Foreign Relations of Burgundie

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Burgundie has been seen as a historical aggressor with a long history of colonialism, purveyor of chattel slavery, military and economic interventionist paternalism, and Christian proselytization. This has led to a number of global conspiracies regarding Burgundie from Global Burgieman to Levantine Creep, and unflattering characterizations like Brother Auggie. This attitude colors both Burgundie's relations with the world and the world's perception of Burgoignesc intent. In this post-Operation Kipling era, specifically under the Palacin Dynasty (Pasqual I and his heir apparent Crown Princess Amelia) the country has taken a much softer tone with recognition of its role in the aforementioned grievances. Since the 1990s the country, spearheaded by the Palacin family has sought to focus on the role Burgundie has played in the modernization of the world since the end of the Second Great War (containerization), the minimalization of death and suffering across the globe, the multi-lateral approach the country now takes with its participation in transnational organizations like the League of Nations and the Levantine Union, the efforts to not suppress economic growth in its post-colonial countries, but to develop healthy, wealthy, global markets. These efforts are recognized as just the beginning of a long period of global healing that Burgundie needs to lead. They have proven to be fruitful in the short term as the opening and expanding of markets, both economic and of academic, have given Burgundie access to incredible human and financial capital the world over.

Burgundie has historically sided with the southern Levantine powerhouse Urcea in global politics. However, Burgundie is the first to extend the olive branch in the name of open commerce and global stabilization which it has done with both Caphiria and Kiravia. Burgundie currently maintains good relations with all three countries nations and is sometimes used as an intermediary between the three superpowers when tension is on the verge of breaking out into violence, or when tensions are coming down and a de-escalation is sought. However, Burgundie is attached at the hip to Urcea through history, culture, and institutions like the Levantine Union and Caphiria and Kiravia see Burgundie through that lens.

With the remainder of the Occidental world and the regional powers of Daxia and Stenza, Burgundie maintains good and open relationships. Burgundie serves with many of these nations on global institutions like the League of Nations but not in permanent seat status, as well as organizations like the Red Cross, the World Bank, etc. Burgundie is particularly close/allied to the nations of Arcerion, Cartadania, Pelaxia, Paulastra, and Yonderre.

Territory disputes

Burgundie has two low-intensity but open territory disputes. They are over ownership of Sudmoll and Wintergen.

Sudmoll controversy

Main article: Sudmoll Island Conflicts

Following its independence in 1921, Stenza laid claim to the Burgoignesc island of Sudmoll. On a number of politically advantageous occasions, the Stenzan Armed Forces have been dispatched to occupy the island often leading to an escalation of tension between Stenza and Burgundie. There have also been a number of flashpoints between Stenzan and Sudmollese fishing and merchant fleets that have had to be broken up by the coast guards of both countries. To this day the matter remains unsettled with both nations claiming the island, but Stenza's last concerted effort to exert control over the island was in 1984.

Wintergen controversy

Main article: Stewardship of Wintergen (government-in-exile)


Current Diplomatic Posture

Burgundie sustains positive diplomatic relations with all nations, with embassies and consulates in almost every nation. Burgundie prefers diplomatic solutions to military ones and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs is highly professional and dedicated to maintaining peace and trade revenue.

Political and economic perspectives

  • Communism and socialism: ater Burgundie spent 20 years fighting communists in the 60s-80s (Operation Kipling, the country changed its perspective on communism and socialism. These systems were no longer consider the "enemy", but that their existence was an opportunity to develop a new market for the Merchant Marine of Burgundie's trade network. So the country takes an economic approach as opposed to a military one.
  • Democracy and capitalism: Burgundie has always been preferential to democracies and capitalists but there is less opportunity for Burgundie to influence these nations.
  • Monarchy: more in favor of constitutional monarchies, but is generally favorable to all monarchies.
  • Theocracy: more infavor of popularly supported or elected theocracies but generally favorable to all theocracies, regardless of its religion.
  • Syndycalism: opposed


Global Improvement

The Global Improvement Branch is the arm of Ministry of Exterior Affairs tasked with improving the world in terms of how it can positively impact Burgundie. While it is a selfish objective Global Improvement is the branch of government associated with helping to improve global living standards, wages, and reducing/eradicating pandemic diseases. The Branch was created in 1994 to bring together disparate offices and departments from across the Ministry of the Interior, External Affairs, and Revenue that all dealt with improving the lives of those outside of Burgundie.

LoN

Main article: League of Nations

WHO

Main article: World Health Organization

IMF

Main article: International Monetary Fund

WTO

Main article: World Trade Organization

UNESCO

Main article: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

IAEA

Main article: International Atomic Energy Agency

ICAO

Main article: International Civil Aviation Organization

ICC

Main article: International Criminal Court

RedCross

Main article: International Red Cross Committee

IMO

Main article: International Maritime Organization

WIPO

Main article: World Intellectual Property Organization

WFP

Main article: World Food Programme

BurgunCorps

Current Trade Posture

Burgundie maintains markets across the globe. Burgundie's trade islands are vital to the global reach and approach that the economy relies on. These disparate islands are heavily industrialized trade ports and warehousing spaces that help not only the Merchant Marine of Burgundie but serve as stopover points in many nations trading routes.

Current Foreign Investment Posture

Rumahoki

Following the Velevet Revolution and the adoption of Velvetine Socialism by Rumahoki in the mid-1990s, the nation opened up Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and numerous Burgoignesc companies were encouraged by the Global Improvement Branch of the Ministry of External Affairs (GIB-MEA) to invest in the newly reformed state. These investments were meant to support the stabilization of the state and the transition to democracy in Rumahoki. For almost 40 years the investments in Rumahoki have been expanding and are largely regarded as beneficial to both parties. The various campuses established by the Burgoignesc companies are also accompanied with workers housing and a Burgoignesc International School. All work is conducted to Rumahokian standards, but pay is slightly higher than average. The companies who operate manufactories are able to thwart some of the controls of the planned market socialist economy by focusing on exports rather than internal distribution, but even this only occurs are under the watchful eye of Rumahokian economists and customs agents. It has been recorded that these investments have had a net positive impact of those Rumahokians who work for these Burgoignesc companies. They have access to some of the goods either made or sold by those companies through the Burgoignesc companies' PXes at discounted rates, although these items are taxed heavily by the Rumahokian government. None of the practices of the Burgoignesc companies are allowed to directly contradict the indicative planning done by Rumahokian economist, as there is an additional burden of reporting placed on these companies, which results in the hiring of additional Rumahokian citizens to maintain accurate and persistent accounting.

These investments cross a number of industries including telecommunications (as local affiliates of state-run Videocom, Island Mobile), shipping (O’Shea Container Shipping), retail (House of Elan and Germais Time), hospitality (BurgunArms Hospitality Group, and tourism (DeBonAire Airlines‎‎).

Puertego

Current Military Posture

Burgundie is a leading member of LUDC, and maintains non-aggression and mutual defense alliances with a number of states.


Burgundie maintains a high level of global reach/forward deployment and readiness both through it's island provinces (in particular La Garrote), and it's outsized sea and airlift commands. It also leverages industrial contracts with local partners and their industrial bases to maintain a massive and incorruptable materiel supply chain. Key partners include Arcerion, Cartadania, Bulkh, Faneria, Paulastra, Pelaxia, Urcea, and Yonderre.

Relations by Continent

Alshar

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
 Canpei Friendly Yes Yes N/A
 Daxia Friendly Yes Yes N/A
 Huoxia Strained Yes Yes N/A
Template:Country data Kagoyama TBD Yes Yes N/A
 Kandara Strained Yes Yes N/A
 Metzetta TBD Yes Yes N/A
 Oyashima Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Peshabiwar Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Pukhgundi Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Pursat TBD Yes Yes N/A
 Rusana Allied Yes Yes
 Tapakdore Neutral Yes Yes N/A
Template:Country data Tashi-Daypa Neutral Yes Yes N/A

Audonia

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
 Battganuur Friendly Yes Yes It is a market economy focused on exports, under the watchful eye of Burgundie, whose companies have a massive stake in the country's economic activity.
 Bulkh Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Umardwal Allied Yes Yes N/A
 United Audonian Emirates TBD Yes Yes N/A
 Yanuban Friendly Yes Yes It is a market economy focused on exports, under the watchful eye of Burgundie, whose companies have a massive stake in the country's economic activity.
 Zaclaria TBD Yes Yes N/A

Australis

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
 Farmandie Friendly Yes Yes N/A
 Stenza Strained/neutral Yes Yes The conclusion of the Sudmoll Island Conflicts in 2022 has seen a beginning of a thaw and closer ties between the nations.

Crona

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
 Alpachnia Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Alstin Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Algosh Republic Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Anta Carda Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Arcerion Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Ashkenang Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Austro-Caldera Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Canespa Allied Yes Yes N/A
 The Cape Strained Yes Yes N/A
 Ceylonia Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Chakailan Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Chenango Confederacy Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Copacaban Republic Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Copake Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 East Arctic Mandate Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Ehemo Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Housatonic Neutral Yes Yes N/A
League of Nations International Nature Preserve Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Istrenya Neutral Yes Yes N/A
Template:Country data Kartejya Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Kelekona Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Netansett Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Malentina Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Maloka Neutral Yes Yes N/A
Template:Country data Mid-Atrassic States Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 New Archduchy Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 New Harren Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 New Veltorina Neutral Yes Yes N/A
Template:Country data New Yustona Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Pachaug Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Pankara Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Paulastra Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Porlos Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Quetzenkel Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Riena Levsa Neutral Yes Yes N/A
Template:Country data Telokona Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Telonaticolan Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Tierrador Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Titechaxha Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Ulaga Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Unnuaq Chain Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Unnuaq Mission State Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Varshan Strained Yes Yes N/A
 Venua'tino Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Washakara Neutral Yes Yes N/A

Sarpedon

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
 Aciria Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Lucrecia Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Cartadania Allied Yes Yes N/A
 Caphiria Friendly Yes Yes Strong economic ties
 Takatta Loa Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Patraja Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Pelaxia Friendly Yes Yes Strong economic ties
 Qustantistan Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Lariana Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Volonia Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Zeshinava Neutral Yes Yes N/A

Kiro-Borealis

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
 Kiravia Friendly Yes Yes Sovereignty dispute over the Isle of Wintergen
 Vithinja Neutral Yes Yes N/A

Levantia

Nation State of Affairs Embassy in Vilauristre? Visa Privileges Notes
League of Nations Alba Concordia Allied Yes Yes League of Nations headquarters
 Allaria Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Anglei Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Caergwynn Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Carna Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Corcra Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Eldmora Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Faneria Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Fiannria Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
Template:Country data Grussland Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Hendalarsk Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Hollona and Diorisia Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Kronenia Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Lapody Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Rhotia Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Urcea Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Verecundia Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Vinesia Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Vorenia Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state
 Whiteglen Neutral Yes Yes N/A
 Yonderre Allied Yes Yes Levantine Union partner state

See also