The Nisri-Esterazian Crisis [TWI Only]

[Nisryn]

The Nisri-Esterazian Crisis of the Luvahira Archipelago Dispute

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The Nisri-Esterazian Crisis (NEC), also known as The Luvahira Crisis and The Nisri-Esterazian Conflict, and officially The Nisri-Esterazian Crisis of the Luvahira Archipelago Dispute (NECLAD, also known by INEAL from Nisri "Ul Iscile Nisruxoxesteru Ul Tosrecegu Ul Arcebluogu Laufihynagu" and NECAL from Latin Nicirīniensis Esterazdravumiensisque Crisis Disceptātiōnis Archipelagī Luvahirae) is a conflict that occurred after the Esterazian forces recently took control of the majority of the Luvahira Archipelago for the purported 'greater good of God' after a series of rising tensions on the archipelago starting the start of the 21st century. Nisryn claims the land by claiming that it was founded as a Sylusi by Launus Douiz, whereas Esterazdravo claims the land by claiming that recent archaeological discoveries mention Esterazian beliefs and one of the earliest Esterazian popes yet to be discovered.

As of January 2023, a resolution in the League was suggested concerning the Nisri-Esterazian Crisis by Syantivasha.^{1}

Any help with maps is appreciated. To participate, you must be a member of the Western Isles, anyone who is not a member and tries to participate will be voided. This is an OOC thread, posting OOC posts is allowed, although they must be relevant to the topic at hand – the crisis. Please do not disregard this thread for Discord, as some members such as Esterazdravo aren't on Discord.

Currently, there are three sides to the crisis, Nisri, Neutral, and Esterazian. Anything with “?” on it means that it is true but nations need to clarify their side by posting.

Nisri

Belantica
Borisuelo {2}
Domanania
Dragao do Mar
Geristokia
Gleston
Havalland {3}
Jeriga
Najimam
Nisryn
Prvekjia
Renet
Syantivasha


Neutral

Baumes
Costavozka
Lesva
Nhoor
Uprea
Wellsia

Esterazian

Esterazdravo
Vacrus

To be considered a supporter of a side, please post on the news about your stance as a normal post or here using the following format. People who posted on the news are not obliged to also post here about their stance or vice versa.

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[b][size=225][COUNTRY DEMONYM] Opinion About the Conflict[/size][/b]

[b]1. Whom are you supporting?[/b]

[i]Self-explanatory, write "None" if you're neutral[/i]

[b]2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like before the conflict?[/b]

[b]3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?[/b]

[i]Basically, why do you support side X?[/i]

[b]4. How are you going to get involved?[/b]

Templates will be added for other specific things.

Notes

{1} The resolution can be found here.
{2} While Borisuelo will sporadically support Nisryn with minor supplies, they hope to alleviate the crisis peacefully.
{3} One of Havalland's interests in the crisis is to enforce its power over the Mesder Sea, which may intervene with Nisri interests in the Mesder Sea, this might cause Havalland to switch sides and declare neutrality.

[Jeriga]

Most excellent. All participants, please keep all communication about your intentions and actions here. Always remember the principle of continuing and retractable consent. Thank you

[Jeriga]

Hey could you add [TWI ONLY] and then either [open] or [closed] to the title?

[Belantica]

pinned for later

[Vacrus]

I clarified myself by supporting Esterazdravo.

[Jeriga]

I clarified myself by supporting Esterazdravo.

How are you going to support him? Why? And what is yalls relationship like?

[Vacrus]

Vacrus Opinion About the Conflict

1. What was your relationship with the warring parties like prior to the conflict?

Vacrus relationship with warring parties is based on who they support, countries that support Nisryn of course have a bad relationship with Vacrus, countries that don't support either side are usually neutral with Vacrus, while countries that support Esterazdravo will mostly have a good relations with Vacrus, it is clear why Vacrus relationship with the nations of The Western Isles varies, nations of different religions are usually neutral or have a bad relationship with Vacrus, the same as the interests of that nation, while nations of the same religion usually have good relations with Vacrus, the same with the interests of the nation.


2. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

Vacrus is willing to spread it's religion to countries in the Western Isles, like Nisryn in this case, Vacrus supports Esterazdravo to spread Christianity to non-Christian countries, of course Esterazdravo will spread his religion to Nisryn, only 14% of Nisryn's population are Christians.


3. How are you going to get involved?

Vacrus will send it's military to help Esterazdravo, the Minister of Defense of Vacrus says that he will deploy 10.000 infantrymen to help Esterazdravo, 30 aircraft and several ships, Vacrus will also provide financial assistance to Esterazdravo, the country will also embargo Nisryn, together with the Najimam embargo.

[Jeriga]

Oh shite a crusading party lol

[Belantica]

Here is the outline of the current situation of Belantica's involement, and basically outlying the goals and intentions of why Belantica entered on the side as well.

1. Why is Belantica siding with Nisryn in this conflict?

2. What support is Belantica offering or currently providing to Nisryn?
As of January 1st: Belantica enacted personal sanctions against high-ranking government officials and important people of the Esterazian economy, meaning that those people wouldn't be able to take advantage of any business interests here.
On Dec. 29th, 2022, there was a bilateral conference between Belantica and Nisryn, which began the process of what probably will be a series of diplomatic talks.

3. What is Belantica's diplomatic goals?
It's rather simple: Belantica wants for a ceasefire, and eventual peace negotiations to occur between Nisryn and Esterazdravo (and other parties who have active military involvement), not just for peace, but a bit of a foreign relations W. Belantica is a firm believer that Esterazdravo violated the sovereignty of Nisryn and has taken a firm stance that Esterazdravo must cease their occupation, and return to the previously established borders.

4. How will Belantica proceed in terms of relations with Esterazdravo?
Currently, there is the sanctions against key people of Ester's government and economy as mentioned above. Of course, Belantica is going to use economic leverage and diplomatic pressure moreso than military. A true military response from Belantica is if there is no other option, or someone attacks us directly. Basicaly as time goes on and the war is continued on, Belantica will put the squeeze on slowly but surely, eventually leading to full embargo depending on what happens. In addition, I can also use the Catholic Church in my nation to mount pressure: since they don't like false popes, like in SJ, the Vactican is still the Vatican (even if there's no interactions).

5. Anything else?
It's still a work in progress, so things can change as people talk more about this

[Syantivasha]

The Kingdom of Syantivasha's Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?

We support Nisryn in this crisis.

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like prior to the conflict?

None. However, we would most likely have amiable relations with Nisryn, and been neutral towards Esterazdravo.

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

Basically, why do you support side X?

It is the Syantivashan government's opinion that the Archipelago is under unlawful, foreign occupation which violates its peoples' right to self-determination.

4. How are you going to get involved?

Formally, the Syantivasha government has called for Esterazdravo to cease their occupation which violates international law. Furthermore, His Majesty the Raja has expressed his wish that the two parties resolve the dispute through peaceful ways.

In secret, state agencies intend to meet with Nisri officials to discuss means to combatting the Estezdravo, should the dispute escalate into a conflict. Our involvement would probably be limited to selling armaments and equipment to rebel militias in the Archipelago fighting against the Esterazian occupation.

[Renet]

Renetian Opinion about the Crisis

1. Who are you supporting?
Nisryn.

2. What was your relationship with the two warring parties like prior to the conflict?

Diplomatic contact would have been established with both as soon as possible, but we would have likely had a preference for Nisryn since we are both Republics and share similar democratic values. Relations with Esterazdravo would have been poor from the beginning as Renet's significant Christian minority is primarily Protestant and dislikes Catholicism on a personal level.

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

Renetian leaders have the radical belief that war is bad and should not be pursued unless every other option has failed. We are siding with Nirsyn it was Esterazdravo who seized the majority of the archipelago by force, for rather subjective reasons.

4. How are you going to get involved?

To deter further aggression, the two Expeditionary Fleets have been activated and sent to Nirsi waters, specifically to guard the two largest coastal cities against any attack by Esterazdravo or its allies. Should they attack, these fleets have orders to collaborate with the Nirsi Navy in defending their country should diplomacy fail and war begin.

[Geristokia]

Geristoke Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?

Nisryn

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like prior to the conflict?

Smaller industrial cooperations with Nisryn trough Naji' industrial alliances

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

Protective measures for civilians,aswell es keeping the small trades opened with Nisryn. Another reason is to keep the industry more into rolling. At last, Geristoke military equipment has never been tested in other terrains, which is why we send more or less equipment: just to see if theyre worth it.

4. How are you going to get involved?
Infantery equipment send to Nisryn, aswell as some planes and tanks in small numbers. Should the situation get more out of hand, we'll try to send valonteering peace keeping forces from mainly Geristoke, but also from other nations across T.W.I., if the agree.

[Jeriga]

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Nisryn is about to get some more support.

Jerigan Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?

Nisryn

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like prior to the conflict?

Vacrus is just across the waters from us, and our nation is a Jerigan Catholic nation which does not like to hear of people fighting wars in the name of what we view as a peaceful and loving religion meant for all. While no relationship existed between Jeriga and Nisryn or Esterazdravo prior to the war beyond basic diplomatic relations and normal commercial enterprises, the entry of Vacrus requires a Jerigan response.

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

As stated above, we have a general dislike of the Esterazdravan actions, his explanations in the league have incensed us, and Vacrus's entry has disturbed us.

4. How are you going to get involved?

Either by monetary or material support, or, should it prove necessary, the deployment of our navy and their contingent of marines should further action be necessary.

[Prvekjia]

Prvekjiansci Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?

Nisryn

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like prior to the conflict?

Little to no affiliation with either countries. Prvekjia may have exported grains or fish to either country preceding the conflict seeing as they are our top raw material exports.

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

Prvekjia is interested in maintaining international peace in the region, and also is interested in denouncing the act of manifest destiny.

4. How are you going to get involved?

Sending equipment, most likely firearms and utility vehicles and possibly rations.

[Havalland]

Havalland’s Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?

Nysrin

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like prior to the conflict?

Neutral and polite

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

To defend Havallish trade routes and ward off aggression, Havalland also wishes to enforce its power over the Mesder Sea.

4. How are you going to get involved?

Havalland will get involved by defending its trade route to Nysrin diverging most of the navy including its aircraft capable ships. Havalland will also funnel trade including food, weapons, aircraft and other vehicles, and volunteers to Nysrin.
Due to Havalland not declaring war any attack on Havallish Military Personnel will be considered an act of war on the Kingdom of Havalland and we will get directly involved, volunteer forces are not included in the category of military personnel as they are mostly civilian volunteers.

[Gleston]

Glestonian Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?
Nisryn

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like before the conflict?
Neutral

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?
To secure peace in a region that is very close to Gleston

4. How are you going to get involved?
Gleston will apply sanctions on Esterazdravo and send supplies to Nisryn.

[Wellsia]

Wellsia is taking care of its own interests, keep conflict out of the Gulf, make sure major trade routes stay open especially the two passages into the Gulf and the Southern Canal. Incidents that disrupt this will cause Wellsia to respond, support could go either way.

[Jeriga]

Soooo

Shit's taken a little bit of a turn. Vacrus has chosen death. He has attacked a Havish vessel, mined his waters so badly a Solaryi vessel got struck in international water And to top it off, other plans are afoot to further destabilize the region in ways that directly lead back to the Vacrusian government. In response, the Mesder is on high alert, both due to the Vacrusians actions and the entrance of foreign navies to the Central Mesder Sea. Not only is this causing major issues between what could have been an international coalition against vacrus, but it is also threatening to expand the war in ways not foreseen when the conflict broke out.

The Mesder is holding its breath, waiting for the first shot.

Vacrus, you must choose now whether you want war and to consider the possibilities of that war doing serious damage to your military in a way that you won't recover in a long long time.

The rest of us need to decide what's next.

Vacrus and I have discussed an assassination attempt on my King. Not only would this mean an immediate and violent reaction from Jeriga, but it would also secure certain parties in the internal crisis we are facing. This would be the beginning of the war. How that goes depends on a lot of things.

Vacrus, do you have a naval or military dispatch?

[Borisuelo]

This is definitely a very interesting and tense situation. I am currently working on a news article of my succeeding minister being assassinated. I started before this life or death situation, but I am wondering if that assasination could be the final string. What should I do?

[Jeriga]

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=530086&p=40313352#p40313352

IC thread for the Vacrus stuff.

This is definitely a very interesting and tense situation. I am currently working on a news article of my succeeding minister being assassinated. I started before this life or death situation, but I am wondering if that assasination could be the final string. What should I do?

Are you near the Mesder?

[Gleston]

Is that IC open to everyone?

[Jeriga]

Is that IC open to everyone?

Yes, so long as you post intentions ooc first

[Domanania]

Doman Opinion About the Conflict

1. Whom are you supporting?

Nisryn

2. What was your relationship with the warring parties like before the conflict?

Neutral, but selling decomissioned ships to Nisryn

3. What interest does your country have in the conflict?

Peace in the north mesder, and the containment of violence close to our border.

Secretly however, the government hopes that escalation of hostilities might prompt the government to amend constitutional restrictions on military operations outside the Four Passages.

4. How are you going to get involved?

We would be interested in providing continued material support to Nisryn in the form of more ships, infantry weapons, or even the sale of missile systems.

Briefly nisryn and i had discussed bringing the violence closer to the border and involving a submarine of some sort. Any violence against our ships or ignoring warnings to turn away from our waters would get us much more invested in the conflict as an active participant.

[Borisuelo]

https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=530086&p=40313352#p40313352

IC thread for the Vacrus stuff.

This is definitely a very interesting and tense situation. I am currently working on a news article of my succeeding minister being assassinated. I started before this life or death situation, but I am wondering if that assasination could be the final string. What should I do?

Are you near the Mesder?

I am right south of Esterazdravo in the mesder

[Jeriga]

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