Independent State of Monika

The Independent State of Monika, sometimes just called Monika, is a Social Democracy located on the Carpanian peninsula. Monika is a country that prides itself on having a functional and stable social democracy. It has strong allies and, following the reunification of Carpania, has become a prominent international power and a strong voice in the UN. It does not favor colonization but it will often trades with the New World. It is also a founding member, and leader, of the Anti-Imperialist Protection Force.

Creation
Following the assassination of Carpanian General Secretary Jùn Gōng, the People's Republic of Carpania balkanized, leading to an explosion of new states. The Independent State of Monika was one of them.

Unlike most of it's rivals, i.e. the late Unitary State of Silai, the Independent State of Monika did not draw political inspiration from Zao Metong. Instead, it looked toward the United States of Sayoria for direction concerning it's domestic policy. Because of this, diplomatic relations between Sayoria and Monika flourished. The USS even supplied the new Independent State with weapons during the civil war, and recognized it as the true successor to Carpania.

Post-Civil War
Eventually, after some peace talks at the United Nations, lead by Ayano of Ichinoban, it was decided that Monika would occupy north Carpania, and Silai south Carpania, respectively. Relations between the two rival nations, however, were still tense. The Unitary State if Silai, being a Super Zaoist dictatorship, despised Monika. Likewise, the Independent State of Monika, being a social democracy, despised Silai.

Things would rapidly change the peninsula again, however, when the Unitary State began funding Communist terrorist to destabilize the Old World. Unbeknownst to Silai, this was a violation of international law. As such, a coalition of nations, comprising Ichinoban, Monika, and Hyperborea, was assembled to finally take down the regime. The war was brief, lasting only a few days, and ending with a vicious bombing campaign. One Silai capitulated, Monika annexed Silai, finally uniting the peninsula.