2024: AGE OF SUPERPOWERS [OOC | COBALT NETWORK SPONSORED]

[Atrilan]

Wonderful. You want to join our Discord? Most OOC activity will likely be directed there.

I shall in a moment

Wonderful. Also, nice post.

[Waztaskio]

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Nationstates Name Waztaskio
Nation Name Federative Republic of Brazil
Roleplay example link N/A

Capital Brasília
Type of Government Federal presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) Manuel Barbosa
Image of Leader

Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] N/A
Executive Title President
Religion Breakdown 64.6% Catholic
22.2% Protestant
8.0% Irreligion
2.0% Spiritism
3.2% Others
Flag https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... il.svg.png
National Anthem - N/A

Public Goals Eradicating Corruption, Reforming Judiciary, Economic Growth.
Private Goals Become active in world affairs, make Brazil the dominant power in South America, remain internationally neutral in a sense.

Total military size

• Total: 1,300,000
• Army: 1,100,000 (400,000 Active, 700,000 Reserves)
• Navy: 100,000 (30,000 Marines included)
• Air Force: 100,000 (60,000 Active, 40,000 Reserves)

Breakdown of ground sector

• Tanks - 470
• AFV's - 1,800
• Self Propelled Artillery - 220
• Towed Artillery - 600
• Rocket Projectors - 200

Breakdown of naval sector

• 6 Destroyers
• 12 Frigates
• 9 Corvettes
• 12 Submarines
• 50 Patrol Craft
• 8 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector

• 55 Fighter Aircraft
• 150 Attack Aircraft
• 400 Transport Aircraft
• 200 Trainer Aircraft
• 50 Attack Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE] United States, Germany
Extra military information Conscription has been abolished in 2023, with the money saved going into defense technology projects along with an overall downsize. 2.2% of the GDP is spent on defense. An big increase from previous years.


Currency Brazilian Real
Currency and value of currency compared to USD 1 Real, 0.30 USD.
Major import/export partners United States, European Union, China, Argentina, South Korea, Japan

Major Domestic Issues Corruption, Unpopular Democracy, Economic Recovery.
Major Foreign Issues Brazil-Argentine Relations, Dissolution of NATO, European and Global Developments, Chinese-Latin America Trade.

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION After the year 2011, the Brazilian economy tanked by 40%. Jobs were lost, people were afraid, and the government seemed ill-prepared to deal with the numerous disturbances affecting it's once growing economy. President Dilma Rousseff, attempted to mitigate such factors to no avail and in the later parts of 2015 impeachment proceedings were initiated against her corrupt government. During this time, a rather young professor Manuel Barbosa, irritated with the state of corruption within all levels of the Brazilian government began to launch an anti-corruption campaign. Despite President Michel Temer rising to the presidency after the successful impeachment in 2016, Barbosa aligned himself with the Brazilian Democratic Movement, the least corrupt major party in the country and propositioned himself to become a front-runner for the 2018 elections. After a highly contested 2018 vote, Barbosa lost the election but had cemented his reputation in the country as a reformer, and began to establish the Brazilian Democratic Movement as force to be reckon with on a self-made doctrine of "Barboism." Which follows a few guiding principles.

• Pro-Democracy
• Anti-Corruption
• Economic Liberalism (State intervention, protection of private expansion.)
• National Renewal (Brazlian Nationalism)

In the year 2022, President Temer was again up for re-election for his second term which he flat out lost to Barbosa by a wide margin due to his unpopular economic policies and Barbosa was sworn in as the President of Brazil. Within months, Barbosa engaged in measures to decrease the amount of public spending, restore confidence in the Brazilian Market, and end the high-levels of corruption present in the government. In 2012 a bill was introduced to eliminate the one year conscription which narrowly passed, allowing the old funding for such a large amount of manpower to be directed into more science and technology for the armed forces with the excess being directed into other areas. Barbosa also ended a lot of what is known as "The Brazil Cost," by eradicating certain government departments and agencies deemed ineffective, lowering taxes, establishing a large Anti-Corruption Initiative within the Federal Police, increased infrastructure spending, and taking a more active role in directing the policy of the National Congress which has garned him rather high approval ratings and support. Although this initiatives are just now being put into place, it is hoped that they will help curb public corruption and increase market competition, however there is still much work to be done.

[Labstoska]

I'm going to be away for a good part of the week so if I don't post much at all then that's why.

[Xcom Federation]

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Nationstates Name - Xcom Federation
Nation Name - Republic of Singapore
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Singapore
Type of Government - Parliamentary republic
Head of State(s) - Simon Sng
Image of Leader -
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] - People's Action Party (PAP)
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Buddhist 32.5%, Muslim 24.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8%
Flag -
National Anthem - Majulah Singapura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdb_O91d92M

Public Goals - Increase Economic output with new technologies
Private Goals - Increase its terrority

Total military size - 272,000 (active, including 35,000 conscripts) 950,000+ (reserve)
Breakdown of ground sector - 200 MBT
657 Armoured vehicles
200 Artillery (includes self-propelled and MLRS)
Breakdown of naval sector - 2 destroyers
12 Frigates
7 Corvettes
5 Submarines
7 patrol ships
4 Amphibious transport docks
6 missile gunboats
Breakdown of airforce sector - 120 Multirole Fighters
16 Attack
5 AWACs
7 MPA
17 Tankers
21 Transport
34 Attack Helicopters
57 Other Helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- Sweden,Israel,Germany, USA, Britain
Extra military information - Small but extremely well trained. Its forces are always on the lookout for foreign treats


Currency - SGD
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -1 Singapore Dollar = 0.75 US Dollar
Major import/export partners - USA,China, Japan, Israel, Malaysia and South Korea.

Major Domestic Issues - Overpopulation and Aging population
Major Foreign Issues - Encroachment of China's influnce and threat of foreign powers

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION -

The 2000s have been a great time for Singapore with a booming economy and strong government but by 2015 things have started to slow down drastically. The economy began to stagnate and the cost of living kept increasing. The government managed to revive the economy by increasing investments in new technologies and encouraged startup businesses to expand.
Discreetly, the Singapore Security and Intelligence Division or SID began bribing officials in Malaysia to gain access to better trade deals and resources. The Collapse of NATO and rise of both Russia and China and the insolation of the USA heavily concerned the leadership and soon the begun unbarking on a rearmament program increasing its defense spending and improving its training. Their aim to make sure any aggressor would think twice when attacking.
In 2016 with civil unrest rampant in Malaysia after corruption scandals detailing bribes made to the Prime minister of Malaysia and Sudi Arabia its economy tanked by 30% as their major export palm oil could not keep up with the low oil prices, its fragile currency devalued even further. Any reforms attempted by the government failed due to rampant corruption and sabotages by the SID.
When everything looked lost to the Malaysian government that is when Singapore lead by at the time Prime minister Lee hisen Long came to the Government with a plan, a merger much like the one they tried in the 1960s which lead to Singapore's independence in the first place but this time under Singapore. There wasn't much choice for the Malaysians they were unpopular and had no money left, some did recommend a deal with the Singaporeans but now it was either accept or a slow eventual collapse.
With the Signing of the deal on June 1, 2019, the Federation of Malaysia ceased to exist. the Republic of Singapore was no longer a city-state but a major player in South East Asia. The Capital had been set in Singapore and in the next 5 years, things did not look well. The management of overseas territories proved hard as crack down on corruption exhausted the supply of competent bureaucrats and reorganization of major institutions took a toll on the economy and reconstruction efforts.
Only now can reconstruction truely begin to take shape.

[Atrilan]

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Nationstates Name Waztaskio
Nation Name Federative Republic of Brazil
Roleplay example link N/A

Capital Brasília
Type of Government Federal presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) Manuel Barbosa
Image of Leader

(Image)

Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] N/A
Executive Title President
Religion Breakdown 64.6% Catholic
22.2% Protestant
8.0% Irreligion
2.0% Spiritism
3.2% Others
Flag https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... il.svg.png
National Anthem - N/A

Public Goals Eradicating Corruption, Reforming Judiciary, Economic Growth.
Private Goals Become active in world affairs, make Brazil the dominant power in South America, remain internationally neutral in a sense.

Total military size

• Total: 1,300,000
• Army: 1,100,000 (400,000 Active, 700,000 Reserves)
• Navy: 100,000 (30,000 Marines included)
• Air Force: 100,000 (60,000 Active, 40,000 Reserves)

Breakdown of ground sector

• Tanks - 470
• AFV's - 1,800
• Self Propelled Artillery - 220
• Towed Artillery - 600
• Rocket Projectors - 200

Breakdown of naval sector

• 6 Destroyers
• 12 Frigates
• 9 Corvettes
• 12 Submarines
• 50 Patrol Craft
• 8 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector

• 55 Fighter Aircraft
• 150 Attack Aircraft
• 400 Transport Aircraft
• 200 Trainer Aircraft
• 50 Attack Helicopters

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE] United States, Germany
Extra military information Conscription has been abolished in 2023, with the money saved going into defense technology projects along with an overall downsize. 2.2% of the GDP is spent on defense. An big increase from previous years.


Currency Brazilian Real
Currency and value of currency compared to USD 1 Real, 0.30 USD.
Major import/export partners United States, European Union, China, Argentina, South Korea, Japan

Major Domestic Issues Corruption, Unpopular Democracy, Economic Recovery.
Major Foreign Issues Brazil-Argentine Relations, Dissolution of NATO, European and Global Developments, Chinese-Latin America Trade.

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION After the year 2011, the Brazilian economy tanked by 40%. Jobs were lost, people were afraid, and the government seemed ill-prepared to deal with the numerous disturbances affecting it's once growing economy. President Dilma Rousseff, attempted to mitigate such factors to no avail and in the later parts of 2015 impeachment proceedings were initiated against her corrupt government. During this time, a rather young professor Manuel Barbosa, irritated with the state of corruption within all levels of the Brazilian government began to launch an anti-corruption campaign. Despite President Michel Temer rising to the presidency after the successful impeachment in 2016, Barbosa aligned himself with the Brazilian Democratic Movement, the least corrupt major party in the country and propositioned himself to become a front-runner for the 2018 elections. After a highly contested 2018 vote, Barbosa lost the election but had cemented his reputation in the country as a reformer, and began to establish the Brazilian Democratic Movement as force to be reckon with on a self-made doctrine of "Barboism." Which follows a few guiding principles.

• Pro-Democracy
• Anti-Corruption
• Economic Liberalism (State intervention, protection of private expansion.)
• National Renewal (Brazlian Nationalism)

In the year 2022, President Temer was again up for re-election for his second term which he flat out lost to Barbosa by a wide margin due to his unpopular economic policies and Barbosa was sworn in as the President of Brazil. Within months, Barbosa engaged in measures to decrease the amount of public spending, restore confidence in the Brazilian Market, and end the high-levels of corruption present in the government. In 2012 a bill was introduced to eliminate the one year conscription which narrowly passed, allowing the old funding for such a large amount of manpower to be directed into more science and technology for the armed forces with the excess being directed into other areas. Barbosa also ended a lot of what is known as "The Brazil Cost," by eradicating certain government departments and agencies deemed ineffective, lowering taxes, establishing a large Anti-Corruption Initiative within the Federal Police, increased infrastructure spending, and taking a more active role in directing the policy of the National Congress which has garned him rather high approval ratings and support. Although this initiatives are just now being put into place, it is hoped that they will help curb public corruption and increase market competition, however there is still much work to be done.

I assume the party in power is the MDB. If it is, accepted.

I'm going to be away for a good part of the week so if I don't post much at all then that's why.

Alright, see you.

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Nationstates Name - Xcom Federation
Nation Name - Republic of Singapore
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Singapore
Type of Government - Parliamentary republic
Head of State(s) - Simon Sng
Image of Leader - (Image)
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] - People's Action Party (PAP)
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Buddhist 32.5%, Muslim 24.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8%
Flag - (Image)
National Anthem - Majulah Singapura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdb_O91d92M

Public Goals - Increase Economic output with new technologies
Private Goals - Increase its terrority

Total military size - 272,000 (active, including 35,000 conscripts) 950,000+ (reserve)
Breakdown of ground sector - 200 MBT
657 Armoured vehicles
200 Artillery (includes self-propelled and MLRS)
Breakdown of naval sector - 2 destroyers
12 Frigates
7 Corvettes
5 Submarines
7 patrol ships
4 Amphibious transport docks
6 missile gunboats
Breakdown of airforce sector - 120 Multirole Fighters
16 Attack
5 AWACs
7 MPA
17 Tankers
21 Transport
34 Attack Helicopters
57 Other Helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- Sweden,Israel,Germany, USA, Britain
Extra military information - Small but extremely well trained. Its forces are always on the lookout for foreign treats


Currency - SGD
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -1 Singapore Dollar = 0.75 US Dollar
Major import/export partners - USA,China, Japan, Israel, Malaysia and South Korea.

Major Domestic Issues - Overpopulation and Aging population
Major Foreign Issues - Encroachment of China's influnce and threat of foreign powers

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION -

The 2000s have been a great time for Singapore with a booming economy and strong government but by 2015 things have started to slow down drastically. The economy began to stagnate and the cost of living kept increasing. The government managed to revive the economy by increasing investments in new technologies and encouraged startup businesses to expand.
Discreetly, the Singapore Security and Intelligence Division or SID began bribing officials in Malaysia to gain access to better trade deals and resources. The Collapse of NATO and rise of both Russia and China and the insolation of the USA heavily concerned the leadership and soon the begun unbarking on a rearmament program increasing its defense spending and improving its training. Their aim to make sure any aggressor would think twice when attacking.
In 2016 with civil unrest rampant in Malaysia after corruption scandals detailing bribes made to the Prime minister of Malaysia and Sudi Arabia its economy tanked by 30% as their major export palm oil could not keep up with the low oil prices, its fragile currency devalued even further. Any reforms attempted by the government failed due to rampant corruption and sabotages by the SID.
When everything looked lost to the Malaysian government that is when Singapore lead by at the time Prime minister Lee hisen Long came to the Government with a plan, a merger much like the one they tried in the 1960s which lead to Singapore's independence in the first place but this time under Singapore. There wasn't much choice for the Malaysians they were unpopular and had no money left, some did recommend a deal with the Singaporeans but now it was either accept or a slow eventual collapse.
With the Signing of the deal on June 1, 2019, the Federation of Malaysia ceased to exist. the Republic of Singapore was no longer a city-state but a major player in South East Asia. The Capital had been set in Singapore and in the next 5 years, things did not look well. The management of overseas territories proved hard as crack down on corruption exhausted the supply of competent bureaucrats and reorganization of major institutions took a toll on the economy and reconstruction efforts.
Only now can reconstruction truely begin to take shape.

No. You did not double your already stretched reserves and you certainly didn't get away with just annexing Malaysia.

[Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire]

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Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size - 21,600
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector - 20
Breakdown of airforce sector - 8
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 500 franc (100 ariary)
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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[Nations United for Conquest]

12 PT-76 light tanks

Gotta love the PT-76

Though I think your apps formating is a bit off...

[Atrilan]

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Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size -
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector -
Breakdown of airforce sector -
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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[Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire]

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Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size -
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector -
Breakdown of airforce sector -
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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Total military size, naval breakdown, airforce breakdown, and currency value.

[Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire]

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Total military size, naval breakdown, airforce breakdown, and currency value.

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[Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire]

[DO NOT REMOVE : 68954012663]

Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size - 21,600
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector - 20 Aircraft Carriers
Breakdown of airforce sector - 8 Transport Aircraft
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 80 dollars (80 ariary)
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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[Baltijs Valsd]

[DO NOT REMOVE : 68954012663]

Nationstates Name - Baltijs Valsd
Nation Name - Saudi Arabia
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Riyadh
Type of Government - Theocratic Absolute Monarchy
Head of State(s) - King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Image of Leader - Here
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] - House of Saud
Executive Title - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
Religion Breakdown - Sunni (86%), Shia (14%)
Flag - Here
National Anthem - The Royal Salute

Public Goals - To diplomatically counter the Islamic Republic of Iran, to continue backing their allies in Yemen, to diversify the economy
Private Goals - To weaken the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammed bin Salman has aims to back a massive counter-attack against Iranian proxies across the Middle East

Total military size - 310,000 (275,000 Active, 35,000 Reserve
Breakdown of ground sector -
1210 Combat Tanks
5632 AFVs
547 Self-Propelled Artillery
444 Towed Artillery
371 Rocket Projectors

Breakdown of naval sector -
8 Frigates
5 Corvettes
12 Patrol Craft
5 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector -
192 Fighters
263 Attack Aircraft
261 Transport Aircraft
259 Trainer Aircraft
243 Helicopters
30 Attack Helicoptres

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- The United States
Extra military information - N/A


Currency - Riyal
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1 Riyal = 0.27 USD
Major import/export partners - China, Japan, USA, Germany, South Korea and India

Major Domestic Issues - Failing health of the King, Women's Rights
Major Foreign Issues - Cold War with Iran, Yemeni Civil War

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION - Saudi Arabia and Iran are often considered the two opposites of the Middle East. As Iran exports the Shia revolution to parts of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia works to maintain the status quo and promote fundamentalist Sunni. While the Iranians are vastly superior population wise, the Sauds have some of the highest sovereign wealths of any nation, and for good reason: the black gold lying under their feet. Oil put them in good graces with the west, and they have used that to their advantage. Whenever the Iran steps up to start a revolution, the Sauds respond with American weaponry to put down the revolution. Saudi Arabia manipulates the world around them for their own gain, turning the Middle East into a chess match.

With the failing health of the King, it looks like his heir, Mohammed bin Salman will succeed him. The young Crown Prince has grown in influence over the last half decade. With growing support from the military, clerics and liberal reformers alike, Salman envisions a golden era for Saudi Arabia, however it's not all rosy. His envisioned golden era will not be about peace and economic prosperity, not yet anyway. It will begin with the fall of Khomeini regime, and the raising of the Saudi flag over Tehran. Salman will do his bit to ensure that this is a glorious age for Sunni Islam, no matter what means he must take to achieve it.

[Waztaskio]

Well...got the post up as Brazil. Woohoo!

[Republic of the Cristo]

Well...got the post up as Brazil. Woohoo!

I didn't ever see Brazil talking to the Cameroonian president. When did that happen?

[Atrilan]

Well...got the post up as Brazil. Woohoo!

I didn't ever see Brazil talking to the Cameroonian president. When did that happen?

According to what I've been told, while I have yet to read the post, is that Pacificora greenlit it. If you want to do something like that, be sure to run it by him, like Waztaskio did.

[Atrilan]

[DO NOT REMOVE : 68954012663]

Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size - 21,600
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector - 20
Breakdown of airforce sector - 8
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 500 franc (100 ariary)
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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Compared to United States Dollar, not the Franc. It looks like the 500 Francs are 1701081.90 Ariary. Also... "20" naval sector and "8" airforce items is extremely vague. Twenty and eight of what... Aircraft carriers and sixth generation fighters?

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Nationstates Name - Baltijs Valsd
Nation Name - Saudi Arabia
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Riyadh
Type of Government - Theocratic Absolute Monarchy
Head of State(s) - King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Image of Leader - Here
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] - House of Saud
Executive Title - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
Religion Breakdown - Sunni (86%), Shia (14%)
Flag - Here
National Anthem - The Royal Salute

Public Goals - To diplomatically counter the Islamic Republic of Iran, to continue backing their allies in Yemen, to diversify the economy
Private Goals - To weaken the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammed bin Salman has aims to back a massive counter-attack against Iranian proxies across the Middle East

Total military size - 310,000 (275,000 Active, 35,000 Reserve
Breakdown of ground sector -
1210 Combat Tanks
5632 AFVs
547 Self-Propelled Artillery
444 Towed Artillery
371 Rocket Projectors

Breakdown of naval sector -
8 Frigates
5 Corvettes
12 Patrol Craft
5 Mine Warfare Vessels

Breakdown of airforce sector -
192 Fighters
263 Attack Aircraft
261 Transport Aircraft
259 Trainer Aircraft
243 Helicopters
30 Attack Helicoptres

Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- The United States
Extra military information - N/A


Currency - Riyal
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1 Riyal = 0.27 USD
Major import/export partners - China, Japan, USA, Germany, South Korea and India

Major Domestic Issues - Failing health of the King, Women's Rights
Major Foreign Issues - Cold War with Iran, Yemeni Civil War

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION - Saudi Arabia and Iran are often considered the two opposites of the Middle East. As Iran exports the Shia revolution to parts of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia works to maintain the status quo and promote fundamentalist Sunni. While the Iranians are vastly superior population wise, the Sauds have some of the highest sovereign wealths of any nation, and for good reason: the black gold lying under their feet. Oil put them in good graces with the west, and they have used that to their advantage. Whenever the Iran steps up to start a revolution, the Sauds respond with American weaponry to put down the revolution. Saudi Arabia manipulates the world around them for their own gain, turning the Middle East into a chess match.

With the failing health of the King, it looks like his heir, Mohammed bin Salman will succeed him. The young Crown Prince has grown in influence over the last half decade. With growing support from the military, clerics and liberal reformers alike, Salman envisions a golden era for Saudi Arabia, however it's not all rosy. His envisioned golden era will not be about peace and economic prosperity, not yet anyway. It will begin with the fall of Khomeini regime, and the raising of the Saudi flag over Tehran. Salman will do his bit to ensure that this is a glorious age for Sunni Islam, no matter what means he must take to achieve it.

Accepted. Blood and Oil, friend.

[Waztaskio]

Well...got the post up as Brazil. Woohoo!

I didn't ever see Brazil talking to the Cameroonian president. When did that happen?

It was greenlit by Pacifica. Talked it out fully before I did it.

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Nationstates Name - Shogunate of the Uzumaki Empire
Nation Name - Republic of Madagascar

Capital - Antananarivo
Type of Government - Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic
Head of State(s) - Anatole Fotomanantena
Image of Leader -

(Image)

Party in Power - Tiako I Madagasikara
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Protestant (45.8%)
Roman Catholic (38.1%)
Other Christian (1.1%)
Muslim (3%)
Folk religions (4.5%)
Unaffiliated (6.9%)
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - National Anthem of Madagascar

Public Goals - To prevent the Country from starting a political crisis or perhaps a coup. The government will also support healthcare and employment as well as abolishing clan wars between ethnic groups.
Private Goals - To keep the country neutral as long as possible and to prevent the country from collapsing.

Total military size - 21,600
Breakdown of ground sector - Tanks
12 PT-76 light tanks
Armored cars and APCs
~35 BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicles
20 M3A1 Scout Car
10 FV701 Ferret
8 M8 Greyhound
30 M3A1 half-track armored personnel carriers
Artillery
12 122-mm D-30 artillery pieces
5 105-mm M-101 artillery pieces
8 120-mm M-43 mortars
8+ 82-mm M-43 mortars
Anti-aircraft
50 14.5-mm ZPU-4 air defence guns
20 37-mm Type 55 air defence guns
Breakdown of naval sector - 20 Aircraft Carriers
Breakdown of airforce sector - 8 Transport Aircraft
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- N/A
Extra military information - Not really.


Currency - Malagasy ariary
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 80 dollars (80 ariary)
Major import/export partners - France 21.6%
United States 10.6%
Germany 8.8%
China 8.3%
Netherlands 5.7%
Canada 4.9%
Belgium 4.5%
Japan 4.4%
South Africa 4.1%

Major Domestic Issues - Outbreak of a Disease that have broke out 7 years ago. Civil unrest in Antananarivo have occur despite Anatole's victory in the Election as well as becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Madagascar at the age of 42 behind Andry Rajoelina.
Major Foreign Issues - N/A

History - In the Berlin Treaty, the British accepted the claims of France to exert its influence on Madagascar, and a treaty of alliance between France and Madagascar was signed in December 17, 1885 by Queen Ranavalona III.

Disagreements on the implementation of this treaty served as a pretext for the French invasion of 1895, which first met little resistance. The authority of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony, in power since 1864, had indeed become very unpopular with the public.

The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1890 in return for eventual British control over Zanzibar (subsequently part of Tanzania) and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. The intention of the French was initially to maintain the protectorate in order to control the economy and foreign relations of the island. But later, the outbreak of the Menalamba rebellion and the arrival of General Gallieni responsible to "pacify" the country 1896 led to the colonization of the island and the exile of the queen to Algeria.

Malagasy troops fought in France, Morocco, and Syria during World War II. Prior to the implementation of the Final Solution, Nazi Germany had considered the Madagascar Plan, which would have relocated European Jews to Madagascar. After France fell to the Germans in 1940, the Vichy government administered Madagascar until 1942, when British Empire troops occupied the strategic island in the Battle of Madagascar in order to preclude its seizure by the Japanese. The United Kingdom handed over control of the island to Free French Forces in 1943. In 1948, with French prestige at a low ebb, the French government, headed by Prime Minister Paul Ramadier of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) party, suppressed the Madagascar revolt, a nationalist uprising.

The French subsequently established reformed institutions in 1956 under the Loi Cadre (Overseas Reform Act), and Madagascar moved peacefully toward independence. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on October 14, 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. On 26 March 1960 France agreed to Madagascar becoming fully independent. On 26 June 1960 Madagascar became an independent country and Philibert Tsiranana became its first president. Tsiranana's rule represented continuation, with French settlers (or colons) still in positions of power. Unlike many of France's former colonies, the Malagasy Republic strongly resisted movements towards communism.

In 1972, protests against these policies came to a head and Tsiranana had to step down. He handed power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa of the army and his provisional government. This régime reversed previous policy in favour of closer ties with the Soviet Union.

On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the country, he died in an assassination while driving from the presidential palace to his home. Political power passed to Gilles Andriamahazo. On 15 June 1975, Lieutenant-Commander Didier Ratsiraka (who had previously served as foreign minister) came to power in a coup. Elected president for a seven-year term, Ratsiraka moved further towards socialism, nationalizing much of the economy and cutting all ties with France. These policies hastened the decline in the Madagascan economy that had begun after independence as French immigrants left the country, leaving a shortage of skills and technology behind. Ratsiraka's original seven-year term as President continued after his party (Avant-garde de la Révolution Malgache or AREMA) became the only legal party in the 1977 elections.

In the 1980s, Madagascar moved back towards France, abandoning many of its communist-inspired policies in favour of a market economy, though Ratsiraka still kept hold of power.

Eventually, opposition, both within and without, forced Ratsiraka to consider his position and in 1992 the country adopted a new and democratic constitution. The first multi-party elections came in 1993, with Albert Zafy defeating Ratsiraka.

Despite being a strong proponent of a liberal, free-market economy. Zafy ran on a ticket critical of the IMF and World Bank. During his presidency struggled to implement IMF and World Bank guidelines that were, on the short term, suicidal politically.

As president Zafy was frustrated by the restraints placed upon the powers of his office by the new constitution. His quest for increased executive power put him on a collision course with the parliament led by then Prime Minister Francisque Ravony. Zafy eventually won the power he sought after but suffered impeachment at the hands of the disenfranchised parliament in 1996 for violating the constitution by refusing to promulgate specific laws.

The ensuing elections saw a turnout of less than 50% and unexpectedly resulted in the re-election of Didier Ratsiraka. He moved further towards capitalism. The influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank led to widespread privatisation.

Opposition to Ratsiraka began to grow again. Opposition parties boycotted provincial elections in 2000, and the 2001 presidential election produced more controversy. The opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana claimed victory after the first round (in December) but the incumbent rejected this position. In early 2002 supporters of the two sides took to the streets and violent clashes took place. Ravalomanana claimed that fraud had occurred in the polls. After an April recount the High Constitutional Court declared Ravalomanana president. Ratsiraka continued to dispute the result but his opponent gained international recognition, and Ratsiraka had to go into exile in France, though forces loyal to him continued activities in Madagascar. Ravalomanana's I Love Madagascar party achieved overwhelming electoral success in December 2001 and he survived an attempted coup in January 2003. He used his mandate to work closely with the IMF and the World Bank to reform the economy, to end corruption and to realise the country's potential. Ratsiraka went on trial (in absentia) for embezzlement (the authorities charged him with taking $8m of public money with him into exile) and the court sentenced him to ten years' hard labour.

Ravalomanana is credited with improving the country's infrastructure, such as roads, along with making improvements in education and health, but has faced criticism for his lack of progress against poverty; purchasing power is said to have declined during his time in office. On November 18, 2006, his plane was forced to divert from Madagascar's capital during a return trip from Europe following reports of a coup underway in Antananarivo and shooting near the airport; however, this alleged coup attempt was unsuccessful.

Ravalomanana ran for a second term in the presidential election held on December 3, 2006. According to official results, he won the election with 54.79% of the vote in the first round; his best results were in Antananarivo Province, where he received the support of 75.39% of voters. He was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 2007.

Ravalomanana dissolved the National Assembly in July 2007, prior to the end of its term, following a constitutional referendum earlier in the year. Ravalomanana said that a new election needed to be held so that the National Assembly would reflect the changes made in this referendum.

He became involved in a political standoff after he closed the TV station belonging to Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina.

In January 2009, protests which then turned violent were organized and spearheaded by Andry Rajoelina, the mayor of the capital city of Antananarivo and a prominent opponent of President Ravalomanana.

The situation fundamentally changed on March 10, 2009 when army leaders forced the recently appointed defense secretary to resign (the previous one had decided to resign after the killings by the presidential guard on February 7, 2009). They also announced that they gave the opponents 72 hours to dialogue and find a solution to the crisis before they would take further action. This move came after the leaders of the main military camp had announced a day earlier that they would not execute orders coming from the presidency any more since their duty was to protect the people, and not to oppress them, as groups of the military had done over the last few days.

On 16 March, the army seized the presidential palace in the centre of Antananarivo. Ravalomanana was not in the palace at the time. He finally handed his resignation to the army, which then decided to hand over power to his fierce political rival, Andry Rajoelina.

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[Xcom Federation]

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Well tried to be be sneaky and it failed spectacularly XD . Back to my original plan.
I apolosize for even attempting that. It has been reworked
Nationstates Name - Xcom Federation
Nation Name - Republic of Singapore
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Singapore
Type of Government - Parliamentary republic
Head of State(s) - Simon Sng
Image of Leader -
Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] - People's Action Party (PAP)
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown - Buddhist 42.5%, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8%
Flag -
National Anthem - Majulah Singapura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdb_O91d92M

Public Goals - Increase Economic output with new technologies
Private Goals - Increase its terrority

Total military size - 72,000 (active, including 35,000 conscripts) 950,000+ (reserve)
Breakdown of ground sector - 200 MBT
657 Armoured vehicles
200 Artillery (includes self-propelled and MLRS)
Breakdown of naval sector - 12 Frigates
7 Corvettes
4 Submarines
7 patrol ships
4 Amphibious transport docks
6 missile gunboats
Breakdown of airforce sector - 120 Multirole Fighters
3 AWACs
7 MPA
15 Tankers
21 Transport
24 Attack Helicopters
57 Other Helicopters
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]- Sweden,Israel,Germany, USA, Britain
Extra military information - Small but extremely well trained. Its forces are always on the lookout for foreign treats


Currency - SGD
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -1 Singapore Dollar = 0.75 US Dollar
Major import/export partners - USA,China, Japan, Israel, Malaysia and South Korea.

Major Domestic Issues - Overpopulation and Aging population
Major Foreign Issues - Encroachment of China's influnce and threat of foreign powers

History [MUST LINE UP WITH HISTORY IN "STATUS" SECTION, NOT SET IN STONE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY OPs, WRITE IT LIKE IT'S GOING IN THE "STATUS" SECTION -The 2000s have been a great time for Singapore with a booming economy and strong government but by 2015 things have started to slow down drastically. The economy began to stagnate and the cost of living kept increasing. The government managed to revive the economy by increasing investments in new technologies and encouraged startup businesses to expand.
Discreetly, the Singapore Security and Intelligence Division or SID began bribing officials in Malaysia to gain access to better trade deals and resources. The Collapse of NATO and rise of both Russia and China and the insolation of the USA heavily concerned the leadership and soon the begun unbarking on a rearmament program increasing its defense spending and improving its training. Their aim to make sure any aggressor would think twice when attacking.
Problems in the state arose during the election of the new president in 2017 where there was only one eligable due to a recent change in the Nation's voting laws. This had led to riots and protests. They were quickly supressed by the police but ressentment still lingers in the minds of many young people.
The Prime Minister has laid out the three main goals for the Country in the next 4 years
-The restructuring of Singapore's economy
-Solving the Problem of Overpopulation
-Improve relation between different racial communities
Problems in the state arose during the election of the new president in 2017 where there was only one eligable due to a recent change in the Nation's voting laws. This had led to riots and protests. They were quickly supressed by the police but ressentment still lingers in the minds of many young people. The opposition parties now weld more influnce than ever which the PAP is trying to prevent after becoming the largest and dominant party since their victory in 1959.

[Atrilan]

VOIDS

- Serbian request to join the CSTO has been unanimously voided by Atrilan, The Canadian North-West, and Nancivania on the grounds that:
* The Serbian Progressive Party is currently uncontested, and they are listed as a party with Pro-European ideals
* Military Lands of Scottish Peoples hasn't successfully executed, or even attempted, a growth in the Russophillic Serbian Radical Party.
The following change is mandated: Section is voided

- Brazilian 7% Growth Rate has been unanimously voided by Atrilan and Nancivania on the grounds that:
* The Brazilian economy has just stopped their flatline and have begun to recover
* A 7% Growth rate puts them among the fastest growing economies in the world like China, India, etc.
The following change is mandated: The current annual growth rate is 1.4% and will change upon economic reforms for better or worse

[Zelent]

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Nationstates Name - Zelent
Nation Name - Ukrainian National Republic
Roleplay example link - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=429294

Capital - Kyiv
Type of Government - Constitutional Presidential Republic
Head of State(s) - Viktor Muzhenko
Image of Leader -

Party in Power/b] - Muzhenko Bloc "A New Ukraine"
[b]Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown -
Orthodoxy-64.5%
Atheism-25.3%
Christianity (Non-Denominational)-6%
Protestant-2%
Catholic-1.2%
Islam-0.8%
Judaism-0.2%

Flag -

Public Goals -
Reintergration of Donbass and Crimea
Furthering Economic Growth
Private Goals - N/A

Total military size - 330,000 Active, 90,000 Reserve, 60,000 National Guard
Breakdown of ground sector -
Ground Forces:
275,000 Active Troops
70,000 Reservists
The Ground Forces are spread amongst 4 Corps, Corps I in the West, Corps II in the East, Corps III in the South and Corps IV in the North, and Reserve Command across Ukraine. Each main Corps constitutes about 57-60 thousand troops. In the Army there are
x10 Infantry Divisions (12,000 soldiers or so each)
x6 Mechanized Divisions (10,500 soldiers)
x4 Armored Divisions (11,000 Soldiers)
x1 Air Assault Division (8,000 Soldiers)
x5 Independent Artillery Brigades
x3 Independent Infantry Brigades
x2 Commando Brigades
x4 Independent Logistical Brigades
x4 Independent Medical Battalions
x1 Independent Self-Propelled Artillery Brigade
x1 Independent Armored Brigade
A number of seperate schools, training centers, depots and repair centers.
These units are spread evenly, with some force concentration in the East and South, with Western and Northern units lending in individual battalions on a rotational basis for those troops to gain deployment experience in the more volatile areas. In terms of equipment, the Ground Forces own:
500 T-84 Oplot
150 T-80 UD
400 T-72
850 T-64

300 BMP-64
900 BMP-1
230 BTR-4
350 BTR-80
1200 Spartan APC

1000 Cargo Vehicles
260 Utility Vehicles

300 Tactical Ballistic Missile Launchers
120 MRL
500 SP Howitzers


Breakdown of naval sector -
1 Krivak III Class Frigate
1 Grisha class corvette
2 Volodymyr Velykyi-class corvette
2 Island Class-cutters
1 Tarantul Class Corvette

1 Zhuk-class patrol boat
7 Gyurza class gun boats

1 Polonocny-class landing ship

2 Yaroslavets patrol cutters
4 Minesweepers

x2 Naval Infantry Battalions
Breakdown of airforce sector -
21 Mig-29
12 Su-24
24 Su-25
15 Su-27

3 An-30
4 Il-76
8 Mi-8

72 RQ-11 Raven
30 An-132
Extra military information -


Currency - Ukrainian Hryvinia
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 25 HRV- 1 USD
Major import/export partners -
Exports: Russia, China, Germany, France, Belarus, Romania, Poland
Imports: Russia, Egypt, Poland, Germany, China, India

Major Domestic Issues - Donbass, Crimea, Internal split between ethnic Russians-Ukrainians
Major Foreign Issues - The conflict pulling Ukraine between Russia and the West.

History -
In the late teen years of the century, Ukraine witnessed a declining west, as it shook in the wake of a million different problems across the world., The United States showed no leadership, Islamist terrorism rocked Western Europe, and Ukraine saw it's self continue to fight, countrymen against eachother. This led to a rise in popularity of the populist Homeland-Bloc made up of Svoboda and Independent politicians who aimed to return Ukraine to greatness. In the 2019 Presidential elections, their candidate, Viktor Muzhenko win outstoundingly by a margin of 25%, and parliamentary elections a month later saw the now 'Muzhenko' bloc win by equally great margins. The new government wasted no time, they immediately rewrote the constitution to make Ukraine into their vision, giving the President increased powers and devolving more decisions to the people through referenda, the referendum on the constitution passed with 67% support.

With this, the new government got to work, first focusing on the economy. Muzhenko, as a former Ukrainian military general skillfully picked out inneficient and corrupt elements one by one, removing them and replacing them with loyal and patriotic, motivated and skilled bureaucrats. As such, the state bureaucracy was both heavily reformed and somewhat expanded under Muzhenko, he drove for new infrastructure expansions, rebuilding Ukrainian motorways and instituting a nationwide maglev rail transportation system. Although the reforms were costly, by 2021 Ukraine was reeping benefits, as increased government spending rose the GDP, and reforms made government spending more efficient anyway. Muzhenko also aimed at expansion of heavy industry, as of 2023, Ukraine had dramatically increased production and sales in the following sectors:
Agricultural Equipment, Aircraft Engines, Electrical systems, cargo ships, civilian automobiles (4th largest automobile manufacturer in Europe, averagine 1.9 Million cars a year, largely of a new, affordable sedan domestically designed and produced, the ZAZ Dnieper.),Tooling and other Industrial Machinery.

In 2020, the US hammered the final nail into its retirement from the leader of the free world, seeing that America had refused to protect Estonia, Ukraine and its government knew it could no longer depend on the West, it would have to be able to stand firm. Muzhenko, in typical strong-man retired general type, was already aimed upon military expansion, but was waiting upon economic stabilization, in late 2021, with Ukrainian GDP nominally standing at 117 Billion USD, Muzhenko ordered expanded military recruitment, rebuilding it to greatness, as tanks and other vehicles were brought out of storage and repaired to operational status, and other equipment bought form domestic or foreign producers. A recruitment drive successfully brought in many young, ideological troops into the ranks of the Army, after all the worst of the violence in Donbass was subsided and the military was a prudent financial decision.

Ukraine now stands, divided between East and West, its future hanging in the balance, surrounded by actors with vested interests whose capacities are far greater than Ukraines own.

[Soviet Manchuria]

Hey so, my laptop is broken from yesterday. I may not be able to post soon. Im sorry

[Nancivania]

Hey so, my laptop is broken from yesterday. I may not be able to post soon. Im sorry

Rip

[Nations United for Conquest]

Hey so, my laptop is broken from yesterday. I may not be able to post soon. Im sorry

As expected from a Soviet

Happens sometimes, but that kinda sucks