With technological advancements endangering the scale of future conflicts, the world finally experiences a relative time of peace.

The greatest current threat to international security are pirates patrolling the seas with ambitions to find and plunder an unguarded port.

The nations of the world are enjoying a precarious peace, in which international surveillance and espionage are center stage, while outright attacks are yet to be seen.

With improvements in targeting and nuclear payload capabilities, the cataclysm of mutually assured destruction looms over the world.

Would cooler heads prevail, only time will show.

France: Europe's Infrastructural Powerhouse

Under the governance of President Desmoulins the core French territories are the prime example of a centralized economy. Social, Military, Production, and Refinement zones are the envy of the surrounding world. While the national treasury leaves something to be desired, France's internal development suggests both economic and military capabilities.

The developed country is in alliance with Germany, a European power that has shown no remorse in terms of the use of nuclear arsenal versus Argentina and even weak Australia.

In an alternate reality, France and Germany might look to unify Europe with the promise of economic prosperity. In our world, however, Charlemagne's successors appear dangerously close to seeking out the old adage that might is right.

Koreo-Balkan Axis Forms during the Uncertain Peace

North Macedonia signed an alliance with South Korea. The Asian superpower now has alliances with two Balkan countries: North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

Could these be the beginnings of a superalliance.

A hidden orchestrator of diplomatic relations is the Balkan country of Bulgaria, who currently has numerous allies: South Korea, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Chile, and Sweden.

With the budding friendship between France and Germany, and the economic isolation of Poland, who has embargoed trade with Bulgaria, Spain, and Argentina, international polarization is a possible development.

Bulgarian President Gosheto Cements His Control over the Government

Bulgarian President Gosheto wins yet another election.

With about 50% electoral activity, the candidate duo Gosheto and Thanos secured the presidential elections in Bulgaria with over 90% approval, cementing their hold as heads of the Bulgarian state.

With the increasing number of people ready to join Bulgarian life as fully capable citizens, and the recent territorial expansions of Bulgaria, Gosheto and Thanos relish in the people's trust.

However, tensions in the world continue to rise, and Bulgaria's success surely has made it into a prime target of other ambitions Leviathans around the world.

With the increased stakes, expectations are also on the rise.

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