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The '''Algosh Republic''' is a country in [[Cusinaut]]. The Algosh Republic was formed from the ethnic Algosh heartlands of the former Hierarchy of [[Algoquona]], excluding many of the periphery tribes and ethnic groups who became independent following the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. | The '''Algosh Republic''' is a country in [[Cusinaut]]. | ||
The Algosh Republic was formed from the ethnic Algosh heartlands of the former Hierarchy of [[Algoquona]], excluding many of the periphery tribes and ethnic groups who became independent following the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. The Algosh, prior to that conflict, had a long history of martial traditions and both military and economic dominance in [[Cusinaut]] dating back to their time within the [[Northern Confederation]]. After a multi-year occupation by [[Urcea]], the Republic was inaugurated in [[2027]]. It is a {{wp|disarmament|disarmed country}}, a status which has caused significant social turmoil as the Algosh people face an uncertain cultural future in the middle of the 21st century. In addition to massive cultural shocks, the Algosh economy is in a slow process of reconstruction as it changes its focus from internal support for the armed forces into a more liberalized, global-oriented economy. | |||
The Algosh Republic is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | The Algosh Republic is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Pre-Republican history=== | ===Pre-Republican history=== | ||
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The Algosh people were among the most important in an institution known as the [[Northern Confederation]], a polity which banded together many of the peoples of [[Cusinaut]] into a single defense and economic area. From the foundation of the Confederation, the martial tradition of the Algosh, as well as their relative demographic advantage compared to the other members of the Confederation, made the Algosh the de facto plurality member of the Confederation. By the 20th century, the Algosh made up a majority of the officer corps of the shared defense forces of the Confederation. This fact allowed the Algosh to dominate many of their neighbors beginning in the 18th century, as the Confederation tended to allow internal disruptions in order to prevent external (i.e. [[Occidental]]) domination. This came to complete fruition with the [[Algosh coup]] in [[2009]], whereby the non-Urcean occupied portions of the Confederation were effectively conquered by the Algosh and reformed into [[Algoquona]], an Algosh-run state which dominated the northern half of Cusinaut. Through a series of diplomatic and military actions, Algoquona was gradually reduced and then destroyed during the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. | |||
===Occupation=== | ===Occupation=== | ||
{{Further|Final War of the Deluge}} | {{Further|Final War of the Deluge}} | ||
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====Provisional government==== | ====Provisional government==== | ||
====2030 election and nation-building==== | ====2030 election and nation-building==== | ||
The 2030 election was the first free and fair election in the history of the Algosh people and was observed by multiple international organizations and foreign countries. As per the Hierarchical Canon, all 263 seats of the National Assembly as well as the local legislatures of all ten Captaincies were on the ballot. The Algosh Rebirth League won a majority in the National Assembly, majorities in all ten Captaincies, and the office of Hierarch of the Treasury. The Rebirth League, consequently, continued the Algosh Republic on the path of social reform and nation-building began by the provisional government. | |||
The 2030s were a time of continued social upheaval in the Republic due to the impacts of disarmament on the Algosh worldview and the growth of out-migration of both war veterans and young men. | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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===Politics=== | ===Politics=== | ||
Politics in the Algosh Republic are roughly evenly divided between traditionalists and reformers. The traditionalists, represented by the National Honor Front (NHF) are closely associated with the old military; although all former Hierarchs and many senior military officials are barred from holding office or voting, most officers and soldiers were given full rights as citizens of the Republic. Traditionalists seek to restore the honor of the Algosh people militarily through rearmament, a negotiated reclamation of some lost territories, and the reestablishment of some traditional institutions, such as the replacement of the Captaincies with the traditional Hierarchies. The reformers, represented by the Algosh Rebirth League (ARL), are associated with the burgeoning middle class and are considered to be [[Occident|Occidentalizers]], although this label is considered to be a generalization by most. The ARL is generally pro-[[NSTA]], in favor of pan-Nysdrine trade, restoring the diplomatic reputation of the Algosh abroad, foreign investments, and is also a defender of the current political order. Several smaller parties also exist, including irredentists, [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] fundamentalists, and other single-issue parties. | Politics in the Algosh Republic are roughly evenly divided between traditionalists and reformers. The traditionalists, represented by the National Honor Front (NHF) are closely associated with the old military; although all former Hierarchs and many senior military officials are barred from holding office or voting, most officers and soldiers were given full rights as citizens of the Republic. Traditionalists seek to restore the honor of the Algosh people militarily through rearmament, a negotiated reclamation of some lost territories, and the reestablishment of some traditional institutions, such as the replacement of the Captaincies with the traditional Hierarchies and reinstitution of older social organizations such as the social regiments. The reformers, represented by the Algosh Rebirth League (ARL), are associated with the burgeoning middle class and "new men" and are considered to be [[Occident|Occidentalizers]], although this label is considered to be a generalization by most. The ARL is generally pro-[[NSTA]], in favor of pan-Nysdrine trade, restoring the diplomatic reputation of the Algosh abroad, foreign investments, and is also a defender of the current political order. Several smaller parties also exist, including irredentists, [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] fundamentalists, and other single-issue parties. | ||
In the 2030 elections, the Algosh Rebirth League won 148 of 263 seats in the National Assembly as well as the office of Hierarch of the Treasury as well as the legislature of every Captaincy, sweeping partisan offices. Jala-meni, elected the first Chancellor of the Republic, was an instrumental figure in guiding the nation through the occupation, and was previously an outspoken critic of the military government. The National Hierarch elected in [[2030]], Fel-ajani I, is non-partisan but is viewed to be more broadly traditionalist-leaning than reform-minded. | In the 2030 elections, the Algosh Rebirth League won 148 of 263 seats in the National Assembly as well as the office of Hierarch of the Treasury as well as the legislature of every Captaincy, sweeping partisan offices. Jala-meni, elected the first Chancellor of the Republic, was an instrumental figure in guiding the nation through the occupation, and was previously an outspoken critic of the military government. The National Hierarch elected in [[2030]], Fel-ajani I, is non-partisan but is viewed to be more broadly traditionalist-leaning than reform-minded. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Algosh culture predates the republic by centuries. | Algosh culture predates the republic by centuries. It has long been noted for its martial tradition, which necessarily created a strict sense of discipline, order, and hierarchy in all parts of Algosh life. That influence also led to an emphasis of peer-bonding within Algosh society, as individuals of similar ages and social groups were expected to not only work together but be bonded in combat-like shared experiences. Accordingly, the Algosh have a deeply communitarian ideal that has been significantly disrupted by the end of their military history and the introduction of [[Occidental]] political, social, and economic thought. This ideal and way of life permeates nearly all elements of Algosh society; this is most clearly expressed by Algosh family life, where it is not uncommon to find family groups going out to 4th and 5th cousins living together. Even the wealthiest families in Algosh society typically live together in expansive familial mansions. Cousin intermarriage is accordingly common, and unlike most other places in Cusinaut marriage of first cousins is not subject to social taboo. | ||
The Algosh culture is undergoing significant changes as a result of the end of [[Algoquona]] and its traditional role over north-central [[Cusinaut]], traditionally dominating smaller groups of people and greatly emphasizing their martial character. Within Algosh culture itself, scholars, politicians, and celebrities alike are reportedly trying to find what it means to be "Algosh alone" - that is, a distinct people without reference to external martial or geopolitical characteristics. This martial character was not just external facing related to peripheral peoples in peripheral territories, but rather a deep sense of self within Algosh society. Traditionally, the Algosh martial spirit was not only reflected in its outward domination but also in its internal social organization and individual worldview and outlook. Martial achievement dominated most facets of pre-2024 Algosh life. Between the development of the Algosh administrative state in the early 20th century and [[2024]], every person (man, woman, or child) within Algosh society was regimented, meaning that every person was assigned a nominal unit to which they belonged; not only was this an administrative distinction which had a practical side in the event of conscription or the formation of militias, but it also created social groups based on expected shared military experiences. It also created a natural hierarchy within society wherein "unit" superiors were respected and deferred to, and on top of which the political Hierarchs had significant local control within the old [[Algoquona]]n political system. Social regimentation was abolished in [[2027]], weakening the ties between people within the country. Additionally, being part of the armed forces and serving in some capacity - be it in frontier tribal control or actual military combat - was a critical part of the {{wp|coming of age}} process of young men in Algoquona, creating what has become a "lost generation" for young men in their teenaged years during the late 2020s. This alienation, resulting from both disarmament and the liberalization of Algosh society, has not only caused resentment but clinically measured mass disillusionment. In response to the overwhelming cultural shock inaugurated by disarmament, the government of the Republic has spent considerable amounts of both time and capital into cultural awareness and revival organizations as part of an overall scheme of {{wp|Nation-building|nation-building}}. Many Occidental scholars have noted the relative unique position of a centuries-old people requiring state-funded nation-building, and believe that it speaks to the significant place that martial domination of others had in pre-republican Algosh culture. | |||
In the place of the Algoquona-era social regimentation, some other traditional martial-adjacent social groupings have been reintroduced or reemphasized by the government in order to create alternative social groupings in the very group-and-hierarchy oriented Algosh society. The most famous of these are the "old brotherhoods" or ''ala'osayenya' h''. The old brotherhoods are established lineages of descendants who fought in famous battles in Algosh history, with lists of famous battles determined by a general organic sense of society. Many of these battles were historic events which occurred prior to the formation of the [[Northern Confederation]], two were in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the majority of the remainder are considered by Occidental historians to be mythical events with a possible basis in real history. In any case, the old brotherhoods form a type of soft clan structure whereby social interactions are encouraged within the brotherhoods but not necessarily excluded from outside them. Additionally, most of the old brotherhoods have specific festivals commemorating their particular remembered battle, which includes parades, reenactments, retellings, and other similar events. The old brotherhoods became less fashionable following the regimentation of society but have become favored by the Algosh Republican government as a replacement for the regimental institutions. | |||
There are a large amount of what have been called "new men" within Algosh society, which are individuals who have (to greater and lesser degrees) fully adapted Occidental-style social expectations, commercial roles, and economic outlooks in contravention of earlier Algosh social mores. The new men, who are increasingly educated abroad and have significant social, political, and business connections in [[Levantia]] and [[Caphiria]], predominantly make up the political leadership of the Republic. There have been allegations of favoritism both by the government and by foreign aid entities for firms run by new men, including for the lucrative infrastructure reconstruction contracts which play a major role in the developing Cusinauti economy. The existence of the new men has created significant social tensions in Algosh society, creating degrees of income inequality as many non-new men are torn on their response to their growing influence: many traditionalists denounce them as traitors, but most Algosh seek to join their number. | |||
===Algosh abroad=== | |||
The martial tradition of the Algosh has received some outlet in service abroad, leading to a large degree of outmigration of Algosh men, including veterans of the [[Final War of the Deluge]] but also younger men raised in the traditional expectations of Algosh society. Men going abroad for military service typically do so in an extended social regimental unit, with dozens of men arriving together in foreign countries to volunteer for service and eventually settling there together following their service, bringing over any extended family that want to relocate. These Algosh expatriates are becoming an increasingly important part of [[NSTA]]'s overall collective defense, forming the backbone of the ground forces of [[Copake]] and a significant portion of the [[Quetzenkel|Quetzen]] army. A large number of Algosh have also enlisted in the [[Burgoignesc Foreign Legion]] and a few are even present within [[New Veltorina]]'s army. The Algosh armed expatriates have lobbied to be allowed to form a foreign-legion like formation in [[Urcea]]'s [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] but have been denied both as an official discouragement of the process as well as domestic political concerns about former enemies serving in Urcea's military. | |||
Some critics and political observers have noted that the outmigration may be an intentional policy choice by [[Urcea]] rather than a byproduct of the pacification of Algosh culture insofar as it removes the most martially inclined individuals from Algosh society on a completely voluntary basis. Scholars have noted that the growing proliferation of Algosh soldiers abroad has had the unintended consequence of strengthening, rather than weakening, the Algosh reputation abroad for martial prowess. | |||
===Sports=== | |||
{{wp|Lacrosse}} is the most popular sport in the Republic, followed by {{wp|soccer}}. Due to the poor cultural and political relations between [[Algoquona]] and [[NSTA]], the [[Northern Crona Lacrosse Association]] (NCLA) was prohibited from being aired on Algoquonan television. Instead, the national Algosh Homeland League (AHL) was the most popular lacrosse league in the country. The [[Final War of the Deluge]] functionally brought an end to the league, as aerial bombing and other military disruptions precluded the ability of the League to continue operations. Additionally, as the war drained Algosh manpower, most of the league's stars were conscripted and then {{wp|killed in action}}. The Algosh people largely continued to play lacrosse as a street-and-farm game. When the NCLA became available to Algosh viewers for the first time, it immediately became the most popular lacrosse offering in the country, though unlike other Cusinauti countries, there was significant resistance to the Association among more nationalist Algosh. A revived AHL was formed and operated between [[2027]] and [[2030]] but eventually folded due to lack of sponsorships and investment, all of which went to the NCLA. Beginning in the 2030s, many of the best Algosh players began to move to [[New Harren]] in order to play in the Association. Kaigwa is considered a possible future home of an NCLA {{wp|expansion team}}, but issues - both lack of local capital and continued opposition to the "Occidental league" in some quarters - plague the possibility of expansion to the Republic. | {{wp|Lacrosse}} is the most popular sport in the Republic, followed by {{wp|soccer}}. Due to the poor cultural and political relations between [[Algoquona]] and [[NSTA]], the [[Northern Crona Lacrosse Association]] (NCLA) was prohibited from being aired on Algoquonan television. Instead, the national Algosh Homeland League (AHL) was the most popular lacrosse league in the country. The [[Final War of the Deluge]] functionally brought an end to the league, as aerial bombing and other military disruptions precluded the ability of the League to continue operations. Additionally, as the war drained Algosh manpower, most of the league's stars were conscripted and then {{wp|killed in action}}. The Algosh people largely continued to play lacrosse as a street-and-farm game. When the NCLA became available to Algosh viewers for the first time, it immediately became the most popular lacrosse offering in the country, though unlike other Cusinauti countries, there was significant resistance to the Association among more nationalist Algosh. A revived AHL was formed and operated between [[2027]] and [[2030]] but eventually folded due to lack of sponsorships and investment, all of which went to the NCLA. Beginning in the 2030s, many of the best Algosh players began to move to [[New Harren]] in order to play in the Association. Kaigwa is considered a possible future home of an NCLA {{wp|expansion team}}, but issues - both lack of local capital and continued opposition to the "Occidental league" in some quarters - plague the possibility of expansion to the Republic. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
At the time of the Republic's formation in [[2027]], it had a population of 34,502,665. | |||
Due to the relatively large numbers of young men [[Algosh_Republic#Algosh_abroad|expatriating from the Republic]], some scholars have expressed alarm at the longterm demographic prospects of the Republic and the possible need to bring in additional male Varshani refugees or even [[Otisco#Pachoy_penal_colony|Pachoy exiles]] to help compensate for the losses; such measures have been opposed by the government and the possible demographic implications downplayed. | |||
The Algosh language is spoken by nearly every resident of the Algosh Republic and is the native language of the Algosh people. | The Algosh language is spoken by nearly every resident of the Algosh Republic and is the native language of the Algosh people. | ||
The Algosh people are mostly members of the [[M'acunism|M'acunist]] faith tradition. Occidental religions, primarily the [[Catholic Church]], comprise a very small but growing percentage of the Algosh population as is the case in most other parts of [[Cusinaut]]. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||