2015: Wind of Change [MT, IC, Open]

[Soviet Socialist Republics-USSR]

Signups: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=357747

The USSR didn't fall. However, the communism fell in East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary. Yugoslavia has been divided - but communists are still in power in Serbia and Macedonia. The Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan in 1994, leaving the country in chaos. In Iraq, Sadaam Hussein was deposed in 1991, after the Gulf War. The 11/9 attack and war on terrorism never happened. The Islamist coups happened in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and Jordania, which led to creation of anti-Israeli and anti-Western Caliphate. Meanwhile, a series of Kurdish rebellions in Turkey, Iraq and Syria resulted in creation of Kurdistan, unrecognised by international community. In China PR, ethnic tensions between the Han, Uighurs and Tibetans rise.



MAP LEGEND:

1. United States of America
2. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
3. United Kingdom
3. Falkland Isles
4. Republic of France
4. French Guiana
5. Italy
6. Federal Republic of Germany
7. Republic of Turkey
8. Israel
9. Arabian Caliphate of Tanusan
10. Islamic Republic of Iran
11. People's Republic of China
12. New Persian Empire
13. Japan
14. Imperial Union
15. Islamic Empire of Pakistan
16, Angola
17. Finland

[The Manticoran Empire]

I can already see that this will be a fun and intriguing series of events.

[The Manticoran Empire]

In the wake of the 1991 Gulf War and the ousting of Saddam Hussein from power, Iraq entered a period of sectarian violence and civil war for almost 10 years. Into this maelstrom of carnage came Colonel Ibrahim Al-Fulani, an Iranian Army officer who was lost in Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War. With a power vacuum in Iraq, Al-Fulani gathered the remnants of the Republican Guard and seized the key cities of Ramadi, Fallujah, Baghdad, and Haditha. In 2000, with control of Iraq's Army, Air Force, and Weapons of Mass Destruction, the self proclaimed Sultan declared Iraq the Resurgent Persian Empire, stating, "As a phoenix from the ashes, the might of Grand Persia shall rise to consume the world. All shall bow before us." Sultan Al-Fulani then began a genocidal campaign to quiet all remaining dissent within Iraq. By 2010, Sultan Al-Fulani and his Ultranationalist Party had absolute control of the country. Seeking a workforce for his growing Empire, Al-Fulani began trading with Warlords in Africa, Asia, and South America for slaves. The slave labor force was put to work in mines and oil fields throughout Iraq. Seeking more arable land for his growing population, Sultan Al-Fulani turned his attention to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

[Soviet Socialist Republics-USSR]

Statement of General Secretary of CPSU Vladimir Smirnov

The world peace is in danger. Its further subsistence depends on us, world leaders. To some point, current situation is our fault. During the chaos of the so-called Cold War we forgot about the future of this world.

Wars in Kurdistan and Afghanistan, rise of Caliphate and fascism - these are the biggest threats to world order. We need cooperation.

I would like to invite the leaders of the USA, UK, France, Germany, Turkey, China and Iran to Moscow to discuss these urgent matters.

[The Manticoran Empire]

Persian troops have marched into Kurdish Iraq and have begun massacring and enslaving local villagers. Local Peshmerga fighters are fearful that they will be unable to hold back the well trained, well led, well equipped, and well funded Persian troops.

[Soviet Socialist Republics-USSR]

From ITAR-TASS

Soviet troops are being massed in southern oblast's of Azerbaijani SSR.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Immediately after WW2 Finland's government had been replaced with a Soviet puppet. Gradually rebuilding their military and economy, they had officially stayed neutral during the series of proxy wars following the end of WW2. However, now they had built up an army of 800,000 well trained Finnish troops. The Finns now look to expand their power within the Soviet bloc by either territorial gains in Scandinavia and by assisting in Russian wars in the Baltic states. The Finnish fleet has also been built up, and their modest flotilla now patrols the Baltic Sea. The Finnish Chancellor, Max Korhonen, is now on his way to pledge Finland's allegiance to Russia and discuss upcoming invasions by the Soviet bloc.

[Palakistan]

Central News Network

US diplomat will travel to the USSR to discuss the rising threat of Fascism; US urges France and Britain to go as well

The US diplomat Alexander Anyoio will be making headway towards the capital of the USSR, Moscow, to discuss the future of world security. The topic that will be mainly covered is Fascism, a violent form of government designed around imperialistic militantism, and a warrior culture. Although the US does not endorse the Soviets governmental form, it is willing to discuss a more pressing concern to national and international security.

[Ethane]

CHINA TODAY
Three government officers were attacked in the middle of Shanghai today. They were attacked using guns. Witnesses reported there to be about 10 attackers, all dressed in black and red gowns. Their faces were reported to be covered with a black veil. Emergency services pronounced them dead on the scene.
These attacks have been attributed to the recent rise in hate crime against the Tibetans. In the past year alone, hate crimes against the Tibetans have risen by over 50%, most of them from the rising tensions between them and the Hans. Many people blame this on the political stalemate between the Hans and the Tibetans in government, where the Tibetans are better represented. This attack was reported to have likely been committed by the Hans for independence movement, which is a large extremist organisation intent on gaining independence for the Hans in North- West China. The head of the state, Shiu Wuzhou, announced that the government would be cracking down on these extremists. ''We have seen a large rise in these hate crimes being committed, and it is high time we stopped them. We are going to be increasing police prescence in the streets, and security will be at an all time high at all important Chinese assets. We will try our best to stop this. Please support us in this difficult time.''

The Uighurs are worried that the increasing focus on the Tibetans and Hans conflict will lead many to forget that the minority of Uighurs actually exist. This has led to increased tensions, with many people saying the government isn't looking after them well enough. This tension has led to many protests by the Uighurs, but if something isn't done soon, they will move onto more extremist paths rather than peaceful, political paths.

[Lattakkia]

1990-Present:
Extremist Islamists groups overthrew the governments of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and Jordan creating a powerful anti-western and anti-Israeli caliphate. Through the years the caliphate has grown stronger through connections with well established terrorist groups and leaders. Most Islamic terrorist organizations have been integrated into our military, while some continue to operate independently with our funding, recognition, and support.

Caliph Shaafi Fadel proclaims Sharia Law as the highest law of the Arabian Caliphate of Tanusan. He has banned all travel from the following Western nations: US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Israel. All Westerners found in the country will face jail or death depending on their sex, age, and job. Citizens from the Soviet Union may be deported depending on their age, sex, and job.

Chief Farhaan Sayed has organized a meeting with top terror leaders and Anti-Western officials to discuss the West, Israel, the security situation in the Middle East, and the future of the Caliphate.

[The Manticoran Empire]

Persian Forces have invaded Syria with an army of 460,800 men and women. The massive force has already reached the coast and is beginning to advance to the north and south, with some Western analysts believing Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Kurdistan, and Turkey are next.




(Check Manticoran Empire factbooks for weapons and aircraft. Navy can be ignored for now but will soon become vital.)

[De Fleuves]

The Islamic Republic of Iran, Circa 2015
Ever since Ruhollah Khomeini led the Iranian people to eradicate the sins of democracy and the establishment of a honourable islamic republic following the will of Allah Iran has been a large and stable nation with a strong armed forces and a working stable economy. After Ali Khamenei the Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah, was assassinated in a mystery that remains unsolved today Grand Ayatollah Sayid Muhammad Khamenei rose to power continuing the nuclear program started by his father.

Today Iran has made it's goal to purge the heathens and let Shia Islam reign supreme accordingly to the laws of Allah.

---

To the request of General Secretary Vladimir Smirnov, Khamenei will be arriving himself to Moscow to discuss...

[The Manticoran Empire]

The Islamic Republic of Iran, Circa 2015
Ever since Ruhollah Khomeini led the Iranian people to eradicate the sins of democracy and the establishment of a honourable islamic republic following the will of Allah Iran has been a large and stable nation with a strong armed forces and a working stable economy. After Ali Khamenei the Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah, was assassinated in a mystery that remains unsolved today Grand Ayatollah Sayid Muhammad Khamenei rose to power continuing the nuclear program started by his father.

Today Iran has made it's goal to purge the heathens and let Shia Islam reign supreme accordingly to the laws of Allah.

---

To the request of General Secretary Vladimir Smirnov, Khamenei will be arriving himself to Moscow to discuss...

Persian forces begin massing near Iranian border.

[Repubblica Universitaria di Fisciano]

In 1991, the Soviet Union did not fall, so the Italian Communist Party never abandoned communism.
After the political scandal "Tangentopoli" (Bribe-gate), the government coalition (led by the Cristian Democracy Party) which ruled the country for almost 50 years, dissolved in 1993.
The PCI (Italian Communist Party) won the 1994 general elections, leading a coalition composed of communists, socialists and christian leftists, defeating the alliance of center-right parties led by Silvio Berlusconi.
Enrico Berlinguer, the secretary of the communist party, was appointed Prime Minister in 1994, starting a series of reforms, the so-called "Italian way for Socialism". Italy became a Socialist democracy, granting political freedoms, mainting state-owned economy (as in Soviet Union) but giving more power to cooperatives.
Berlinguer left in 1999, but due to the world crisis in 2015, the old leader was re-elected Head of Government.

[Gurori]

Japan rebelled against the Nazis and helped the Axis Powers defeat them, this means that the Pearl Harbour Kamikaze attacks never happened.

[Soviet Socialist Republics-USSR]

VREMYA NEWS

4 person have been arrested by KGB in Tashkent under allegations of preparing an act of terror during the CPSU rally planned on Sunday. All are suspeccted to be supporters of the so-called Caliphate.

[The Ruivan Empire]

The union of imperial States ruling in the country formally known as India following India's destruction in the imperial revolution of 1979. Following a short but vicious campaign the Indian government quickly found itself out classed and eventually defeated allowing for the new Imperial Government to absorb the remnants of the formulation of India into itself. The new government styling itself as the union of Imperial States quickly began affecting changes within the country starting with the industrialized areas that the Indian government had begun utilizing before the Revolution acting upon the former nations plans the Imperial Government quickly organized and implemented a series of five year plans over the course of 25 years rapidly increasing the industrial potential of the nation following the said five year plans the country's industrial production quickly skyrocketed. With the industrial might to now produce goods for the people efforts were made to increase the HDI factor of the country itself. Almost overnight new plans were made for government built cities surrounding areas name the rivers were quickly built and occupied as the years went on these new cities quickly gained in popularity as their population swelled new roadways were constructed with highways railroads and small roads connecting all parts of the country especially areas that had previously been isolated or had no known major roadways connecting them to the rest of the country following this the military was given a vitally needed upgrade new research and schools were promoted and built in order to adjust for the New Eras new shipyards were built or old ones expanded air bases were also being built or expanded where needed military bases were built recruiting centers were opened up in every major city should the need arise for any type of conflict.

[Repubblica Universitaria di Fisciano]

President Berlinguer's statement in response to Vladimir Smirnov
We have criticized the lack of democracy in Soviet Union, but we are still confident that Soviet Union is the leader state of socialism.
Only with the help of the USSR we could defeat these terroristic countries which are not worthy of being called "civil nations".
We are afraid of the New Persian Empire's invasion of Syria and Kurdistan, two peaceful socialist countries, especially Kurdistan, which is a new libertarian communist democracy.
Therefore, to defend this little and politically advanced republic, which has very close ties with our country, Italy wants to take part in the Moscow conference.

[The Ruivan Empire]

The Imperial research and development Bureau is officially working on creating the Imperial unions first supercarrier research will be going into vital areas such as power generation propulsion armaments and of course how many aircraft can be launched from said carrier nothing is concrete for certain at the moment as research is also being developed for a new type of 5th generation aircraft along with a countrywide modernization program of the armed forces of the union of Imperial States everything from small arms to heavy armor and everything in between will be getting upgrade and or tweaks that will be needed in order to ensure that the Imperial union can project its power wherever and whenever it may be needed.

[Palakistan]

Central News Network

US Navy dispatches USS Washington Carrier Strike Group to the Persian Gulf; USS Abraham Lincoln and 4th MEU sailing towards Med

As the Middle East again erupts into conflict, with threats towards US allies of Israel and Turkey, the US navy is dispatching a carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf to assist in deterring aggression towards US allies. The USS Abraham Lincoln with its CSG and the 4th Marine Expeditionary Group will also be deploying into the Med to protect US allies from any future aggression.

[Gurori]

After a recent survey, it has been discovered that 50% of residents watch anime.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Today Vice Chancellor Rudolph Rehn met with Norwegian President Erna Solburg. The Norwegians had long been opposed to the Communist party in Finland, and even tried to intervene during the Finnish Revolution of 1947. Although details of the conference(held in Helsinki) were not revealed, it was said that Rehn has demanded Norway cede the Finnmark region of north-western Norway to Finland. Rehn has frequently said that the region has a vast Finnish majority(about 40,000 of the 75,000 inhabitants of Finnmark; this is because of the mass immigration of Finns to Norway after the revolution). Evidently the offer was denied; Finland has closed its embassy in Oslo, and a massive build-up of troops, estimated to be 300,000 have gathered near the Finnish-Norwegian border. However, Finland is probably counting on the USSR to join in the conflict, or else Finland might face complete isolation from the Western world.

Meanwhile, the Finnish Chancellor has arrived in Moscow, evidently in a harsh temper because of Rehn´s failure to negotiate with Norway. However, he puts this behind him as he embarks to he Finnish embassy so as to arrange a meeting with the Russian leader.

[The Ruivan Empire]

The Imperial Union has begun in naval building program designed to increase the size and strength of the Imperial Navy to that end a crash course of building has begun destroyers cruisers and battleships have all been ordered and are now under construction around the various shipyards in possession of the union in light of the Middle Eastern situation the Imperial Navy is
Offering the use of its refueling stations to the US fleet that is going to be arriving at the Persian Gulf should they need it furthermore in order to assist the US and its endeavors to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East should they needed the Imperial Union is willing to open up the airspace to allow American aircraft to pass through Imperial territory.

[Soviet Socialist Republics-USSR]

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR

We are surprised by American presence in the Persian Gulf. We urge our American partners not to take any aggresive steps in the region without informing us earlier.

We understand the US interests in the region. However, we require to respect ours as well. In order to avoid any confrontation between our forces, we would like to get sure that this fleet will not be used against the Soviet Union.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR,
Boris Orlov

[Gurori]

The newly-built state of the art Japanese 'Samurai' Battleship entered the Persian Gulf to repel those who are showing aggression towards the US Allies.