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====Annexation of Galib====

The small island of Galib, just off the western shore of Arona, was part of [[Oustec]] at various times throughout its history but broke away during the latter's reform era. The Aronese had long held interest in the island, especially as the nation sought to increase its oceanic access and viability as a trade power. The island, recognized by the [[League of Nations]] as an independent state in [[1951]], was invaded by Arona in [[1958]]. Galib's small military was easily overwhelmed and Arona occupied the entire island within a month. The invasion drew mass condemnation but the League was ultimately unable to intervene due to the influence of [[Urcea]] on the [[League of Nations Security Council]]. While Urcea's protection of Arona solidified the relations between the protector and protectorate, it had a gravely negative impact on Urcea's perception abroad during the [[Occidental Cold War]].

The political and economic integration of Galib, in addition to the military and strategic concerns poised by the Occidental Cold War, would become the dominant concern of the Aronese state for the remainder of the 20th century. Although small, the population and land area were still significant relative to Arona's smaller size. The Occidental Cold War exacerbated the issue, as from [[1962]] through [[1971]] opponents of the Aronese government received funds and arms from [[Caphiria]]. The Aronese military struggled, at times, to contain the threat, requiring occasional assistance from the [[Urcea|Urcean]] [[Royal Marine Corps (Urcea)|Royal Marine Corps]]. By [[1970]], the major ringleaders of the resistance movement were captured, splintering the group and precipitating the end of Caphirian support for the project the next year. On the advice of the [[Government of Urcea|Urcean government]], the Aronese government issued blanket pardons to resistance fighters and leaders on 1 May [[1972]]. The pardons, along with new social programs specifically intended to alleviate poverty on the island, decreased tensions significantly. 1 May is celebrated on Galib as the "Healing Day" holiday. By [[1980]], Galib's politics were largely integrated into Arona's, but significant efforts to integrate the island economically - including both a difference in basic logistical systems as well as the island's relative poverty - would remain a top policy issue well into the early 2000s.

====Post-Cold War====

The end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] brought about significant political and cultural changes in Arona. For the first time in its history, Arona was no longer in danger of immediate invasion from either of its northern or eastern neighbors, and a sense of culture shock to the traditionally "militia cultured" Aronese people set in. This culture shock precipitated a political realignment within the country, as the traditional political parties which emphasized their ability to keep the Republic safe struggled to find relevancy in this new age of tranquility.

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 ====Annexation of Galib====
 The small island of Galib, just off the western shore of Arona, was part of [[Oustec]] at various times throughout its history but broke away during the latter's reform era. The Aronese had long held interest in the island, especially as the nation sought to increase its oceanic access and viability as a trade power. The island, recognized by the [[League of Nations]] as an independent state in [[1951]], was invaded by Arona in [[1958]]. Galib's small military was easily overwhelmed and Arona occupied the entire island within a month. The invasion drew mass condemnation but the League was ultimately unable to intervene due to the influence of [[Urcea]] on the [[League of Nations Security Council]]. While Urcea's protection of Arona solidified the relations between the protector and protectorate, it had a gravely negative impact on Urcea's perception abroad during the [[Occidental Cold War]].
+The political and economic integration of Galib, in addition to the military and strategic concerns poised by the Occidental Cold War, would become the dominant concern of the Aronese state for the remainder of the 20th century. Although small, the population and land area were still significant relative to Arona's smaller size. The Occidental Cold War exacerbated the issue, as from [[1962]] through [[1971]] opponents of the Aronese government received funds and arms from [[Caphiria]]. The Aronese military struggled, at times, to contain the threat, requiring occasional assistance from the [[Urcea|Urcean]] [[Royal Marine Corps (Urcea)|Royal Marine Corps]]. By [[1970]], the major ringleaders of the resistance movement were captured, splintering the group and precipitating the end of Caphirian support for the project the next year. On the advice of the [[Government of Urcea|Urcean government]], the Aronese government issued blanket pardons to resistance fighters and leaders on 1 May [[1972]]. The pardons, along with new social programs specifically intended to alleviate poverty on the island, decreased tensions significantly. 1 May is celebrated on Galib as the "Healing Day" holiday. By [[1980]], Galib's politics were largely integrated into Arona's, but significant efforts to integrate the island economically - including both a difference in basic logistical systems as well as the island's relative poverty - would remain a top policy issue well into the early 2000s.
 ====Post-Cold War====
 The end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] brought about significant political and cultural changes in Arona. For the first time in its history, Arona was no longer in danger of immediate invasion from either of its northern or eastern neighbors, and a sense of culture shock to the traditionally "militia cultured" Aronese people set in. This culture shock precipitated a political realignment within the country, as the traditional political parties which emphasized their ability to keep the Republic safe struggled to find relevancy in this new age of tranquility.

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