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KRISTIANIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 2020
Østveg Looking to Reach Out on Full Scale Neutrality Treaties
• Austwegian diplomats expected to approach the Federation first
• Gothic Sea relations still take priority
• Isjakaland relationship with the Federation likely to take center stage
KRISTIANIA — The Austwegian Government signaled at its daily press briefings that it has a desire to better solidify its status as a neutral country around the world. The humble nordic nation tucked away at the top of the globe is as well known for its abilities in skiing and hockey as it is for its refusal to take part in distracting conflicts and quibbles of other countries. Far from the old reputation of vikings and marauders, Austwegians haven’t actively engaged in an armed conflict since just before the 19th century Alexandrian Wars.
As one of the rare nations not to take up arms against Tarusa during one of the continent’s first major wars that defined modernity, many would have expected that a neutrality deal would be struck first with Tarusa. Instead, the Government defied expectations by expressing interest in meeting first with the Federation. This should not hold itself as entirely difficult to comprehen. Kristiania has maintained governance over Isjakaland since the Viking Era, and while the sparely populated island group just under a million people has occasionally aspired for independence, Austwegians do not wish to see it leave the realm anytime soon.
Thus the desire to meet first with the every expanding Federation which stands as one of the world’s premier powers with both its technological and economic acumen. The Federation and Østveg have never engaged in a war however. The Federation’s culture often seen as fascinating, if not for its own northerly latitude it might prove to be a popular summer destination for tourists. Austwegian aspirations in the west really come from a desire to shore up its largest and weakest flank first. Isjakaland continues to maintain itself as a key and strategic location for trans-Thaumantic transit and if not or the Austwegian commitment to neutrality, it could have been seized centuries if not decades ago. With some luck the Midwegian Islands held by the Federation perhaps play a role in allowing the Austwegian holding go along without complaint.
The Government has stressed that as always Gothic Sea relations do take a prominent position in the Kingdom’s affairs. This means that nations such as Tarusa, Salen, the Holy Frankish Empire, Ostmark, and Eiffelland likely stand to see themselves called upon in the near future as well. When this discussions occur it is unclear; however, the Government does not wish to jeopardize trans-Thaumantic relations before neighborly discussions perhaps tether in additional stipulations that the Federation might want to also enjoy in for example trade benefits.
The Prime Minister has suggested that discussions with the Federation could begin this week, but did not want to apply too much additional pressure on the invite to Kristiania. ▉
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