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Nationstates Name - Duestchstien
Nation Name - Nigeria
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Abouja
Type of Government - Federal Presidential Republic
Head of State(s) - Kingsley Moghalu
Image of Leader -

Party in Power [HAS TO HAVE 75%+ MEMBERS AS THE LARGEST PARTY IN AT LEAST ONE HOUSE IN THEIR MODERN LEGISLATURE] -
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown -
50% Muslim
40% Christian
10% Other
Flag -

National Anthem - [optional]

Public Goals - Fight Boko Haram, Stabilize Region, Diversify Economy, Fight Poverty
Private Goals - Fight Internal Corruption, Crush Niger Delta Militias

Total military size - 210,000 Active Duty, 80,000 Reserve
Breakdown of ground sector - Still Developing after public reforms and recovering from corruption from the May 13 Scandal in 2020 where a coup attempt was uncovered from many of the top generals of the military. With roughly 160 Tanks, mostly Leopard 1 and Swedish Light Tanks recently purchased the military boasts a growing and modernizing motorized division, this is hand in hand with the 1.5 Thousand AFVs, 27 Self Propelled Artillery, and 30 Rocket Projectors. The military uses around 410 Towed Artillery pieces, most of which are in use in the north fighting boko haram. In 2021 Military advisors from other countries were hired to revise the military and worked to promote good generals, most of which are constitutionalists (weather this is purposeful is questioned). A new elite force was trained and equiped by former swiss soldiers in 2023 which has seen a lot of action in the Niger River Delta fighting crime bosses and fighting hostage crisis. The militaries best troops are Paramilitary troops hired out of Europe and Asia which see a lot of action dealing with hostage crisis in the north of the country. The standard weapon in the military is the M-16A2 assault rifle.
Breakdown of naval sector - The Naval Sector has since 2019 when president Kingsley took power. Mainly in Patrol Boats to deal with piracy and safety and rescue along the coast. The military proudly boasts 2 Frigates, 2 Destroyers, 3 Mine Warfare Craft, and 130 Patrol Vessels (mainly Archer and Scimitar Class ships retired from the british navy though some retired US Cyclone Class have been purchased.)
Breakdown of airforce sector - Like most african countries the air sector was largley neglected and still sort of is, thought the government has been purchasing a lot of helicopters in the past couple of years, which it believes will help solve a lot of the logistical issues in the military. With 9 Fighters and 22 Fixed Wing Attack Aircraft the fixed wing section is small though the government has a plan to save for the replacement of many of the aging aircraft in the fixed wing portion of the air sector. The main focus of the air sector, as I said, is the helicopter section with many tactical and logistical uses it has been massively expanded in the past couple of years, and proved useful during natural disasters in rescue missions. The military has 71 Transport Helicopters, 40 General use Helicopters, and 15 Attack Helicopters.
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]-
Extra military information -


Currency - Naira
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1 Naira to .4 USD
Major import/export partners -

Major Domestic Issues - Corruption, Terrorism, Banditry, Oil Obsessed Economy
Major Foreign Issues - Shaky relationship with Niger

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 -

WIP

[Red Party]

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Nationstates Name - Red Party
Nation Name - Saudi Arabia

[Atrilan]

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Nationstates Name - Red Party
Nation Name - Saudi Arabia

We already have a Saudi Arabia, check the Roster.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Actually, looking back over this, I think the Hungary situation is a bit much. You're both part of CESDOT and the European Union. And there haven't really been many tensions between Hungary and Romania since World War II. I can't see this flaring of tension, especially between nations which are allied to eachother. If anything, reuniting with Moldova would be a goal in foreign affairs and a foreign issue, not this tension with Hungary and the buffer state.

If political realism is that important to you (I didn't think it was, judging by the original post), then I'll withdraw my post. It's far too much work to get accepted.

[Atrilan]

Actually, looking back over this, I think the Hungary situation is a bit much. You're both part of CESDOT and the European Union. And there haven't really been many tensions between Hungary and Romania since World War II. I can't see this flaring of tension, especially between nations which are allied to eachother. If anything, reuniting with Moldova would be a goal in foreign affairs and a foreign issue, not this tension with Hungary and the buffer state.

If political realism is that important to you (I didn't think it was, judging by the original post), then I'll withdraw my post. It's far too much work to get accepted.

Ooh, withdrawal with a hint of condescension, I like it. Ciao.

[Atrilan]

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Nationstates Name - Duestchstien
Nation Name - Nigeria
Roleplay example link -

Capital - Abouja
Type of Government - Federal Presidential Republic
Head of State(s) - Kingsley Moghalu
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] -
Executive Title - President
Religion Breakdown -
50% Muslim
40% Christian
10% Other
Flag -

(Image)

National Anthem - [optional]

Public Goals - Fight Boko Haram, Stabilize Region, Diversify Economy, Fight Poverty
Private Goals - Fight Internal Corruption, Crush Niger Delta Militias

Total military size - 210,000 Active Duty, 80,000 Reserve
Breakdown of ground sector - Still Developing after public reforms and recovering from corruption from the May 13 Scandal in 2020 where a coup attempt was uncovered from many of the top generals of the military. With roughly 160 Tanks, mostly Leopard 1 and Swedish Light Tanks recently purchased the military boasts a growing and modernizing motorized division, this is hand in hand with the 1.5 Thousand AFVs, 27 Self Propelled Artillery, and 30 Rocket Projectors. The military uses around 410 Towed Artillery pieces, most of which are in use in the north fighting boko haram. In 2021 Military advisors from other countries were hired to revise the military and worked to promote good generals, most of which are constitutionalists (weather this is purposeful is questioned). A new elite force was trained and equiped by former swiss soldiers in 2023 which has seen a lot of action in the Niger River Delta fighting crime bosses and fighting hostage crisis. The militaries best troops are Paramilitary troops hired out of Europe and Asia which see a lot of action dealing with hostage crisis in the north of the country. The standard weapon in the military is the M-16A2 assault rifle.
Breakdown of naval sector - The Naval Sector has since 2019 when president Kingsley took power. Mainly in Patrol Boats to deal with piracy and safety and rescue along the coast. The military proudly boasts 2 Frigates, 2 Destroyers, 3 Mine Warfare Craft, and 130 Patrol Vessels (mainly Archer and Scimitar Class ships retired from the british navy though some retired US Cyclone Class have been purchased.)
Breakdown of airforce sector - Like most african countries the air sector was largley neglected and still sort of is, thought the government has been purchasing a lot of helicopters in the past couple of years, which it believes will help solve a lot of the logistical issues in the military. With 9 Fighters and 22 Fixed Wing Attack Aircraft the fixed wing section is small though the government has a plan to save for the replacement of many of the aging aircraft in the fixed wing portion of the air sector. The main focus of the air sector, as I said, is the helicopter section with many tactical and logistical uses it has been massively expanded in the past couple of years, and proved useful during natural disasters in rescue missions. The military has 71 Transport Helicopters, 40 General use Helicopters, and 15 Attack Helicopters.
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]-
Extra military information -


Currency - Naira
Currency and value of currency compared to USD - 1 Naira to .4 USD
Major import/export partners -

Major Domestic Issues - Corruption, Terrorism, Banditry, Oil Obsessed Economy
Major Foreign Issues - Shaky relationship with Niger

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 -

WIP

I know it's work in progress, but I'd like to just quickly mention something: The Naira is worth 0.0028 USD, not .4. I won't stop you, but that's deflation of your currency on a scale of 1:144.4, which would probably not be a good idea, economically speaking.

[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 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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[Atrilan]

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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 -

(Image)

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 - (Image)

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 -
Breakdown of airforce sector -
Major foreign military suppliers [IF APPLICABLE]-
Extra military information -


Currency -
Currency and value of currency compared to USD -
Major import/export partners -

Major Domestic Issues -
Major Foreign Issues -

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 -

Holy shit, your President looks like he's ready to snap some legs...

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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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"20 Aircraft Carriers"
"20 Aircraft Carriers"
"20 Aircraft Carriers"

Just look over this...
https://www.globalfirepower.com/country ... madagascar

Also a 1:1 Ariay:USD scale would absolutely destroy you, deflating your currency by factor of 3225.81 is a bad idea.

[Nancivania]

"20 Aircraft Carriers"
"20 Aircraft Carriers"
"20 Aircraft Carriers"

Just look over this...
https://www.globalfirepower.com/country ... madagascar

Also a 1:1 Ariay:USD scale would absolutely destroy you, deflating your currency by factor of 3225.81 is a bad idea.

Bah, the US only has like 22

[Aillyria]

Sry about the delay guys, I will have a post up before the weekend so I don't hold Pacificora up. I'll also try to get on the discord too.

[Chewion]

Sry about the delay guys, I will have a post up before the weekend so I don't hold Pacificora up. I'll also try to get on the discord too.

YOU LIVE!

[Alaroma]

"20 Aircraft Carriers"
"20 Aircraft Carriers"
"20 Aircraft Carriers"

Just look over this...
https://www.globalfirepower.com/country ... madagascar

Also a 1:1 Ariay:USD scale would absolutely destroy you, deflating your currency by factor of 3225.81 is a bad idea.

Bah, the US only has like 22

If Madagascar gets 20 Aircraft Carry bois, I want quadrople that

[Waztaskio]

Bah, the US only has like 22

If Madagascar gets 20 Aircraft Carry bois, I want quadrople that

If Madagascar gets 20 Aircraft Carriers, Brazil better be building space stations of it's own, and the United States should be near completion of the Freedom Star Battlestation.

[Atrilan]

If Madagascar gets 20 Aircraft Carry bois, I want quadrople that

If Madagascar gets 20 Aircraft Carriers, Brazil better be building space stations of it's own, and the United States should be near completion of the Freedom Star Battlestation.

The Freedom Star Battlestation™ will blast the disgusting Commies from existence.

[Atrilan]

Sry about the delay guys, I will have a post up before the weekend so I don't hold Pacificora up. I'll also try to get on the discord too. :p

It's all good, you're not holding him up.

[Pimps Inc]

I better be able to summon 10 biblical plagues on command.

[Nations United for Conquest]

Sry about the delay guys, I will have a post up before the weekend so I don't hold Pacificora up. I'll also try to get on the discord too.

I don't know how much a of a good idea the second part is...

[Republic of the Cristo]

Am just waiting for second page to begin naval rearmament.

[Pimps Inc]

Am just waiting for second page to begin naval rearmament.

“More than half of SA's population is living in poverty, data from Statistics South Africa revealed. According to the Poverty Trends Report for 2006 to 2015, 30.4 million people (55.5% of the population) is living in poverty. This is up from the 53.2% or 27.3 million people reported in 2011.”

[Republic of the Cristo]

Am just waiting for second page to begin naval rearmament.

“More than half of SA's population is living in poverty, data from Statistics South Africa revealed. According to the Poverty Trends Report for 2006 to 2015, 30.4 million people (55.5% of the population) is living in poverty. This is up from the 53.2% or 27.3 million people reported in 2011.”

Check my initial post. We're working on that.

[Pimps Inc]

“More than half of SA's population is living in poverty, data from Statistics South Africa revealed. According to the Poverty Trends Report for 2006 to 2015, 30.4 million people (55.5% of the population) is living in poverty. This is up from the 53.2% or 27.3 million people reported in 2011.”

Check my initial post. We're working on that.

I’m sure you are.

[Atrilan]

Check my initial post. We're working on that.

I’m sure you are.

Keep your population from starving or build some fancy boats...
Hmm...

[Alaroma]

I’m sure you are.

Keep your population from starving or build some fancy boats...
Hmm...

Survival of the fittest
Russian nod of approval

[Greater Redosia]

Keep your population from starving or build some fancy boats...
Hmm...

Survival of the fittest
Russian nod of approval

Don’t forget, Russia’s second most popular party is the Starving Communist Party.

[Alaroma]

Survival of the fittest
Russian nod of approval

Don’t forget, Russia’s second most popular party is the Starving Communist Party.

Don't bring up what keeps me from sleeping at night.