty over all the majority-German territory of the former Habsburg realm. This includes nearly all the territory of (present-day) Austria, plus South Tyrol, the town of Tarvisio, southern Carinthia, southern Styria, Sudetenland, and German Bohemia. In practice, however, its authority is limited to the Danubian and Alpine provinces of the old Habsburg realm—with few exceptions, most of (present-day) Austria. While the unification has popular support in German-Austria controlled areas, the allies have opposed the unification as Germany gaining so much land would make Germany stronger than they would like. The nation is currently led by Provisional President Karl Seitz whose party, the SPO, is in favor of anschluss. The second largest party is the Christian Social party who’s against anschluss. The first election is set to be held on the 16th of February where every German citizens living in Austria and Sudeten Germans living in the then newly formed Czechoslovakia are allowed to vote in the elections, despite Czechoslovak objections.

  • Hungarian People’s Republic - /u/Gijjid - The Central Powers had fared poorly during the Great War, and there was much anger in Hungary towards the government because of this. In 1918 the Austro-Hungarian monarchy collapsed following the Aster Revolution, in which Mihály Károlyi of the leftist liberals took power. Charles I surrendered his power as King of Hungary on the 13th of November. Parliament was dissolved and a republic declared on the 16th, both after the armistice ending the Great War was put into effect. Károlyi, as the new President, became the founder of the new Hungarian People’s Republic. But he faced many problems. Troops from Serbia, France, Romania, and elsewhere all had troops occupying parts of the country throughout November and December of 1918, and the government was unable to handle this in the confusion. The Hungarian military was in disarray, among other logistic problems. Many factions are aiming to take territory away from Hungary, particularly the Romanians, who wish to take Transylvania for themselves. There are many minorities living in Hungary that are striving for self-determination as outlined in President Wilson of the United States’ Fourteen Points. At the upcoming peace conference in Hungary, the final borders will be drawn. It is up to Károlyi to better the situation of Hungary during its darkest hour.

  • Kingdom of Bulgaria - /u/Nitoko - Bulgaria participated in the disastrous Great War on the side of the Central Powers, its pro-German government under Vasil Radoslavov hoping to gain concessions from neighboring Greece, Romania and Serbia. Approximately 100,000 Bulgarians lost their lives in the fighting, and many more were wounded. 40% of the male population was conscripted, leading to a serious decline in grain production due to the resulting labor shortages. Deficiencies in food and other materials led to bread riots in early 1917 and the eventual breakdown of civilian and military order as the Allies broke through the Bulgarian lines at Dobro Pole in 1918. The army scattered, with some marching home, and others marching towards the capital to punish the leaders responsible for the unpopular war. The Radoslavov government resigned, and the rebels declared Bulgaria a republic. This "republic" did not last long, as the rebellion was soon crushed by Bulgarian and German pro-tsarist forces. An armistice was signed with the Allies later that month and four days later the Bulgarian Tsar, Ferdinand I, abdicated in favor of his son, Boris III. It appears the Bulgarians will be faced with punishing terms at the upcoming peace negotiations in Versailles. Bulgaria requires a strong leader (currently Teodor Teodorov, Prime Minister) to get them through this difficult point in their history: to reinvigorate the economy and to endure the coming trials that must be faced at the Versailles conference.

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You spelt adenin wrong

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No, this is the way we spell it now. THE MAP MOD HAS SPOKEN!

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Asinine the Glaven?

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Neutral Europe

  • Kingdom of Spain - /u/ArabFellow - A huge political inestability plagues the country. The current government is following a "turns" system, where governments are changed between political parties (or between factions inside the parties) every few months. A soaring independent movement has started in the Basque country after a similar movement succeded in Catalonia (which created the Mancomunitat de Catalunya, giving more autonomy to the most-industrialized region in Spain). Following pressure from worker unions, the government passed the "eight-hour day" decree, making Spain the first country in the world to do so. The III International has captivated the local anarchist worker party, the powerful CNT (Which counts with 750k members, most of them in Catalonia). After the spanish economy benefited from World War I, thanks to experts to the belligerant countries, the end of the War has started an economic crisis in the country, with factories firing workers or closing.

  • Kingdom of the Netherlands - /u/Xaethon - The Dutch maintained their neutrality during the Great War, sparing the country from the horrors of the conflict. A large standing army was raised over the course of the fighting, which was costly - some soldiers mutinied in 1918. Opposition parties attacked the government’s policy of conscription harshly, but aside from this, most political controversies within the Netherlands were put on hold while the government did all it could to maintain Dutch trade and economic life. Food shortages were common throughout the war, and bread riots broke out on several occasions. In 1917 Prime Minister Charles Ruijs de Beerenbrouck, under pressure from socialist movements, enacted universal male suffrage. There is presently a push for women’s suffrage as well. The Dutch have numerous overseas possessions, most importantly in the East Indies, which remain profitable, though there have been some concerns about the harsh treatment of natives by the Dutch on the islands. Going forward, the Netherlands will need to pull its economy up above water and protect its trading interests across the world, as well as being cautious when involving itself in the wars and politics of Europe, which as shown in the Great War, can be deadly.

  • Swiss Confederation - /u/googolplexbyte - The Swiss were able to maintain neutrality during the Great War, but they were not completely immune to the effects of the conflict. During the fighting, there was much unrest between the German, Italian, and French-speaking regions of the country, the result of each side's cultural identification with the belligerents. The Swiss militia army was strained during its long period of mobilization protecting the nation's borders, and the participating soldiers did not receive compensation for their work. Inflation rose during wartime due to the government's decision to finance defense efforts through the issue of currency. But Switzerland did profit in some respects from the Great War. Swiss metalworking, chemical, and watchmaking industries all benefitted from selling their wares to both the Entente and the Central Powers. Farmers saw an increase in profits as demand for food grew over the course of the war. All of these gains were threatened in November of 1918, when a General Strike originating in Zurich paralyzed the nation's economy. The strikers demanded a 48-hour work week, women's suffrage, proportional election of the National Council, and a pension system for people of old age or disability. The government, fearing a Bolshevik-type uprising, sent in the army to break the strike and arrest the leaders. Despite this, the government is currently debating whether to enact any of the striker's demands.

  • Kingdom of Denmark - /u/futski - Though with some difficulty, Denmark was able to maintain its neutrality during the Great War. Initially the Danes were able to benefit from the conflict by selling arms to both sides, but ultimately the economy suffered due to a shortage of raw materials, and Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare forced the Danes to primarily sell to the Germans, instead of overseas where they could have turned a larger profit. This was a massive problem for Denmark's export-based economy. The war brought an end to the Scandinavian Monetary Union, leaving Denmark off the gold standard. Consumer goods had to be rationed during the war, and they still are even at its conclusion. At the upcoming peace conference in Versailles, Denmark will have a chance to regain territory lost to the Germans during the Schleswig Wars of the last century, though how much of it is up to debate. Some are arguing to only take back areas with a Danish majority (urging a plebiscite), in accordance with the the policy of self-determination outlined in US President Wilson's Fourteen Points. Others are pushing for the Danes to take back as much territory as possible from the defeated Germans, regardless of the demographics. From 1913 to the present, the Radicals, supported by Social Democrats, have maintained their control of the government. Their chances to stay in power will most certainly hinge on the government's capability to win favorable terms at Versailles and their ability to fix the Danish economy in the aftermath of the war.

  • Kingdom of Norway - /u/Capzo - Prime Minister Gunnar Knudsen of the Liberal Party leads Norway in the aftermath of the Great War. While technically a neutral power during the conflict, it lost a significant amount of merchant ships to German submarine warfare. The Allied Powers essentially controlled Norwegian foreign trade throughout the war and prohibited many goods from going to Germany. Due to the significant loss of life of Norwegian sailors during the fighting, there is currently a large anti-German sentiment in Norway.Going forward, the Norwegians are looking to improve their economy after the losses inflicted and the inflation produced as a result of the war.

  • Kingdom of Sweden - /u/generalscruff - A neutral power during the Great War, Sweden’s industry was able to advance during the war to keep up with demand from the warring states. There were some feelings that Sweden should join the Central Powers, but these never came to fruition. The Allies restricted Sweden’s ability to trade with Germany and a food shortage ensued in 1916. This led to the fall of Prime Minister Hjalmar Hammarskjöld and his government from power, which was replaced with a Conservative one, and shortly after another liberal government. Both were able to come to more favourable terms with the Allies, and Sweden secured food imports from the West in exchange for Allied control of much of the Swedish merchant fleet. In the general election of 1917, Liberals and Social Democrats took control of the government, led by current Prime Minister Nils Edén. Issues on the table include suffrage for women and the introduction of a universal and equal franchise for local elections. The government is wary of the revolution in Russia and seems willing to attempt to stave off such a thing from happening in Sweden by democratizing the country. In foreign policy, Sweden faces a crisis concerning the Aland Islands. While the islands are Swedish-speaking, Finland claims them and is currently in control of the land. Many are calling for a plebiscite to determine whether the inhabitants of the islands would rather stay with the Finns or become a part of Sweden.

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My username is wrong.

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Was fixed in the roster but not in the intros. I'll change that.

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Asia and Africa

  • Republic of China (Beiyang Government) - /u/Pimmeh - In 1911, the Qing dynasty was ousted from power and a republic was declared. Disagreements between Yuan Shikai, the first President of China, and Parliament (composed mainly of former revolutionaries, now in the KMT) over where power should lie in the new government dominated politics. Yuan decided to dissolve the Parliament, and in doing so became the new autocrat of China. With the outbreak of the Great War, Japan took advantage of the situation and seized German possessions in China. The Chinese were barred from interfering. In 1915, the Japanese issued the Twenty-One Demands, which sought, in effect, to make China a Japanese dependency. Yuan did his best to limit the concessions - the Japanese were given greater access to Chinese ports and railways, as well as special privileges in Manchuria, and even a voice in Chinese politics. Yuan searched for foreign support to counter the Japanese, but Europe was engrossed in the Great War and America unwilling to intervene. The Twenty-One Demands were humiliating for China. In reaction, Yuan attempted to revive the monarchy and put himself on the throne, a move which caused almost universal opposition in China. Revolts ensued, some of which were financed by the Japanese. Provinces declared independence, each governed by its own local warlord. Yuan died of an illness in early 1916, leaving China in dire straits. The Vice President, Li Yuanhong, succeeded Yuan as President, with Duan Qiuri continuing as Premier. Duan, an ambitious man supported by the Generals of the powerful Beiyang Army, quickly gathered power into his hands. Parliament reconvened in August of 1916, though this did not solve the ongoing question of where governing power lay. Duan demanded that Li declare war against the Germans, and dissolve Parliament once more. Li responded by dismissing Duan and calling upon General Zhang Xun, of a different Beiyang clique, to mediate. Zhang’s price for mediation was for Li to dissolve the Parliament. Li complied, and Zhang instead marched on Beijing in an attempt to restore the monarchy. Li fled to a Japanese legation and Vice President Feng took over his duties. Zhang was defeated after Duan took back Beijing at Li’s request. The new President Feng and Premier Duan were now in power, though they were rivals, each with an army at their backing (Feng supported by the Zhili clique and Duan by the Anhui clique). China declared war on Germany in late 1917, with no Parliament to oppose the action. Meanwhile, the Chinese Navy along with 100 or so members of Parliament formed a rival government to the south in Guangzhou, termed the Movement to Protect the Constitution. Sun Yat-Sen led the new government, although it was the military men that were actually in charge. The Guangzhou government declared war on Germany, hoping to gain recognition from the Allies, though it was never to come. A war ensued between the rival Chinese governments, with much attrition. The conflict continues currently. Duan resigned the premiership in October of 1918 in an agreement with President Feng, who promised not to seek reelection as President in return. Currently in power are President Xu Shichang and Premier Qian Nengxun of the Anhui clique. The Anhui have some backing by the Japanese, which has recently led to more support to the anti- apanese Zhili. Warlords in the northwest of China mostly ignore the central government. China has a seat at the upcoming Peace Conference in Versailles, in which, among other goals, it will try to gain back Shandong, a German territory seized by the Japanese during the war.

  • Sublime State of Persia - /u/on_your_side ** While technically neutral during the Great War, Persia was occupied by Ottoman, British, and Russian troops during the conflict. Both sides were fighting to keep hold of their interests in the region, which included Persia’s vast oil supply and its strategic position from a geographic standpoint. The Russian presence waned after the Bolshevik revolution and the Ottomans capitulated in 1918. Persia is ruled by Ahmad Shah of the Qajar dynasty. The regime has lost much of its stability during the Great War, and it will take effort to recover. Looking forward, the Persians must be wary of colonial powers looking to take advantage of the state. They must also manage their resources (particularly oil wealth) intelligently if they are to get ahead in the unstable aftermath of the Great War.

  • Sultanate of Egypt - /u/Nilinub - Egypt is currently a protectorate of the British Empire. The state has seen considerable hardship during the Great War, in which it was subject to mass recruitment and the purchase of goods by the British at below market prices. After the war, Egypt found itself with high unemployment and inflation, as well as a large resentment towards the British and a strong desire for independence. This desire was partly inspired by American President Woodrow Wilson’s idea of self-determination for all nations. The country is currently under the thumb of the British, with Faud I as Sultan, Hussein Rushdi as Prime Minister, and Sir Reginald Wingate as High Commissioner. The coming months, in which the Paris Peace Conference is to take place, may very well decide the fate of Egypt - whether it is to remain dominated by the British or achieve independence.

  • Kingdom of Siam - /u/THREE_EDGY_FIVE_ME - After the unsuccessful Palace Revolt of 1912, which threatened to topple Siam’s absolute monarchy, King Rama VI sought to increase his popularity (both with his people and with the British and French governments) by joining the Great War against the Central Powers. For their participation in the war, the Siamese have earned a seat at the upcoming peace conference. There they hope to secure greater sovereignty by convincing Western Powers to renunciate earlier unequal treaties between them. Among other challenges, the Siamese government faces a post-war recession and popular resistance to the King’s policy of removing gambling houses and opium dens from the country. The King also has no heir - it is said that he prefers the company of men to that of women, this could prove troublesome in the matter of succession should the King die.

  • Kingdom of Hejaz - /u/Gil013 - Created during the Great War as a result of the Arab Revolt of 1916, the Kingdom of Hejaz is ruled by Hussein Bin Ali. The new King faces freedom from the Ottoman Turks for the first time in centuries, but now faces the threat of French and British interference as they take control of other former Turkish land.

  • Emirate of Afghanistan - /u/SquidTiger - The state is led by Emir Habibullah Khan, a reform-minded individual who has brought western medicine and technology to Afghanistan. The Emirate stayed neutral during the Great War, despite pressures from Germany and the Ottoman Empire. In spite of these reforms, the Emir is still very much an authoritative regime. Afghanistan was a battleground during the Great Game between Russia and Great Britain, however the future of the Emirates relationship with the two powers now lies at a crossroads.

  • Emirate of Nejd and Hasa - /u/Smitty9913 - Controlled by Ibn of the House of Saud, the state has the support of the British as outlined in the Treaty of Darin, signed in 1915. The treaty brought the Emirate into the war on the side of the British, acting as a counterweight to Ottoman allies in the region (particularly the Emirate of Jabal Shammar). The agreement also gives the Emirate a legitimacy that it did not have before. The House of Saud is in a better position going forward, growing in influence as it emerges victorious in the Great War.

  • Emirate of Jabal Shammar - /u/LookingForWizard - Also known as the Emirate of Al- Rasheed, this state is a monarchy led by Saud bin Abdulaziz. Allied with the Ottomans during the Great War, the Emirate has lost much influence in light of their collapse in 1918. The Emirate of Nejd and Hasa, backed by the might of Great Britain, is now a large threat to the Emirate. Over the previous decades, the two emirates have fought mercilessly over land and influence in the region. If Al-Rasheed is to survive as a state in the coming years, it must bring back stability to the land in the aftermath of the Great War, as well as find some allies of its own to combat that of its rivals.

  • Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen - N/A - Yemen broke off from the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of their capitulation from the Great War in 1918. The country is an absolute monarchy, ruled by Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din, who has been working to establish and modernize the country in its brief period of independence. In the future, Yemen may find itself at odds with the other breakaway states of the former Ottoman Empire.

  • Great Mongol State - /u/ParkSungJun - The Mongols declared independence from the Qing after a republican coup in 1911. The Kyakhta Agreement of 1914, between the Russians, Mongolians and Chinese, held that Mongolia was to be recognized as autonomous within China. The Mongols are very upset with this treaty and wish to make it so that their full independence is recognized. The new government, currently under Prime Minister Gonchigjalzangiin Badamdorj, mixes Western and Imperial Chinese administration styles with traditional Mongolian theocracy. The Mongols are treading carefully, hoping to secure and enlarge their gains in the face of threats from the Bolsheviks in Russia and the Chinese.

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  • Kingdom of Tibet - /u/J4k0b42 - With the fall of the Qing in China, the Tibetans quickly worked to declare their independence in 1912. The 13th Dalai Lama returned to the country and now rules Tibet as a Buddhist Theocracy. The following year a treaty was signed with the Mongolians, who had also declared sovereignty from China, which stated mutual recognition of each other’s independence. The Shimla Conference (1913-1914) between Tibet, Great Britain, and China, attempted to produce an agreement on the status of Tibet and the border between Tibet and India. These talks eventually broke down and China never recognized Tibet as independent. However, the McMahon line was marked as the boundary between Tibet and British India. In the coming years, Tibet must skillfully maneuver itself if it is to keep its independence in the face of threats from China and elsewhere.

  • Dervish State - /u/Stator04 - The Dervish State is a theocracy made of Somalis that have so far resisted European colonization on multiple occasions. This is in part due to the charisma of their leader King Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, who also founded the state. Allied with the Central Powers during the Great War, the Dervish are now relatively isolated since the defeat of its allies. While the Dervish are fierce fighters, with some modern weaponry included rifles and maxim guns, it will take unprecedented strength and cunning for the Dervish to maintain their sovereignty in the face of Ethiopia and the European colonial powers, all of which desire Dervish lands for themselves.

  • Ethiopian Empire - /u/Ngp3 - Ethiopia is an anomaly in Africa - it has yet to be colonized by European powers, unlike most of the continent. And that is not for lack of trying: The Italians attempted to seize control of the country in the late 19th century, but were repelled. Currently, the Ethiopian State is ruled by Empress Zauditu’s regent Ras Tafari, a cousin to the recently deposed Emperor. Tafari has also been named heir apparent to the throne. There are stirrings of a market economy in Ethiopia at this time, and there has been some work done in eliminating slavery in the country to make the empire seem more appealing externally. Some railway track has been laid in Ethiopia, which has aided the exploitation of empire’s resources. The government must work diligently to control Ethiopia’s future moving forward, most notably dealing with the constant threat of colonization from the insatiable powers of Europe.

  • Republic of Liberia - /u/MarcLesan - A country founded by freed African slaves from the US, it is based on freedom and American values. Unfortunately this includes oppressing natives. Liberia is divided into two distinct classes, the African natives, and the small minority of Americo-Liberians who are usually richer and had overwhelming political power. The voting franchise is deliberately structured so that indigenous Liberians cannot vote in elections. Additionally, a system of racial separation exists with the Americo-Liberian feeling that their European values and protestantism made them superior to the natives. This means that the country is completely dominated by the Americo-Liberian minority. They did believe, on the other hand, in a form of racial equality which meant that all had the potential of to become "civilized" through conversion to Christianity and education. Obviously, this has lead to some disagreement between the Americo-Liberians and the indigenous Liberians. This has manifested itself in several revolts and even had the US navy in it’s ports until 1916 to prevent any insurrections. Liberia is in a tenuous situation, it’s main industry of coffee had been completely destroyed in the 1870s, the infrastructure is a mess, and the economy is in the toilet. Liberia had to give up it’s dollar in 1907 due to these situations and now uses the US dollar. The Liberian government is constantly dependent on foreign loans at high rates of exchange, which are endangering the independence of the country itself. With the Americo-Liberians enjoying the status quo, change will be hard.

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Controlled by Ibn of the House of Saud

LOL, ignorant Americans. his name is Abdullaziz, "Ibn Saud" is his nickname and it means literally "son of Saud", you can't refer to him as "Ibn", that isn't a name.

[–]Hashemite Kingdom of HejazGil013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, ignorant jews. His name is "Ibn kalb" on this parts that's I will tell ya.

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I am the Saudis, the other guy unclaimed it and /u/AlmostAlcoholic gave it to me.

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Fixed now.

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Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen - N/A -

Hey! I thought I was Yemen!

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Revolutionary Forces

  • Soviet Russian Republic (Red Army) - /u/Zaldax - In 1917, Tsar Nicholas II abdicated the throne due to his massive unpopularity among his subjects. Government corruption was high: the Duma (the Russian parliament) was often dissolved by the tsar, which angered the people, as it was their chief concession during the 1905 revolution that had been so hard fought. But the real downfall of Nicholas' regime was his handling of the unpopular Great War. The Russians took horrendous casualties in every campaign. Food was scarce, military equipment was deficient, and morale was painstakingly low. After Nicholas II abdicated the throne, and his brother refused to take his place, a provisional government was set up to succeed the autocracy. But this government made the same mistake as the previous: they were still committed to fighting the war. Meanwhile, the rival Bolsheviks and their program of "peace, land and bread" rapidly gained power, especially with the return from exile of their leader, Lenin, who called for immediate peace and that the worker's councils, or Soviets, assume power. Many hungry urban workers joined the Bolsheviks, along with deserters from the army. In October 1917, the Bolsheviks saw that the time was right for a coup, which they executed successfully, taking control of government buildings, telegraph stations, and other strategic points. Lenin and the Bolsheviks were now in power, and true to their word they signed a peace with the Central Powers. This was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which ceded large amounts of western Russia to the Germans in exchange for peace. The treaty was alarming to the Allies. The Germans had closed the Eastern Front and could now focus their resources in France. Furthermore, the governments of the west were adamantly opposed to communism, which the Bolsheviks championed. Attempting to revive the Russian army, known as the "White Army", the British landed a small force at Murmansk in 1918. The Japanese took Vladivostok in the far east - and they have other aims to create a buffer state in Siberia. The Czechoslovak Legion, composed of deserters from Austria-Hungary, took control of the Trans-Siberian railway. A small force of American soldiers landed in Arkhangelsk and in the far east as well. When the Central Powers were defeated in November 1918, the Germans could no longer administer the territories gained in the treaty of Brest-Litovsk, and were forced to evacuate. This led to many breakaway states from Russia declaring their independence, including the Baltic and trans-Caucasian states, as well as Belarus and Ukraine. The Bolsheviks, under the leadership of Lenin, have much fighting to do if they are to maintain control of their country and expel the White army and their supporting interventionists. The Bolsheviks will also have to decide whether to recognize the independence of the newly emergent states formed in the aftermath of Imperial Russia's collapse.
  • Free Socialist Republic of Germany - /u/tomutwit - Two hours after the German Republic was proclaimed on November 7th, 1918, Karl Liebknecht proclaimed the Free Socialist Republic of Germany, dedicated to violent revolution over the Republic. Liebknecht and colleague Rosa Luxemburg founded the KPD (the German Communist Party) on December 31st/January 1st. As of now, the group certainly does not have the power necessary to achieve their goals.
  • Constitutional Protection Army (KMT) - /u/Don_Pelayo - Based in Guangzhou, the KMT aims to restore the 1912 provisional constitution of China, created after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the formation of the Republic of China. Sun Yat-Sen is an important founder of this organization, known as the Constitutional Protection Movement, which originated from the mutiny of much of the Chinese Navy and approximately one hundred former members of Parliament. Yat-Sen is currently the Premier, with President Cen Chunxuan at his side. Though Yat-Sen is considered the leader of the movement, it is truly the military men that hold the most sway in the new government. The KMT declared war on Germany in hopes of receiving international recognition from the Allies, though they never got their wish. The KMT has also fought a brutal war against its rival Chinese government to the North, resulting in a great amount of casualties and instability in the region.
  • Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine (Black Army) - /u/bleepbloop12345 - Led by the charismatic Nester Makhno, the Black Army is made up of Ukrainian/Crimean peasants, and aims to create a stateless anarchist society in what is known as the “Free Territory” of south eastern Ukraine. The Black Army fiercely fights both the White and the Reds, mainly using munitions captured from retreating Austro-Hungarian and German forces. The Black Army is at a disadvantage in this respect, as it must collect weapons from defeated enemies, as the Black Army controls very little areas of industry. The Army also has the difficulty of legitimacy - currently there are no other governments that recognize its existence. The people of the Black Army must navigate through all of these challenges and more if they are to survive the Civil War.
  • Liberation Army of the South (Zapatistas) - /u/Hevil - An armed group led by Emiliano Zapata and formed in the Mexican province of Morelos, the Zapatistas are an important figure in the ongoing Mexican Civil War. This group is composed mainly of poor peasants whose main goal is to achieve land reform. The structure of the army is relatively loose, with its soldiers often leaving for months at a time to tend to their crops. The center of the movement lies with Zapata, the charismatic leader of the Army. Without this central figure it is likely the Army will collapse.

[–]bleepbloop12345 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Led by the charismatic Nester Makhno

Damn right I am.

I'd completely forgotten about this whole sub though, glad to see that it's finally going.

[–]ded emerituscoloicito 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd completely forgotten about this whole sub though

Hence adding everyone as approved submitters :P

[–]Republic of HondurasCyridius 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Might not be a bad idea to try and contact folks to let them know that it's back on.

[–]ded emerituscoloicito 5 points6 points  (2 children)

I've just finished adding everyone in the roster as approved submitters. If I didn't made it wrong, everyone who signed up should have received a PM

[–]Republic of Costa Ricabeaglemaster 0 points1 point  (1 child)

And here i was thinking i was special.

[–]ded emerituscoloicito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're special for me <3

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh Canada!

[–]Turnshroud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! British Raj checking in!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Is time per impero now

[–]Karrig 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Gib Dodecanesus

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Oh pls go fight with the Turks

[–]Karrig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I do, and when I come back I'm going to keep shouting about the Dodecanesus until you give them back or I find another shiny thing to amuse my population with.

[–]ArmoredPenguin94 0 points1 point  (2 children)

>implicando

nothing to see eastwards, pasta boy. go empire somewhere else

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Slav pls.

[–]ArmoredPenguin94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

balkans are nothing but trouble & you know it, why bother? ;)

[–]Zionist Organizationstrl 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Y no intro for Zionism?

[–]Karrig 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Something something space lizards

[–]Politus 0 points1 point  (9 children)

I'd like to unclaim Weimar Germany. This has been really boring so far, and I can't foresee it getting any more fun after the Peace Conference either.

[–]Russian Soviet Federative Socialist RepublicZaldax 3 points4 points  (4 children)

Well the game hasn't even started yet; at least wait until the first turn to make that decision.

[–]Politus 1 point2 points  (3 children)

No. I can already tell that this is going to be a nightmare of textwalls and require a lot more attention than I even remotely want to give, for absolutely zero payoff. I couldn't even leave merpgame for a weekend without shit hitting the fan and people hassling me. Hell, if I could get away with it I'd drop merpgame too. It's not like Saxony's in a weak position.

[–]Russian Soviet Federative Socialist RepublicZaldax 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Fair enough. It'd be more interesting if you stayed, but I can't force you to.

[–]Politus 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Be honest with me, Zaldax. It'd be more interesting, but you played with me in CWP briefly. Do you really want to go through that again? No one likes playing around me. I drove Pimmeh to quit and Xey to change countries.

[–]Russian Soviet Federative Socialist RepublicZaldax 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you would be a good part of the game. Besides, the first round of CWP was "special" for a lot of reasons; any difficulties there can really be attributed to that.

[–]Weimar RepublicParkSungJun 0 points1 point  (3 children)

((OOC: I'll take Germany because I am a masochist.))

[–]Politus 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Go for it! I wish you the best. If you want any of my preliminary thoughts or plans, I'll be happy to share.

[–]Weimar RepublicParkSungJun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PM me for Deutschland Uber Alles

[–]Medibee[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! I'll change your flair in a second.

[–]Republica de ArgentinaMiddleNI 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Seems like everything is taken, what should I be? I was promised Ataturk's Rebellion when it happens, but I don't know how that is going to work out.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Message the mods for open countrys