Misai wrote:IC nation name: The Republic of Aikawa
Capital: Osamushi
Government type: Constitutional Republic
RP population: 180 mil
Ethnic Group(s): !Japanese (Aikawan)
Language(s): !Japanese (Aikawan)
GDP per capita (USD): 19,207
HDI: 0.902
Brief background of nation (or IIWiki): A series of local kingdoms unified in the late 900s. The following period is relatively peaceful marked by small expansions into the Misai archipelago. Following the arrival of Asuran powers into Aikawa, it is forced to grant concessions to these foreign powers with Midrasia and Cuirpthe rising as the most influential powers. The failure of the Aikawan aristocracy to defend the nation leads to the rise of the reform faction that was strongly inspired by the model of the Midrasian Republic. The reforms eventually culminate in the declaration of the Republic of Aikawa and in a period of further cultural and economic reform where the new republic attempts to radically westernize even going as far as to ban traditional styles of clothing in the workplace. In the First Great War Aikawa sides with Midrasia thereby gaining control of previous Cuirpthean territory with even the Protectorate of Misai joining the republic.
The fast cultural and economic change within the republic leads to the disenfranchisement of several groups of people. Eventually, these disenfranchised groups work together in order to orchestrate a military coup d'état. The new military government of Aikwaw begins a process of forced integration of its outer territories which leads to rebellions in Misai and Fonualei. The military government, increasingly unpopular on the mainland and faced with the prospect of international intervention against Aikawa, is replaced by the Pacifist faction that begins peace talks with both sides. Although granting independence to both movements, the government decides to hold on to some of its Savai holdings as the area is primarily inhabited by the mainland Aikawans rather than the Misainese alongside economic concerns. With the military government ousted the subsequent task for Aikawa has been to repair its international image committing itself to a policy of peace and democracy.
Map claim (Imgur):(Image) Blue = Misai and Red = Daisho
Geography and climate of nation: Subtropical and continental climate.
How will your nation fit within the existing regional power structure? (strengths/weaknesses): The strength of Aikawa is its economy and cultural reach. The Aikawan economy is heavily reliant on large national government-supported corporations. However, faced with an ever-ageing population and a stagnating economy the country is struggling to keep up its influence with newer emerging powers. The military of Aikawa is strictly for defensive purposes where any increase of the military's power is met with heavy protest. Diplomatically Aikawa struggles from its past as even its closest country Misai seeks reassurances from other countries.
If asked to reduce the strength of your nation, how would you do so?: Reduce population and GDP per capita
How did you hear about Aeia? Previous nations in the region
What other nations do you use on NS? Shffahkia, Mihi Mai Ra
Roleplay sample (Optional, though required for claiming a more powerful role): Newsroom for Shffahkia in Eurth
Any other info you wish to add (Optional): I don't know if the small islands north of Misai have already been claimed but I claimed them just in case.
First acceptance.