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Castl'ye's tenure as Istrenya's first president was long and eventful, however it would come to an end in September of 1893, when he died of [[w:Pneumonia|pneumonia]]. His successor, SLM assistant leader [[Natééko Atoba'asi]], immediately took office following his death, and continued on many of the policies that Castl'ye implemented. Istrenya, much like Tierrador, stayed neutral during the [[First Great War]], though was slightly involved in the [[Arcer Bush Wars|Third Bush War]] in late 1903 to 1904. In 1906, Atoba'asi signed into effect a ban on marijuana, a very popular substance used amongst the Istrenyan people. This was considered a catalyst in Atoba'asi's quick exit from office just three years later, though none of his successors made an effort to reverse the ban. In 1912, the [[Qanačee Commerce Group]] was founded by a group of Istrenyan marijuana farmers, and by doing so, they had begun the age of Istrenyan illegal drug trade. The QCG was one of several cartels that would be established during the beginning of the 20th century, and they mostly engaged in trading illicit substances such as marijuana, [[copium]], [[w:Alcoholic beverages|alcoholic drinks]], and [[w:cocaine|cocaine]]. The QCG mostly operated throughout Istrenya, evading Istrenyan authorities, however they began to operate within the borders of other South Cronan nations, most notably Tierrador and Arcerion. This once again strained Istrenya's relationships with both nations, the former of which they considered to be a great ally. By the 1930s, cartel activity had practically taken over daily Istrenyan life. The Istrenyan economy had returned to a disastrous state once again, and a lot of industries lost laborers to drug farming and trade. | Castl'ye's tenure as Istrenya's first president was long and eventful, however it would come to an end in September of 1893, when he died of [[w:Pneumonia|pneumonia]]. His successor, SLM assistant leader [[Natééko Atoba'asi]], immediately took office following his death, and continued on many of the policies that Castl'ye implemented. Istrenya, much like Tierrador, stayed neutral during the [[First Great War]], though was slightly involved in the [[Arcer Bush Wars|Third Bush War]] in late 1903 to 1904. In 1906, Atoba'asi signed into effect a ban on marijuana, a very popular substance used amongst the Istrenyan people. This was considered a catalyst in Atoba'asi's quick exit from office just three years later, though none of his successors made an effort to reverse the ban. In 1912, the [[Qanačee Commerce Group]] was founded by a group of Istrenyan marijuana farmers, and by doing so, they had begun the age of Istrenyan illegal drug trade. The QCG was one of several cartels that would be established during the beginning of the 20th century, and they mostly engaged in trading illicit substances such as marijuana, [[copium]], [[w:Alcoholic beverages|alcoholic drinks]], and [[w:cocaine|cocaine]]. The QCG mostly operated throughout Istrenya, evading Istrenyan authorities, however they began to operate within the borders of other South Cronan nations, most notably Tierrador and Arcerion. This once again strained Istrenya's relationships with both nations, the former of which they considered to be a great ally. By the 1930s, cartel activity had practically taken over daily Istrenyan life. The Istrenyan economy had returned to a disastrous state once again, and a lot of industries lost laborers to drug farming and trade. | ||
===[[Istrenyan Crisis| | ===Late Modern=== | ||
When Populist leader [[A'kale Treo]] became President in 1954, he began reopening the country to Arcer foreign influence once again. This decision was met with mixed reactions, with the lower-class rejecting what they called "double colonization," both by Tierrador and now Arcerion. Arcer diplomats were given visa-free access to Istrenya under the guise of business activity, however, it is believed that the diplomats were also engaging in commerce with cartels such as the QCG and KB-22. Arcer influence had also attempted to keep many of the Istrenyan middle class wages quite low for the area, and when Istrenyan laborers attempted to unionize against the low wages, President Treo and other government officials were met with pressure from the Arcer government to turn them away. This was the status quo for most of Istrenya for the remainder of the 1950s until an altercation between two Arcer diplomats and unionized farmers left the officials hospitalized after being brutalized. This began a domino effect which culminated in the [[Istrenyan Crisis]]. It was the first all-out conflict on Istrenyan soil since the Great Karaba Fire in 1867. [[Ma'kle Tytosh]], a former aide to President Treo, founded the [[National Istrenyan People's Front]], or NIPF, and sparked riots occurring all over the country. By late 1959, Tytosh had begun the [[March to Karaba]], a movement politicized and publicized as the means from which they would free Istrenya from foreign corporate and political interference. | |||
Arcerion, fearing for the safety of its citizens and interests, responded quickly to the unfolding political crisis in Istrenya by mobilizing its troops in peacekeeping efforts. This was met with fierce resistance from the Tierradorian government, and [[Walakee State|Walakee]] dictator [[Pedro Gomez]] threatened mobilization against Arcer forces, though the mobilization never came. Gomez quickly lost popularity in Istrenya after this supposed empty threat. Meanwhile, Tytosh and the NIPF was able to establish the socialist People's Republic of Istrenya, which was meant to take over the entire country and unite it under a socialist banner. | |||
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==== Contemporary Istrenya ==== | ==== Contemporary Istrenya ==== | ||
== | == Politics == | ||
Istrenya is a presidential constitutional republic. It is governed via principles established by the [[1961 Istrenyan Constitution|1961 Constitution]], which features the aforementioned presidential system, a unicameral legislative body, known as the [[National Congress (Istrenya)|National Congress]], which represents the population of Istrenya at-large, and a judicial branch, which consists of the Istrenyan High Court. Despite many of the rights outlined in the 1961 Constitution, most of the political power in the country is held by the executive branch, more specifically by the [[President of Istrenya]]. The country is a unitary state, separated into [[Qoyalets of Istrenya|21 qoyalets]]. The qoyalets, despite not having strong governments, still maintain control over petty bureaucratic affairs within their jurisdiction. | Istrenya is a presidential constitutional republic. It is governed via principles established by the [[1961 Istrenyan Constitution|1961 Constitution]], which features the aforementioned presidential system, a unicameral legislative body, known as the [[National Congress (Istrenya)|National Congress]], which represents the population of Istrenya at-large, and a judicial branch, which consists of the Istrenyan High Court. Despite many of the rights outlined in the 1961 Constitution, most of the political power in the country is held by the executive branch, more specifically by the [[President of Istrenya]]. The country is a unitary state, separated into [[Qoyalets of Istrenya|21 qoyalets]]. The qoyalets, despite not having strong governments, still maintain control over petty bureaucratic affairs within their jurisdiction. | ||
=== | ===Government=== | ||
Most of the power in Istrenya is vested in the executive branch of the government. Since 2014, there have been pushes to establish a checks and balances system within the government, however despite all of the progress that has been made, there is still a large gap between the executive branch and the rest of the government. The current President of Istrenya is [[M’Kole Tysh’le]], who has been in power since 2025. The president is usually selected through a free election process, which occurs every four years since 1961. Every Istrenyan National over the age of 17 is required to cast a vote in the presidential election, incurring a fine of 550 Istrenyan Pounds (or $150) for not participating. The president of Istrenya is the commander-in-chief of the Istrenyan military, is able to issue an suspensive veto to legislative bills before they become law, which the National Congress would be unable to override, and appoints the members of the Executive Offices along with other government officials, who administer and enforce Istrenyan laws and policies through their respective agencies. The Constitution does not mention term limits for the president, therefore it is common to see Istrenyan presidents serving until death. | Most of the power in Istrenya is vested in the executive branch of the government. Since 2014, there have been pushes to establish a checks and balances system within the government, however despite all of the progress that has been made, there is still a large gap between the executive branch and the rest of the government. The current President of Istrenya is [[M’Kole Tysh’le]], who has been in power since 2025. The president is usually selected through a free election process, which occurs every four years since 1961. Every Istrenyan National over the age of 17 is required to cast a vote in the presidential election, incurring a fine of 550 Istrenyan Pounds (or $150) for not participating. The president of Istrenya is the commander-in-chief of the Istrenyan military, is able to issue an suspensive veto to legislative bills before they become law, which the National Congress would be unable to override, and appoints the members of the Executive Offices along with other government officials, who administer and enforce Istrenyan laws and policies through their respective agencies. The Constitution does not mention term limits for the president, therefore it is common to see Istrenyan presidents serving until death. | ||
The legislative branch of Istrenya is mainly composed of the National Congress, a unicameral legislature which is responsible for drafting, deciding, and enforcing legislations throughout the entire country. As of 2035, there are 331 representatives serving in the National Congress. Elections for the National Congress take place in the same cycle as the presidential election, however the National Congress elections take place in the winter of that election year, as opposed to the presidential election taking place in the spring of said year. Similar to the presidential election, all Istrenyan nationals are required to vote, however the penalty for not voting in this election is less severe, only incurring a fine of 100 Istrenyan Pounds (or around $30). Unlike the president, the 1961 Constitution establishes limits of three 4-year terms, or 12 years, for representatives of the National Congress, however it is very rare to see a representative serve more than two full terms. | The legislative branch of Istrenya is mainly composed of the National Congress, a unicameral legislature which is responsible for drafting, deciding, and enforcing legislations throughout the entire country. As of 2035, there are 331 representatives serving in the National Congress. Elections for the National Congress take place in the same cycle as the presidential election, however the National Congress elections take place in the winter of that election year, as opposed to the presidential election taking place in the spring of said year. Similar to the presidential election, all Istrenyan nationals are required to vote, however the penalty for not voting in this election is less severe, only incurring a fine of 100 Istrenyan Pounds (or around $30). Unlike the president, the 1961 Constitution establishes limits of three 4-year terms, or 12 years, for representatives of the National Congress, however it is very rare to see a representative serve more than two full terms. | ||
=== | ===Administrative divisions=== | ||
[[File:Istrenya qoyalets.png|thumb|Map of Istrenya's 21 Qoyalets]] | [[File:Istrenya qoyalets.png|thumb|Map of Istrenya's 21 Qoyalets]] | ||