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Akule II was succeeded by King Elsu I Phillip. The new King's reign began promisingly as a program to benefit the family of miners who had died at work was proposed by the King, but financial difficulties with the program as well as opposition by his ministers scuttled the proposal. On 4 September [[1920]], Elsu attempted to purge his cabinet and install his own men, but half of the ministers refused to accept his authority, leading to most of the government buildings in Toucari being locked down in a state of semi-coup. The King attempted to induce the Brenedine Squadron to intervene on his behalf; although a detachment of marines secured the port area, they would not take direct action in the dispute. Elsu next tried to rally the people to his side, but his calls for a mass demonstration mostly brought out opponents of both the ministry and monarchy. The initially small lukewarm crowds of royalists were soon supplanted by mass demonstrations against both factions of the government, and by 10 September the King had completely lost control of Toucari. Elsu fled to the safety of the Brenedine Squadron and was subsequently induced to sign a document of abdication. Due to his opposition to the current ministry, the King's document unusually authorized the commanding [[Ranks in the Urcean Armed Forces#Field.2C%20Flag%20and%20Staff%20Officers|Návarce]] of the Brenedine Squadron to choose his successor before moving into exile in [[Urcea]], becoming one of the first of the so-called [[The Dispossessed|Dispossessed]]. The Návarce wired [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] for instructions, and was subsequently told to open negotiations with the demonstrators. Under the leadership of the civil administrator of Toucari, a provisional government was formed until such time that a constitution could be adopted. Having legal authority from the abdication to transfer Aronese sovereignty from one monarch to another, the Návarce agreed to recognize the provisional government as the successor of King Elsu I. Accordingly, on 12 September, the administrator - Guy Enyeto - became Provisional President of Arona. Elections for a constitutional convention were held on 15 October and the convention met for the first time on 1 November 1920. | Akule II was succeeded by King Elsu I Phillip. The new King's reign began promisingly as a program to benefit the family of miners who had died at work was proposed by the King, but financial difficulties with the program as well as opposition by his ministers scuttled the proposal. On 4 September [[1920]], Elsu attempted to purge his cabinet and install his own men, but half of the ministers refused to accept his authority, leading to most of the government buildings in Toucari being locked down in a state of semi-coup. The King attempted to induce the Brenedine Squadron to intervene on his behalf; although a detachment of marines secured the port area, they would not take direct action in the dispute. Elsu next tried to rally the people to his side, but his calls for a mass demonstration mostly brought out opponents of both the ministry and monarchy. The initially small lukewarm crowds of royalists were soon supplanted by mass demonstrations against both factions of the government, and by 10 September the King had completely lost control of Toucari. Elsu fled to the safety of the Brenedine Squadron and was subsequently induced to sign a document of abdication. Due to his opposition to the current ministry, the King's document unusually authorized the commanding [[Ranks in the Urcean Armed Forces#Field.2C%20Flag%20and%20Staff%20Officers|Návarce]] of the Brenedine Squadron to choose his successor before moving into exile in [[Urcea]], becoming one of the first of the so-called [[The Dispossessed|Dispossessed]]. The Návarce wired [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] for instructions, and was subsequently told to open negotiations with the demonstrators. Under the leadership of the civil administrator of Toucari, a provisional government was formed until such time that a constitution could be adopted. Having legal authority from the abdication to transfer Aronese sovereignty from one monarch to another, the Návarce agreed to recognize the provisional government as the successor of King Elsu I. Accordingly, on 12 September, the administrator - Guy Enyeto - became Provisional President of Arona. Elections for a constitutional convention were held on 15 October and the convention met for the first time on 1 November 1920. | ||
The constitutional convention lasted for two months and established a republican government [[Julian republic|similar in form]] to that of [[Urcea]]'s without a monarch. It was the first of what are now called "[[Julian republic]]s". The new constitution was inaugurated on 4 February 1921 with Enyeto continuing to serve as Provisional President until a election held that November. On 14 March 1921, following a month of sometimes heated debate, the new government of Arona confirmed the nation's existing treaty of protection with Urcea. | The constitutional convention lasted for two months and established a republican government [[Julian republic|similar in form]] to that of [[Urcea]]'s without a monarch. It was the first of what are now called "[[Julian republic]]s". The new constitution was inaugurated on 4 February 1921 with Enyeto continuing to serve as Provisional President until a election held that November. On 14 March 1921, following a month of sometimes heated debate, the new government of Arona confirmed the nation's existing treaty of protection with Urcea. Enyeto established the Aronese National Movement (ANM) party, a center-right political party which aligned with his own policies of conciliation with the Occident while building up national institutions and a strong military. In the November 1921 elections, Enyeto's ANM won 70 of 92 seats in the Proprietary Assembly, beginning a period of six decades of ANM majority or coalition-leading governments. | ||
====Second Great War==== | ====Second Great War==== | ||
During the [[Second Great War]], Arona declared its neutrality, but due to its association with Urcea it remained involved in the conflict in a peripheral sense. It was briefly under threat of invasion from [[Vespera]], the neighboring possession of [[Caphiria]]. However, Vespera was cut off from [[Sarpedon]] relatively early in the war by [[Cartadania]]n forces in [[Porta Bianca]] and [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] forces based in [[Equatorial Ostiecia]]. After being isolated, Caphirian forces in the region switched over into the defensive, which they would remain in for the rest of the conflict. Vespera was overrun by allied forces later in the war. As the invasion of Vespera began, Arona broke its strict pledge of neutrality and allowed allied forces to pass through Aronese territory. As the immediate threat to its sovereignty had subsided, on 1 July [[1937]], Arona declared war on [[Caphiria]]. Aronese participation was largely limited to assuming main occupation duties of Vespera in order to allow allied forces to transfer its forces elsewhere, though a single Aronese infantry regiment participated in the in the [[Ventotene#History|invasion of Ventotene]] in [[1938]]. Like with Vespera, the regiment assumed primary occupation duties of Ventotene on behalf of [[Urcea]] in order to allow it to transfer its forces to other theaters. At the end of the war, Arona received monetary compensation from both sides; from the allies, as a payment for their occupation duties, and from Caphiria as reparations. The compensation payments were relatively significant given the size of the country, and Aronese arms enjoyed significant prestige at home for their successful participation in the conflict. The Second Great War had minimal loss of life and negative impact on Arona, instead providing not only economic benefit but enhanced national unity and identity. | During the [[Second Great War]], Arona declared its neutrality, but due to its association with Urcea it remained involved in the conflict in a peripheral sense. It was briefly under threat of invasion from [[Vespera]], the neighboring possession of [[Caphiria]]. However, Vespera was cut off from [[Sarpedon]] relatively early in the war by [[Cartadania]]n forces in [[Porta Bianca]] and [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] forces based in [[Equatorial Ostiecia]]. After being isolated, Caphirian forces in the region switched over into the defensive, which they would remain in for the rest of the conflict. Vespera was overrun by allied forces later in the war. As the invasion of Vespera began, Arona broke its strict pledge of neutrality and allowed allied forces to pass through Aronese territory. As the immediate threat to its sovereignty had subsided, on 1 July [[1937]], Arona declared war on [[Caphiria]]. Aronese participation was largely limited to assuming main occupation duties of Vespera in order to allow allied forces to transfer its forces elsewhere, though a single Aronese infantry regiment participated in the in the [[Ventotene#History|invasion of Ventotene]] in [[1938]]. Like with Vespera, the regiment assumed primary occupation duties of Ventotene on behalf of [[Urcea]] in order to allow it to transfer its forces to other theaters. At the end of the war, Arona received monetary compensation from both sides; from the allies, as a payment for their occupation duties, and from Caphiria as reparations. The compensation payments were relatively significant given the size of the country, and Aronese arms enjoyed significant prestige at home for their successful participation in the conflict. The Second Great War had minimal loss of life and negative impact on Arona, instead providing not only economic benefit but enhanced national unity and identity. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
The annexation of Galib was initially popular, leading to a resurgence of popularity for the flagging Aronese National Movement (ANM) party in the [[1961]] Aronese election. However, the ongoing insurgency, military failures, and problems with integration significantly affected the ANM's popularity. It lost seats in the 1965, 1969, and 1973 elections, and in 1973 it was reduced to a leading a grand coalition government with the rival Tainean Social Democratic Party. The subsequent successes in Galib, and defections of [[LOTA]] members to alignment with [[Caphiria]], led to a renewal of the ANM in the 1977 and 1981 election as the party ramped up [[Venceia|Venceiophobic]] rhetoric and calls for national defense against [[Vespera]]. | |||
====Post-Cold War==== | ====Post-Cold War==== | ||
The end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] in the 1980s 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. | The end of the [[Occidental Cold War]] in the 1980s 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. In 1985, one year after the signing of the [[Assumption Accords]], the Tainean Social Democratic Party (TSDP) won a majority of seats in the Proprietary Assembly, ushering in new leadership for the new era. Between 1986 and 1989, the Republican Guard was downsized significantly, with the savings spent on improving the social safety net and building better infrastructure in the poor rural northeast. Economic ties with [[Vespera]] were implemented by the TSDP in its second term (1990-1993), leading to some improvements in the Aronese economy. The TSDP continued to govern the country until the 2001 election, when a reinvigorated ANM won back control of the government. Since 2001, party control of the government has changed hands several times, and political engagement within Arona has continued to rise. Arona's government in the 21st century remained neutral in [[The Deluge|the Deluge]], including in the [[Final War of the Deluge]], which was an issue of significant controversy within the domestic political sphere. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||