Foreign relations of Fiannria

The foreign relations of Fiannria are the way in which the Commonwealth of Fiannria interacts with the other nations of the world. Governed by the Fiannan Commonwealth Department of State, Fiannria's foreign policy goals include the promotion of national security, economic prosperity, and the advancement of democratic governance and human rights. As a member of the Levantine Union and the Levantine Union Defense Council, Fiannria maintains strong ties with its regional allies while also engaging in strategic partnerships beyond Levantia. Fiannria pursues an active role in global trade, defense cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy, fostering relationships based on mutual interests, historical connections, and geopolitical strategy. Its foreign policy is characterized by a balance of regional commitments, strategic military partnerships, and economic engagement, particularly in Audonia, where it seeks to counter external influence and promote stability. While maintaining close relations with historical allies, Fiannria also navigates complex relationships with former adversaries and emerging global powers, shaping its role as a proactive and adaptable international actor.

History

Border Vigilance and Early Navigation with the Holy Levantine Empire (Early-19th Century – Mid 19th Century)

During Fiannria’s formative years, foreign policy was limited in scope and highly defensive. Focused primarily on protecting territorial integrity, Fiannria maintained a cautious distance from great power politics, where at all possible, interacting while organizing its military around frontier defense—notably the Grenzers and the founding of the Black Watch Regiment to counter raids along the Fanerian border. Foreign engagement was primarily focused on its interaction with other member states of the Empire and neighboring nations in Levantia.

Industrial Emergence and Pre-Levantine Civil War (Mid-19th Century to Early 20th Century)

Fiannria’s industrialization in the mid-19th century marked a turning point in its foreign relations. Driven by the need for new markets, raw materials, and strategic trade routes, Fiannria began expanding its diplomatic and economic presence well beyond Levantia—particularly into Audonia, a continent in transition as former colonial states gained independence and sought new development partners.

Fiannria’s foreign policy during this era focused on mutually beneficial economic engagement, establishing early trade agreements, investing in local infrastructure, and deploying technical advisors to assist with governance and state-building. Fiannria notably recognized and supported the independence of Mehristan, signaling its commitment to promoting republicanism and self-determination in the region.

The most impactful initiative of this period was Fiannria’s leadership in planning and constructing the Trans-Audonia Railway, a continent-spanning infrastructure project built in collaboration with multiple regional partners. The railway revolutionized movement and commerce across Audonia, but more importantly, it reshaped the political landscape.

Because access to the railway—and the trade and development it enabled—depended on formal agreements with Fiannria, it forced fragmented and loosely organized states to centralize authority and formalize governance structures in order to negotiate effectively. As a result, Fiannria played a direct role in catalyzing state formation, modernization, and regional integration in Audonia.

Levantine Civil War, the Second Great War

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The Levantine Union, Occidental Cold War, and Operation Kipling

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Post Kipling 20th Century

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Modern Day

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Foreign Aid

Fiannria’s modern foreign aid policy is a key pillar of its broader foreign relations strategy. Administered by the Commonwealth Department of State in coordination with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Finance and Development, foreign aid reflects both Fiannria’s values and its strategic interests abroad. Aid is delivered through both bilateral channels and multilateral institutions, and is broadly categorized into three major streams: humanitarian aid, economic/developmental aid, and military aid.

Humanitarian Aid

Fiannria is a leading provider of rapid-response humanitarian assistance, particularly in regions experiencing natural disasters, political unrest, food insecurity, or mass displacement. Humanitarian missions are often coordinated through the Commonwealth Humanitarian Service (CHS), which deploys medical teams, logistics personnel, and temporary shelters to affected areas.

Recent examples of Fiannrian humanitarian aid include:

• Disaster relief operations
• Food and medical support to displaced populations
• Vaccination and epidemic response teams

Fiannria maintains a strong portfolio of economic and developmental assistance, often targeted toward emerging republics, strategic partners, and post-conflict states. Aid is delivered in the form of grants, soft loans, technical assistance, and infrastructure investment. A core focus of this aid is to support republican institutions, civil society, and sustainable development in alignment with Fiannria’s long-term regional goals.

Key initiatives include:

• Infrastructure development funding
• Business and Entrepreneurship Support Programs
• Energy and water access programs
• Digital infrastructure aid

• Scholarship and educational exchange programs

Military Aid

Fiannria’s military aid focuses on capacity-building and security cooperation with trusted partners, often as part of regional security initiatives or counter-insurgency operations. Aid typically includes military training, equipment transfers, advisory missions, and logistics support, particularly in states facing instability or in regions of shared strategic concern.

Fiannria places a strong emphasis on professionalization of partner forces, promoting standards in human rights compliance, chain of command discipline, and joint operational planning.

Bilateral relations

Key:  Friendly   Cooperative   Protective*   Cordial   Dependent   Neutral   Dismissive   Unfriendly   Hostile

* Protective refers to states Fiannria considers of key strategic interest for Fiannria's defense, states in this category could also include states Fiannria considers dependent on Fiannria

Audonia

Nation	Relationship	Embassy	Visa	Agreements	Notes
Mehristan	Protective	✔	Free Movement	Treaty of Fiannan-Mehristani Eternal Friendship and Trust , Trans-Istroyan Partnership
Zaclaria	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Kandara	Cordial	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership
Puhkgundi	Cordial	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership
Tapakdore	Cordial	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership
Umwardal	Cordial	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership
Battganuur	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership, Treaty of Battganuur-Fiannan Friendship
Bulkh	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership, Real Union with Burgundie
Pursat	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership, Pursati-Fiannan Cooperation Agreement
Yanuban	Cordial	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership
Thervala	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Oyashima	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required	Trans-Istroyan Partnership, Treaty of Oyashima-Fiannan Relations
Metzatta	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required
Huoxia	Dismissive		Visa required
Canpei	Dismissive		Visa required
Rusana	Dismissive		Visa required
Daxia	Neutral	✔	Visa required

Crona

Nation	Relationship	Embassy	Visa	Agreements	Notes
The Cape	Neutral	✔	Visa required
Ceylonia	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Paulastra	Friendly	✔	Visa not required
Arcerion (Kuronia)	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required
Tierrador	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Istrenya	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Maletina	Dismissive	✔	Visa required
Kelekona	Dismissive	✔	Visa required
Asteria	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Alstin	Cooperative	✔	eVisa required	Commonwealth-United Republic Strategic Partnership Agreement
Porlos	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Varshan	Neutral		Visa required
New Veltorina	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Quetzenkel	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Mid-Atrassic States	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
New Harren	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Canespa	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Chenango	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Algosh	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Caracua	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Venua'tino	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Copake	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Caldera	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Netansett	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Huasatonic	Cordial	✔	eVisa required

Sarpedon

Nation	Relationship	Embassy	Visa	Agreements	Notes
Lariana	Cooperative	✔	Passport not required	Real Union with Urcea
Caphiria	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Cartadania	Cooperative	✔	Visa not required
Volonia	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Pelaxia	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Almadaria	Dismissive	✔	Visa required
Castadilla	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Takatta Loa	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Puertego	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Vallejar	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Lucrecia	Cordial	✔	eVisa required
Arona	Cordial	✔	eVisa required

Kiro-Borealis

Nation	Relationship	Embassy	Visa	Agreements	Notes
Kiravia	Friendly	✔	Passport not required	Kilikas-Boreal Cooperative Zone, Coscivian-Levantine Economic Compact, Fiannan-Kiravian Strategic Partnership
Olmeria	Cordial	✔	eVisa required

Levantia

Nation	Relationship	Embassy	Visa	Agreements	Notes
Faneria	Cooperative	✔	Passport not required	Kilikas-Boreal Cooperative Zone, Vandarch Sea Trade Zone Organization, Council of Gaelic Peoples, Fhainn-Fiann Cooperation and Non-Aggression Treaty
Caergwynn	Protective	✔	Passport not required	Kilikas-Boreal Cooperative Zone, Council of Gaelic Peoples
Hendalarsk	Cooperative	✔	Passport not required	Vandarch Sea Trade Zone Organization
Yonderre	Friendly	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council, Vandarch Sea Trade Zone
Hollona & Diorisia	Protective	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council
Avonia	Friendly	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council
Rhotia	Protective	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council
Lapoldy	Friendly	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council
Burgundie	Friendly	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council
Urcea	Friendly	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union, Levantine Union Defense Council
Ardmore	Neutral	✔	Visa required
Papal State	Friendly	✔	Free movement	Levantine Union Observer State

Multilateral relations

Levantine Union

Main article: Levantine Union